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Forest to table / Bo.Lan / Oct 3-4
Bo.lan hosts a special dining experience interpreting forest ingredients and indigenous food knowledge through the lens of Thai cuisine, with the Indonesian Women Forest Defenders bringing their knowledge, traditions and stories to the table from Indonesia. The Women Forest Defenders will showcase ingredients, traditions and knowledge at Bo.lan, who will interpret the ingredients through its own culinary practice on Oct 3-4. Presented with support from The Asia Foundation, Javara and Seniman Pangan, the collaboration offers diners an opportunity to discover the shared food cultures of Thailand and Indonesia through the lens of ingredients that are deeply connected to forest ecosystems and the communities who rely on and protect them. Reservations are required with limited seats available.
Queer films / Alliance Française Bangkok / Oct 3
Queer filmmakers, producers, critics and cultural practitioners from across South and Southeast Asia will gather at Alliance Française Bangkok on Oct 3 for an afternoon celebrating queer cinema, regional exchange and the future of film infrastructure. Organised by the QueerFrames Screenwriting Lab in partnership with the French Embassy in Thailand, Alliance Française Bangkok and Purin Film Fund, the public programme brings audiences into conversation with emerging and established voices shaping queer cinema across the region. The programme begins with a screening of A Useful Ghost by acclaimed Thai filmmaker Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke, followed by a panel featuring Aditya Assarat, co-director of Purin Film Fund; Chalida Uabumrungjit, film programmer; and Thai film critic Kong Rithdee, moderated by Rafiul Alom Rahman, director of QueerFrames Screenwriting Lab.
Bar takeover / 25 Degrees Bangkok x Yào / Oct 3
Gift Visansaya, bar manager of Yào, takes over the bar at 25 Degrees Bangkok for one night only. Expect fierce Girl Boss energy, signature cocktails, juicy burgers, and plenty of 25 Degrees attitude as Gift steps behind the bar and takes over the night. Grab your crew, pull up a seat and get ready for a night that’s not your ordinary bar takeover.
Career workshop / Slowcombo / Oct 8
Slowcombo will hos the “Map Your Path Into Climate: Career Transition Workshop,” a workshop hosted in collaboration with Jobs That Makesense Asia and Surge Climate Talent as part of Bangkok Climate Action Week 2026. The session is designed for professionals and young talents curious about transitioning into the climate sector. Participants will explore how their existing skills can translate into new career opportunities, hear real experiences from professionals who have already made the move and identify practical next steps for their own career journey. The workshop will feature speakers and practitioners from across the climate and sustainability space, offering participants an opportunity to gain insights into different career pathways and connect with others exploring the field.
Wellbeing forward / Sindhorn Wellness by Resense / Until Oct 31
Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok welcomes Sinimol "Sani" Thomas for a special wellness residency at Sindhorn Wellness by Resense until Oct 31. With more than 15 years of experience in the wellness industry, Sani has dedicated her career to holistic wellbeing, working across leading wellness destinations throughout the Maldives and South Asia, including her native Kerala, a region deeply rooted in the ancient traditions of ayurveda. During her residency, guests are invited to discover a curated collection of holistic therapies, each offering a distinctive pathway to relaxation, self-awareness and renewed vitality.
New exhibition / Park Hyatt Bangkok x Nova Contemporary / Until Nov 24
Park Hyatt Bangkok continues its collaboration with Nova Contemporary with a new exhibition by emerging Thai artist Padungsub "Padung" Prachanan, on view until Nov 24. A graduate of Silpakorn University’s Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Padung explores landscape as a space shaped by memory, perception and lived experience. Moving between Thailand and Switzerland has influenced the way he observes terrain, vegetation, light and atmosphere, with impressions from different places gradually informing one another. His paintings move beyond straightforward representation, reflecting instead on how places remain in memory and how those memories shift through experience.
Culinary collab / Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai / Oct 2-4
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai will host the fourth edition of Supper Society featuring chef Andrew Yeo. Supper Society is an intimate dining experience, conceived as a gathering for food lovers, creatives and storytellers; the series brings people together around the table to exchange ideas and celebrate the stories behind food. On Oct 2, Supper Society Series 4 takes guests on a journey to the origins of northern Thailand's culinary identity. On Oct 4, with Golden Traditions, an afternoon tea celebrating the craftsmanship and heritage of dim sum during Golden Week. Later that evening, chef Yeo turns to a more personal source of inspiration with "Legacy Of Flavours", a limited-seat pop-up dinner at Rim Tai Kitchen limited to 50 diners.
Culinary collab / The Pavilions Phuket / Oct 5-7
To mark the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, The Pavilions Phuket welcomes chef Joshua Purwo Caroko, executive chef of Revīvō Wellness Resort from Bali, for a special culinary collaboration with executive chef Arnaud Violtat. For the collab, the chefs will explore Indonesian flavours through a contemporary vegetarian and vegan lens, creating a distinctive culinary exchange between Bali and Phuket. From Oct 5, guests can enjoy vegetarian and vegan breakfast and lunch at Firefly Pool & Restaurant, as part of The Pavilions Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival programme. The collaboration will culminate in an exclusive three-course Indonesian vegetarian menu at Alto Italian Restaurant on Oct 6-7, bringing Chef Caroko’s wellness-focused culinary philosophy to the table.
Free soft serve / Makro / Until Oct 4
To cheer the public up during this monsoon/flood season, Makro is giving away free soft serves while supplies last (or until Oct 4) at five participating branches in Lat Phrao, Ramkamhaeng 24, Rayong, Prachin Buri and Kabin Buri. One cone per person.
New branch / Proactive Longevity & Human Performance Lab
Pyong Rehabilitation Group, an integrated rehabilitation and wellness group led by Kantapong “Dr Pyong” Thongrong, launched the Proactive Longevity & Human Performance Lab. The lab is dedicated to proactive longevity, health optimisation and performance and forms part of Pyong’s Center of Excellence, one of eight specialised centres designed to deliver advanced and personalised healthcare. The lab is built around the concept of health data-driven pre-habilitation. Through in-depth assessments and diagnostics, the centre can identify potential limitations and changes across multiple levels, from structural and physiological function to markers associated with ageing and cellular health. These insights get turned into a personalised Longevity Blueprint, providing an individualised roadmap based on each person's health profile, goals and long-term performance.
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Anniversary celebrations / Innside by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit
Innside by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit is celebrating its third anniversary with a “Feel The Skyline Vibes” experience combining a stay with Spanish tapas, cocktails and a sunset cocktail-making class high above Bangkok. “Feel the Skyline Vibes” offers guests a series of experiences for two at Luz, daily breakfast for two, a set of tapas for two with a complimentary cocktail and a sunset cocktail-making class for two. Guests also receive a THB 2,000 daily food and beverage credit per room, per night, starting from the third night onwards. Luz is running a social media giveaway offering one winner a one-night stay at the hotel and dinner for two.
Afternoon tea / The Okura Prestige Bangkok / Until Nov 30
Up & Above Restaurant and Bar at Okura Prestige Bangkok has debuted “Sense Of Matcha Afternoon Tea", available until Nov 30. The tea celebrates the serene art of Japanese tea culture. Guests can savour the delicate sweet notes of Hokkaido hotate accompanied by smooth wasabi mayonnaise and golden ebiko, alongside an airy Aosa choux filled with cream cheese, okonomiyaki, and a subtle touch of matcha. The savoury presentation is completed with a rich Japanese curry cream paired with avocado and balsamic caviar, as well as Goong mae nam featuring coconut and a gently spiced garlic and chilli mayonnaise. The pastry team presents a thoughtfully balanced line-up featuring a Matcha banoffee tiramisu, a Genmaicha cheese tart brightened with fresh sudachi, and a fragrant ‘Hojicha Madeleine’ infused with yuzu and pistachio.
Local tides / Mama’s Kitchen / Until Nov 30
Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach has launced a new promotion that showcases local clams, freshly harvested from Koh Pling, the tidal islet which lies just offshore. Easily accessible with a barefoot stroll over the sand at low tide, Koh Pling is famous among the area’s Sakoo community for its clams, which thrive in the warm, shallow seawater. “A Taste of Koh Pling’s Local Tides” is a series of special dishes at Mama’s Kitchen. Until Nov 30, choose from a collection of home-cooked southern Thai recipes, crafted by chef Mama Pen using handpicked Koh Pling clams, enhanced with local herbs and spices.
October line-up / The St. Regis Bangkok
Throughout October, The St. Regis Bangkok presents a diverse calendar of dining, drinks, art, and seasonal experiences, from international cocktail collaborations and a French cheese discovery night to Atlantic cod highlights at Signature Sunday Brunch, a new Thai art exhibition at The Lounge, and a specially crafted Halloween cake. Celebrate Bangkok Bar Show weekend at The St. Regis Bar Bangkok as Nouvelle Vague Tirana, Argo Hong Kong, Osmo Jakarta, and CMYK Changsha join Brian Gonzalez and The St. Regis Bar team for an afternoon of international cocktail culture. Executive sous chef Pongsakorn Boonruang of The St. Regis Bangkok and chef Thew of Silo Bangkok present unlimited Thai-Western-inspired tapas, while a live DJ sets the mood throughout the afternoon on Oct 25. Savour a curated selection of exceptional French cheeses from Les Frères Marchand at the second edition of Cheese Discovery Night, paired with wines selected from the Viu cellar and Champagne on Oct 22. Discover the versatility of Atlantic cod, presented in a variety of preparations at the Signature Sunday Brunch. Embrace the playful spirit of Halloween with three seasonal desserts handcrafted by The St. Regis Bangkok’s pastry team. Available from Oct 15-31 at The Lounge, which is also hosting "The Art Of Wood" exhibition by Jakkee Kongkaew until March 10, 2027.
Inaugural list / The Bartenders’ Edit
International bar guide, The Bartender's Edit, made its debut in Bangkok revealing a list of the city’s 20 finest venues as voted for by local, full-time bar staff. Last Call Bar in Thong Lor was crowned the "Number One Most Recommended Bar" in Bangkok, voted for by fellow Bangkok industry peers. In addition to the Top 20 bars, individual accolades were also awarded to winners, including Vipop “Tor” Jinaphan, of L ast Call Bar, who came away with the crown of "Most Recommended Bartender". Further awards were picked up by G.O.D, which won "Most Recommended Cocktail" for their Uni x Martini, and BKK Social Club’s Charcoal-grilled boneless chicken wings landing them the crown of "Most Recommended Bar Food". Away from Bangkok, Garnish Samui was awarded the prize for "Most Recommended Bar, Rest Of Thailand".
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Anniversary celebrations / Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort
The resort celebrates six years of operations with a new collaboration with Coca-Cola. Under the partnership, the resort will “Celebrate Good Times Together” until Oct 11. Each guest will receive a small can of Coke as their welcome drink, alongside bites and two complimentary cans in every room or suite. All visitors will be able to play lucky draws to win special Coca-Cola prizes, such as branded headphones and a photo spot will give travellers the chance to snap striking images. At Sears & Co. Bar and Grill, the "Ribs & Coke" is on offer featuring a rack of pork or beef ribs served with a side of crispy onion rings, spiced orange jam or French fries plus a complimentary can of Coca-Cola. On Oct 3, the International Buffet Dinner will feature a wide range of Thai, pan-Asian and Western delicacies.
Reopening programme / Amansara
Following a carefully considered three-month enhancement programme, Amansara reopens its doors this week, welcoming guests. Resting just 10 minutes from Cambodia's famed Unesco World Heritage Site of Angkor, Amansara occupies the former Villa Princière, a landmark of New Khmer architecture. The reopening also marks the introduction of two new categories: a Junior Pool Suite and a Two-Bedroom Family Pool Suite. All 24 of the resort’s guest suites have received a comprehensive soft refurbishment. Several of Amansara's social spaces have also been thoughtfully reimagined, creating new opportunities for gathering while celebrating the history of the former royal residence. One of the most notable additions is a new destination Bar, located within the room that originally served as an intimate dining space for King Sihanouk and the royal family between 1962-1965. The Dining Room has also been refreshed, with works sensitively preserving one of the resort's most significant architectural spaces. The hydrotherapy facilities will open on Nov 15 along with a new collection of wellness journeys.
Hoteliers' awards / Stelliers Asia 2026
Stelliers, the leading hotelier awards platform dedicated to recognising hotel professionals across Asia, has named the 25 winners of Stelliers Asia 2026 at its Grand Awards Ceremony, held recently, at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. Stelliers also launched Maison Stelliers at the ceremony, extending its mission beyond the annual awards. Stelliers Asia 2026 Award Winners are: General Manager of the Year: Jean-Pierre Joncas, general manager at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort; Butler of the Year: Somporn Keaboot, senior reserve host (butler) at Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve; Chef of the Year: Daniele Cason, executive chef at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo; Concierge Hotelier of the Year: James Tiking, concierge service leader at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu; CSR Hotelier of the Year: Dieter Ruckenbauer, former general manager at Le Méridien Bangkok; Engineering Hotelier of the Year: Boonchuay Kiatbidakul, director of engineering at Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel; Finance Hotelier of the Year: Nutthanont Arya, multi-property director of finance at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town & Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach; Food & Beverage Hotelier of the Year: Anusit Wisetkan, director of banquet at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok; Front Office Hotelier of the Year: Duangkamol Kongsuwan, room division manager at Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort; Green Hotelier of the Year: Pisarn Karnjanavanich, director of engineering at Capella Bangkok; Hotel Manager / Resident Manager of the Year: Ian Ding, resort manager at Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve; Housekeeping Hotelier of the Year: Naoaki Okamoto, executive housekeeper at Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills; Human Resources Hotelier of the Year: Dama Adhyatma, Director of human resources at Bvlgari Resort Bali; Hygiene & Food Safety Hotelier of the Year: Photcharapun Raksapakdee, hygiene and quality assurance manager at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok; Information Technology Hotelier of the Year: Joy Rodrigo, senior director of technology innovation & data at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi; Marketing & Communications Hotelier of the Year: Dan Schacter, regional director of public relations and marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River; Mixologist of the Year: Chunyanuch Yodsuwan, head bartender at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River; Owner of the Year: Eric Tan, COO at Interhill Hospitality; Pastry Chef of the Year: Kevin Lee, executive pastry chef at The St. Regis Jakarta; Revenue Management Hotelier of the Year: Ha Nguyen, director of revenue & e-commerce at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi; Sales Hotelier of the Year: Christopher Kang, director of commercial strategy at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore; Security Hotelier of the Year: Pongsathorn Chularat, director of loss prevention at Capella Bangkok; Sommelier of the Year: Bella Jankaew, head sommelier at Swissôtel The Stamford; Unsung Hero of the Year: Pornchai Savatsri, boat captain at The Peninsula Bangkok; and Wellness & Spa Hotelier of the Year: Evelien Louise Akerboom, director of equine at NIHI Sumba.
STUFF
Furniture collection / Vertier x Alcantara
Vertier, Thailand’s leading furniture brand, has announced a partnership with Alcantara from Italy. Together, they unveil a contemporary furniture collection that channels inspiration from Alcantara’s success across the automotive, interior design and fashion industries into a creative design process that perfectly blends innovation, material science, and the art of craftsmanship.
Finishing powder / Gucci Beauty
Gucci Beauty introduces "Gucci Glow Color Finishing Powder", designed to illuminate and refresh the complexion. Available in three colour harmonies, each powder features a curated shade mix designed to naturally rebalance skin tone concerns. The light-revealing powder is encased within an ivory and gold compact, adorned with the distinctive Gucci Glow pattern.
Single release / Will Hyde x Blvckheart
Australian indie-pop and R&B artist Will Hyde returns with his latest single, "love 4 granted", a collaborative track with Thai hip-hop artist Blvckheart. Known for his distinctive sound and collaborations with numerous artists in the Thai music scene, including D-gerrard, Yented, Yew, and Landokmai, Will Hyde continues to connect with Thai audiences through his music. "Love 4 granted" speaks for those who have given their all in a relationship, only to feel that their love and efforts have been taken for granted.
New award / Bottega Veneta x La Cuadra / Oct 9
Bottega Veneta has partnered with La Cuadra for the launch of "The New Architecture Prize", an annual international award honouring extraordinary individuals who push the boundaries of architecture. Modelled after Luis Barragán, the only Mexican architect to receive the Pritzker Prize, the prize celebrates those who challenge convention, expand the possibilities of the discipline and shape how people inhabit the world. The inaugural ceremony will take place on Oct 9 at La Cuadra, Barragán’s former residence and studio in the state of Mexico, designed in the late 1960s and considered one of the most representative works of 20th-century Mexican architecture. The Barragán Prize marks the beginning of a multi-year collaboration between Bottega Veneta and La Cuadra.
New documentary / We Are Tomorrow
Bangkok bartender and entrepreneur Suchada "Fahbeer" Sopajaree, founder of Lost In Thaislation, is one of the featured protagonists in the latest edition of "We Are Tomorrow", the newly-released documentary series from Tomorrowland and Amazon Music exploring the deeply human stories and connections created through music. The latest chapter follows four people from very different backgrounds whose lives have been shaped by music and the connections formed through Tomorrowland. For Fahbeer, the documentary tells a story of rebuilding. Raised mainly by her grandmother as the only child of a teenage mother, the Bangkok native says she's always been a night owl, drawn to the city's energy after dark. Her route into bartending began in an unlikely place: watching Tom Cruise in Cocktail. The result was Lost In Thaislation, the Bangkok cocktail bar she opened three years ago as a direct expression of her personality and approach to bartending. Fahbeer will also bring Lost In Thaislation to the festival, where she will run her own cocktail bar.
