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Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
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Vegetarian fest / Front Room / Oct 10-18
Front Room at Waldorf Astoria Bangkok welcomes the 2026 Vegetarian Festival with a selection of contemporary Thai dishes inspired by plants, herbs, and natural ingredients. Available à la carte from Oct 10-18, highlights include Roselle torch ginger salad with Wild mushrooms and Siam ruby pomelo; Southern red curry of young jackfruit and puffball mushrooms; and Golden taro croquette with straw mushrooms and water chestnuts.
Vegetarian fest / Igniv Bangkok / Oct 10-18
Igniv Bangkok at The St. Regis Bangkok, presents a special menu for Thailand’s annual Jay Festival from Oct 10-18. The 18-plate sharing experience brings together European flavour profiles with local and Asian influences, reinterpreted through Igniv’s distinctive approach to modern European cuisine. Highlights include snacks featuring mango, soft tofu with ponzu, and jalapeño, followed by mains showcasing seasonal vegetables such as carrot and eggplant. The experience moves into dessert with sakura, shiosuke, and chestnut before concluding with Igniv’s signature Candy Store, offering a choice of chocolates, fruit jellies, lollipops, chocolate cookies and panfortes.
Vegetarian fest / Ventisi / Oct 10-18
A special five-dish menu brings Thai and Asian flavours to Centara Grand at CentralWorld for nine days, from Oct 10-18. Ventisi Restaurant celebrates the Vegetarian Festival with a special à la carte menu bringing five Thai and Asian favourites, the limited-time selection welcomes guests observing the festival or simply looking to enjoy a meat-free meal. Start with Deep-fried taro spring rolls, pairing a crisp exterior with a soft taro filling or Spicy mixed mushroom salad. For something warming, Coconut milk and galangal soup with vegetables combines an aromatic broth with the gentle richness of coconut milk. Two heartier options round out the selection: Fried tofu with mixed vegetables in gravy sauce and Stir-fried noodles with vegetables in rich brown sauce.
Vegetarian fest / Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok / Oct 10-18
From Oct 10-18, enjoy a special Vegetarian Week featuring exclusive menus at Bangkok'78 and Anju Korean Rooftop Restaurant & Bar. At Bangkok'78, discover seven delicious vegetarian menu inspired by Asian flavours, including fried Radish and corn fritters, Bok choy in Chinese gravy, stir-fried soba noodles, Thai spicy tofu salad and more. At ANJU Korean Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, savour a curated selection of vegetarian favourites, including Crispy potato pancake with black truffle dressing, Vegan K-fried chicken and Perilla oil buckwheat noodles.
Creative workshop / Avani Ratchada Bangkok / Oct 17
Avani Ratchada Bangkok and The Paint Story will host "A Story To Keep: Paint Your Favorite Read", a creative workshop from Avani Book Club at Metro Lounge on Oct 17. Bringing books and art together for a relaxed afternoon of creativity, the workshop invites guests to bring a book they love and recreate its cover, a memorable detail, or anything inspired by its pages on a book-shaped box. Professional artists from The Paint Story will be on hand to guide participants throughout the session, so no painting experience is required. Those without a particular book in mind can browse the shelves at Avani Book Club in Metro Lounge and find inspiration from its collection of Thai and English titles.
Go glow / Spa InterContinental
Spa InterContinental is offering the "75-Minute Glowing Indulgence Escape", a limited-time body ritual combining healing hot stones and deeply relaxing aromatherapy massage using a luxurious body oil infused with white grapefruit and French Champagne. The journey begins with an aromatherapy massage with body oil infused with a citrus fragrance of white grapefruit and the pizzazz of French Champagne. Healing hot stones are applied across the neck, shoulders and back to relieve deep-seated tension.
Monthly happenings / Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok / Oct 8-11 (no pic)
Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok has a fun line-up brings of international bartenders, Four Pillars gin, Champagne Drappier, music and culinary experiences across Bar.Yard and Craft Terrac. On Oct 8, "Champagne Drappier Dinner" will take place at Bar.Yard with Malo Le Mestre, global brand representative of Champagne Drappier, for a one-night-only, five-course Champagne dinner. On Oct 8, Swim Club takes over Bar.Yard with Benjamin Boyce, beverage director of Swim Club at Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong, bringing the spirit of Hong Kong’s rooftop scene to Bar.Yard with a special Four Pillars cocktail menu. On Oct 10, Spritz O’Clock at Craft will see Four Pillars Asia brand ambassador Sebastian “Seabass Spritzy” Robinson take over Craft Terrace for an afternoon of spritzes, disco and house music by Durian Radio, plus homemade ice cream from Saisook Khao Yai.
Tea sanctuary / The Grande Spa x Harnn
The Grande Spa at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit has opened a private treatment room devoted to a single ingredient. Created with Harnn, the Thai wellness house, The Grande Spa and Harnn brings together the brand's White Tea collection and traditional Thai herbal therapies in a sanctuary reserved for the experience alone. Two treatments have been curated for the room: White Tea Aromatic Journey with Luk Pra Kob and White Tea Aromatic Massage with Neck and Shoulder Therapy.
Signature therapies / Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa / Until Oct 14
Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa will be transformed into a haven of holistic wellness this month, with signature treatments and sound healing meditation classes led by Napath Theechanthuek, who will spend 14 immersive days at the resort. She will give guests the chance to experience transformative treatments that nurture both physical and emotional balance. Until Oct 14, wellness seekers will be able to choose from five Napath Signature Rituals, with personalised sessions that range from 45 to 120 minutes.
Liquid legends / BKK Social Club / Oct 24
"Sálon Social: Liquid Legends", BKK Social Club’s annual gathering of leading voices from the global bar community, returns to Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River for its second edition. On Oct 24, 2026, BKK Social Club welcomes six acclaimed bars from Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris, Chicago, Milan and New York. For one evening, The Lounge will become a global cocktail salon, with each bar presenting three cocktails. The bars are The Bellwood – Tokyo; Coa – Hong Kong; Danico – Paris; Kumiko – Chicago; Moebius Milano; and Sip & Guzzle – New York.
Music festival / Apple Central World / Oct 16-18
"Melody Of Life", Thailand's longest-running free music festival, returns to Bangkok for its 17th edition themed "Music For Tomorrow" from Oct 16-18. In partnership with Apple Music, CentralwOrld, and Spicy Disc, Apple Central World will host three exclusive spotlight sessions featuring renowned artists La Ong Fong, Slapkiss and Tilly Birds. Each band will share their creative workflow from iPhone to Mac, along with a special live performance before they take the main stage. On Oct 16, a special behind-the-scenes look at music creation with Thailand’s favourite indie-pop band, La Ong Fong, as part of Melody of Life 17, will take place. Band members Man, Aeh, and Orn will demonstrate how to transform your initial ideas into a fully realised song. Learn about crafting hooks, lyrics, chords, melodies and vocals, all brought to life using Logic Pro on Mac. The session will conclude with a live performance and a Q&A. On Oct 17, join three members of Slapkiss for a hands-on music creation session. Discover how to make music using only your iPhone — no studio required. On Oct 18, take a musical journey with Tilly Birds. Discover the creative process behind some of their most beloved songs, from small ideas captured in Notes and Voice Memos apps to the lyrics, melodies and production that shape their signature sound.
Taste Spain / Luz Bangkok Tapas Bar x Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa / Oct 16-17
Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa will transport diners’ taste buds to the shores of Spain on Oct 16-17, when chef Juan Ignacio García Racionero aka chef Nacho, chef de cuisine at Innside by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit and Luz Bangkok Tapas Bar takes over the kitchens at Big Fish & Bar and Amber Kitchen.The “Four-Course Spanish Set Dinner” will commence with chef Nacho’s signature tapas-style, such as Croqueta de jamon Ibérico, Chipirones rellenos de gambas and Errege-karramarroa a la donostiarra. On Oct 17, Amber Kitchen will showcase chef Nacho’s specialities as part of an international buffet dinner.
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New concept / KFC Siam Center
After more than 42 years in the biz, KFC Thailand is stepping into a new era with menu expansion, a new restaurant experience and a new brand identity, all designed to build stronger connections with a new generation of consumers. Bringing the concept to life for the first time in Thailand is KFC Siam Center, the country’s first Quality Experience Restaurant (QXR) model, showcasing KFC’s evolution from Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) combining the speed and convenience consumers already know with more choice, hospitality, technology and personality.
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Villa moment / Capella Bangkok
Capella Bangkok introduces "Villa Moments", a new riverfront villa experience. Available for booking and stays with a minimum stay of three nights, "Villa Moments" invites guests to discover the distinctive elegance of Capella Bangkok's riverside villas. The package includes a minimum three-night stay in a Riverside Villa, daily breakfast for two at Phra Nakhon or in the privacy of the villa, a one-time private up to two-hour sunset cruise aboard a luxury Hacker-Craft Boat along the Chao Phraya River, a bottle of Capella Champagne served during the sunset cruise and a one-time private BBQ dinner for two in the villa.
First snow / Chatrium Niseko Japan / Until Nov 30
As the first snow settles over Niseko, Chatrium Niseko Japan invites returning guests to ease into the season with “The First Turn Of Snow”, a stay designed around winter's quiet start. Set close to the Grand Hirafu ski slopes, the hotel offers a calm and comfortable base for the early weeks of the season, when the snow is fresh and the mountain is quieter. Guests, regardless of their room types, can enjoy the shuttle to the slopes, with equipment and check-out arrangements taken care of, leaving them more of the day for the mountain. Book by Nov 30 for stays from Nov 28 to Dec 19.
STUFF
New shoe / Nike Alphafly 4 / Oct 29
Nike is introducing Alphafly 4, a marathon racing shoe rebuilt as a complete system to help more runners carry speed over distance. The shoe delivers 10% more energy return than its predecessor; is 5% lighter in a men's size 8.5; and features a new Atomknit upper, ZoomX LT foam, updated Air Zoom units, a carbon-fiber Flyplate and Fast Shot outsole. In all, Alphafly 4 is built for long-distance racing and personal-best pursuits, helping runners stay connected to their race deeper into the marathon. The Nike Alphafly 4 will be available Oct 29 on the Nike app.
New single / Mark Tuan x Milli
Global artist and member of Got7 Mark Tuan returns with “Nightlight", an alternative pop track featuring Thai artist Milli. Written during a trip to Nashville, “Nightlight” shifts into a more playful and energetic space, pairing Tuan’s vocals and rap with a groove-driven production and late-night atmosphere. The track captures the excitement of attraction, curiosity and pursuing what you want. Milli brings an added dimension to the record with a verse that moves between Thai and English, creating a dynamic exchange between the two artists and expanding the song’s global feel. “Working with Milli was another big part of what made the song come together,” Tuan says. “I don’t have many collaborations in my catalogue, so having another artist join the record already felt exciting. When she sent her verse back, it was completely different from what I had imagined, but in the best way. It opened up a whole new set of ideas for the song, even visually. Hearing Thai and English alongside each other also made the record feel bigger and more dynamic. It became something neither of us would have made on our own.”
