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World film series / TK Park / Oct 24 and Oct 31
To celebrate 140 Years of diplomatic relations with Thailand in 2027, the Embassy of Japan will host Sunset Sunrise, directed by Yoshiyuki Kishi, on Oct 25 at TK Park. The film is about a Tokyo salaryman who is driven into remote work by the 2020 pandemic and moves to a town on Miyagi's Sanriku Coast, which was devastated in the 2011 disaster. His growing love for its people and places transformed his perspective completely. The Embassy of Japan will host a reception after the movie, with Japanese Ambassador Otaka Masato introducing the film. The second film is "Padu" from Malaysia, directed by Faisal Ishak, which will be screened on Oct 31. The film tells the story of the reliability of the Malaysian Women's Basketball team, which has collected 13 gold medals from 20 SEA Games tournaments since 1977. The Embassy of Malaysia will host a reception after the movie, with the Malaysian Ambassador Dato Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah introducing the film. Seating is limited, early reservations are recommended at filmforum17@gmail.com. Admission is 20 baht for non-TK Park members.
Vegetarian fest / JW Marriott Khao Lak / Until Oct 18
For this year’s Vegetarian Festival, JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa invites guests to indulge in Thai cuisine from a different perspective at "The Mindful Table". The collaboration is with Sukjai by Pata Obasan, the Michelin-recognised Authentic Plant-Based Thai Cuisine restaurant from Chiang Mai. The Mindful Table runs until Oct 18 and brings together Sukjai’s plant-based philosophy and the culinary traditions of northern Thailand. The menu reimagines familiar Thai favourites without meat. It keeps the aromatic herbs, spices, textures and techniques that give each dish its character. At Ta-Krai, JW Marriott Khao Lak’s Thai restaurant, Sukjai’s collaboration menu offers plant-based interpretations of some of Thailand’s most distinctive regional dishes. At Sakura, the resort’s Japanese restaurant, the collaboration takes a cross-cultural turn with a mushroom-based plant meat preparation. The dish brings the spirit of the Vegetarian Festival into a Japanese dining setting while complementing Sakura’s existing menu.
Vegetarian fest / Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town / Until Oct 18
Until Oct 18, Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town will host the Phuket Vegetarian Festival offering vegetarian delights at Yue Restaurant & Bar. A dedicated à la carte menu includes fresh Cucumber and mango salad, Yue emerald tofu soup, Wok-tossed mix mushrooms with truffle paste, Taro with coconut milk in sago and much more. A choice of Chinese set menus – “Light & Refreshing” and “Classic Comfort” are also available. At Krua Talad Yai, guests can enjoy an expanded menu of 11 Thai vegetarian dishes.
Halloween horror / 25 Degrees Bangkok / Oct 30 to Nov 1
25 Degrees Bangkok invites you to step inside House No. 25 — a night where the living and the dead meet again. Enter if you dare and "Pick Your Poison & Take Your Bite" as food, ink, mystery and Halloween mischief take over the night. From a limited-edition skull burger to a wicked pumpkin-chocolate shake, live Halloween portraits, free face painting and mysterious surprises, House No. 25 brings a little darkness to the burger bar. The Last Bite Burger features a skull-shaped bun packed with juicy ground US sirloin, crispy bacon, melted cheddar, caramelised onions, creamy mayonnaise and smoky BBQ sauce. The Jack-O’-Shake is a rich blend of pumpkin and chocolate, finished with chocolate sauce and crunchy pumpkin seeds.
Halloween horror / White Claw Thailand / Oct 31
White Claw Thailand is organising the "Wicked Sessions", a Halloween celebration on Oct 31 at Sphere Hall, Emsphere. The theme, "Wicked Woods", is a mysterious forest that comes alive only once a year. Guests will enter through a portal at the entrance, transporting them into the Wicked Woods for a night of music, Halloween experiences and surprises. An exciting line-up of international and local DJs, including Amanda Sze, Pluma, Ellia, Norita, Paulie Sirisant, Jahjaboyz and Certified, alongside a range of experiences throughout the night.
Halloween horror / Avani Ratchada Bangkok / Oct 29-31
Avani Ratchada Bangkok invites guests to gather for three nights of wickedly good dining with “The Haunted Feast” Halloween Dinner Weekend, taking over One Ratchada from Oct 29–31. One Ratchada transforms into a playful Halloween dining destination, where spooky touches meet an abundant international buffet. Guests can feast on a tempting selection of seafood, international favourites, and specially created Halloween dishes and devilishly delicious desserts, all designed to bring a little trick — and plenty of treats — to the table. The Halloween spirit continues throughout the restaurant with themed decorations. On Oct 31, the celebration gets an extra dose of Halloween fun with a special "Halloween Photobooth", available exclusively on Halloween Night.
Halloween horror / Beer Republic / Oct 29-31
Holiday Inn Bangkok’s Beer Republic is offering wicked fun Halloween cocktails that include the Silent Cemetery, a ghoulish mix of gin, blue Curaçao, elderflower syrup and soda water; the lip-smacking Devil’s Kiss starring vodka with cranberry, grapefruit and fresh lime juices; and Death’s Door, a gothic concoction of dark rum, triple sec, fresh lime juice and grass jelly. With plenty of Halloween hi-jinks to keep the night going, guests can also raise an ice-cold Hoegaarden beer and enjoy a buy-2-get-1-free offer. Drivers and teetotalers don’t miss out on the Halloween fun either, thanks to refreshing mocktails. In terms of ethereal eats, hungry phantoms aren’t likely to fade away anytime with Beer Republic’s Halloween bar bites menu.
Halloween horror / Roukh Kiri Khaoyai / Until Oct 31
Roukh Kiri Khaoyai welcomes the Halloween season with a touch of autumn charm at Roukh Cuisine, where the peaceful surroundings of Khao Yai take on a playful sense of mystery. Under the theme “Where Magic Lingers and Mystery Unfolds,” guests are invited to enjoy the warm and intimate atmosphere of Roukh Cuisine alongside a seasonal treat created especially for Halloween – the Midnight Pumpkin Biscuit, a soft pumpkin biscuit inspired by the flavours and colours of the season.
Solo exhibition / Atelier 9 / Oct 24 to Dec 20
"To Hold, To Be Held", a solo exhibition by Jeon Gi-ok, explores the invisible relationships that allow things and people to remain. Presented at Atelier 9 from Oct 24 to Dec 20, the exhibition brings together a body of paintings, sculptural installations and spatial works that examine ideas of support, interdependence, belonging, movement and the conditions that sustain existence. Drawing from the visual language and traditions of East Asian landscape painting, Gi-ok's practice moves beyond the representation of nature. They remain recognisable, yet they are continually disrupted by folds and traces of previous use.
Anniversary exhibition / Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Art Space By Moca Bangkok / Oct 16 to Jan 31, 2027
Art is never created in isolation. Every generation draws from what came before, reinterpreting inherited ideas through new perspectives, experiences, and cultural influences. This enduring exchange lies at the heart of “Continuum” a new exhibition presented by Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Art Space By Moca Bangkok in celebration of its sixth anniversary. Bringing together seminal works by Thailand’s modern masters and newly created pieces by contemporary artists, the exhibition explores how artistic ideas transcend generations, evolve over time, and continue to shape Thailand’s cultural identity. At the centre are works by seven Thai artists — Pratuang Emjaroen, Thawan Duchanee, Sompong Adulyasaraphan, Ithipol Thangchalok, Suchao Sisganes, Praphan Srisouta and Chalermchai Kositpipat. Their works serve as creative starting points for 14 contemporary artists, all of whom have previously exhibited at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Art Space By Moca Bangkok. Marking the 21st exhibition at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Art Space By Moca Bangkok, "Continuum" also represents a significant milestone in the space’s six-year journey as a platform for artistic exchange and cultural discovery. On display from Oct 16 to Jan 31, 2027.
Jazzy brunch / Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit / Oct 18 and Oct 25
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit turns each Sunday into its own occasion. The brunch unfolds across three of the hotel's most storied spaces: Rossini's, basil and The Living Room. Live jazz sets an easy, unhurried rhythm for the afternoon. An abundant international spread is enlivened by live stations and premium seafood, creating the kind of Sunday that Bangkok's discerning diners return to again and again. On Oct 18, "Thai Bay Seafood: A Taste Of The Coast" celebrates the freshness and character of the Thai coast, while on Oct 25, "The Chocolate Experience" offers an indulgent note with an immersive celebration of cacao.
Art residency / Bangkok University Gallery / Oct 19 to Nov 25
Following a two-month residency at Bangkok University, artist Miranda Housden presents "Confluent", an exhibition exploring the meeting of Thai and Western mythologies, water, landscape and human activity, hybrid creatures and the passage between worlds. Developed during a period of severe flooding in Bangkok, "Confluent" builds on Housden’s long-standing interest in how people live alongside water and attempt to shape, use and contain it. The work moves between the everyday rhythms of estuaries, rivers and canals and the disruption caused when water exceeds the boundaries created for it. The exhibition brings together painting, sculpture and moving image with research into Thai Buddhist cosmology and the mythical hybrid creatures of the Himaphan forest. New works include a golden swan connecting Thai and Western associations with the bird, water and spiritual passage, and a golden crab with an elephant’s trunk drawing on mangrove and marine life around Chon Buri alongside the hybrid forms of Thai mythology. The film "Swansong" projects close-up images of a dancer’s hands exploring a sculpted swan onto moving water, creating a shifting presence that appears and disappears across the surface.
Book release / 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai and FCCT Bangkok / Oct 19 and Oct 21
137 Pillars House Chiang Mai will host a presentation and talk by Kenneth Barrett, author of the two-volume book "Heritage Hotels Of Asia", on Oct 19. Barrett's talk will be illustrated with vintage photographs from the book and he will offer rare insights into the history of Asian hospitality, the evolution of heritage tourism and his extensive research documenting the historic gems. On Oct 21, the book release moves to the FCCT in Bangkok and will have the author, Eric Hallin and Jaffee Yee Yeow-Fei in attendance.
Light up / Hua Lamphong / Oct 16-17
Michelin is set to launch "Michelin Lights Up", bringing to life its “On The Road And Beyond!” campaign that reinforces it's position as the world’s leading tire company and manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. A light and projection mapping show illuminating the facade of Hua Lamphong Railway Station will deliver a presentation of Michelin’s story and innovations on Oct 16-17. The light and projection mapping show runs for more than two minutes and plays continuously on a loop
Not your usual Halloween / Day Of The Dead celebration / Oct 27-Nov 2
Thailand’s nightlife and dining scene transforms into a sensory feast of colour, rhythm and remembrance as venues nationwide, alongside tequila brand Jose Cuervo, come together to host Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Oct 30 marks the headline night with two standout Bangkok celebrations. Centara Grand at CentralWorld's Uno Mas serves Mexican dinner alongside vibrant live Mexican performances, festive ofrenda decor and panoramic skyline vistas. Paper Plane Project at T-One Building throws a high-octane late-night party featuring an electrifying live showcase by a well-known rapper and top DJ sets. Go to Alchemy Spirits Thailand's Facebook page for the full list of Día de los Muertos festivities across Thailand.
EAT
Coffee month / Craft / Until Oct 31
Coffee may be an everyday ritual, but every culture has its own way of enjoying it. Until Oct 31, Craft at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok celebrates "International Coffee Month" with seven coffee creations inspired by seven countries. From Austria, a rendition on the Wiener Melange keeps things smooth with espresso, milk and vanilla syrup. Thailand’s Oliang Grass Jelly layers traditional Thai-style black coffee, or “Oliang”, with palm sugar, condensed milk, grass jelly and brown sugar. Italy’s Mochaccino takes a more indulgent turn with chocolate ganache and mascarpone, while the Greek Freddo Cappuccino pairs a double espresso shot with milk foam and chocolate powder. Rüdesheimer Kaffee from Germany adds Hennessy VS cognac, brown sugar, whipped cream and chocolate to espresso. Peru’s Café Pasado puts the focus back on the coffee itself with Peruvian-style drip coffee made using Ayuri Geisha Washed beans from San Ignacio. One for the purists, Venezuela’s Guayoyo keeps things simpler still with its traditional style of black coffee.
Chanterelles month / Red Sky / Until Oct 31
Red Sky at Centara Grand at CentralWorld celebrates the flavour of chanterelles this month with four dishes by chef Luca Russo. The seasonal selection brings together French and Italian influences, with Bangkok’s skyline providing the backdrop. Traditional handmade tagliolini with chanterelles and black truffle offers an aromatic combination built around freshly made pasta. For a richer opening, Seared duck foie gras with chanterelles, hazelnut, Madeira and hibiscus sauce brings together contrasting textures and tastes. Hazelnut adds a toasted note, while hibiscus lends tartness to balance the foie gras. The seafood offering takes a lighter, citrus-led direction. Lobster ravioli with chanterelles and lobster-yuzu broth pairs the sweetness of lobster with fragrant yuzu, adding another dimension to the seasonal mushroom. Completing the selection, Gundagai Lamb with goat’s cheese, chanterelles, black truffle and chamomile gel offers a robust main course. Goat’s cheese and black truffle provide savoury depth, with chamomile introducing a floral accent.
Friday delight / Panorama Restaurant
Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park has launched a culinary journey at Panorama. The “À La Minute All You Can Feast” features a tempting array of freshly prepared à la carte dishes alongside a premium selection of seafood on ice, available every Friday. The feast begins with a variety of appetisers, premium cheese and cold cuts, alongside a fresh salad bar and comforting soups to kick off the evening. For seafood lovers, the Seafood on Ice station offers an impressive selection of fresh catch, including Alaskan king crab, prawns, oysters and mussels. The highlight is the À La Minute selection, with every dish freshly cooked to order for a memorable dining experience.
STUFF
HomePod mini / Apple
Apple has launched the HomePod mini 2, featuring new colours and richer audio experiences. Users can enjoy room-filling audio with a single speaker, in a stereo pair or using multiroom audio. It can also serve as the default speaker for Mac. The HomePod mini 2 comes in pink, green, blue, white and midnight. With Sound Glow, the top of HomePod mini transforms into a visual canvas that glows and pulses in sync with the music, reacting in real time to bass and treble. The HomePod mini 2 will be available in Thailand on Oct 30 and is compatible with HomePod software 27.2.
Fashion collab / H&M x Elie Saab / Oct 22
H&M's next designer collaborator is Elie Saab and the Elie Saab H&M collection will reflect the brand’s contemporary vision, as well as its house codes. It will encompass womenswear, menswear and a range of accessories, including footwear. Highlights are embellished gowns, shimmering separates and sharply cut tailoring. Details include fine lace, gradient sequins and signature monograms. The Elie Saab H&M collection will launch in select stores and online on Oct 22.
New collection / Ikea
Ikea Thailand has launched the Alptall collection, which explores the beauty of the Himalayan ecosystem and its rare wildlife through a range of soft toys, children’s accessories and bedroom decorations. As part of its ongoing commitment to Caring for People and Planet, Ikea Thailand is partnering with the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation on a donation campaign running until Oct 31. For every Alptall soft toy purchased, Ikea will donate B100 to the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation. The funds will support efforts to protect forests, safeguard wildlife habitats and restore biodiversity facing increasing threats from climate change. Throughout October, Ikea will also offer activities and special benefits for children and families, including special furniture promotions and free food for children. Families can also join the Wildlife Edutainment Session, an interactive learning activity about wildlife and tackling climate change with experts from the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation. The sessions will rotate between Ikea Bangna, Ikea Sukhumvit and Ikea Bang Yai on weekends.
New collection / lululemon
Lululemon unveils its new outerwear collection, engineered for unparalleled feel and performance and paired with effortless style for every day. Each style is intentionally crafted with stealth technology, from Featherweight's cloud-like 900-fill-power insulation to the premium warmth technology of ThermoZen.
Grilled sandwiches for flights to Japan / AirAsia x 7-Eleven Thailand
You can now aim higher with the stamps you've collected from your daily 7-Eleven trips. All members can redeem M-Stamps for a flight to Japan. They can use the M-Stamp valued at B7,000 to redeem a free flight from Bangkok to Tokyo through the 7-Eleven Thailand app. Lock in bookings until Dec 15 for travel between Nov 1 and March 27, 2027. All Café is also serving up Iced lime tea and Iced pure matcha on Thai AirAsia and Thai AirAsia X flights. Moreover, the exclusive All Café x AirAsia Stainless Steel Tumbler will be available for purchase on board. Grab one and get AirAsia’s ‘Remove Before Flight’ keychain for free. Plus, All member will receive an extra coupon for an iced or frappe drink refill.
