Sure, you can go watch King Naresuan 5 or enjoy the World Cup for free over the weekend, but there's also a whole lot of indie gigs, arty parties and indie screenings to enjoy.
Robert Stromberg retells the Sleepy Beauty fairy tale while Viking warrior Hiccup returns to train his dragon, along with yet another two homegrown ghost comedies.
Coinciding with World Refugee Day on June 20, this global touring film festival by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) returns to Bangkok for the fourth time this Jun 19-24.
Aimed at showcasing short films and documentaries that make statements about the future of Thailand and its politics, Thai Aurora at The Horizon by Streamline Film will screen 14 political shorts by 15 Thai filmmakers at two venues this month.
How well has Bangkok adapted to the curfew? You be the judge, as this weekend sees a Beyonce party, film screenings, indie gigs, a car-boot sale and more.
Duangkamol Film House and the Thammasat University Libraries have united to screen Korean movies every Sunday from Jun 1-Jul 6 at the Rewat Buddhinan Room (U2/F, Pridi Panomyong Library, Thammasat University, Tha Prachan Campus). It’s free with two screenings at 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Full schedule at http://bit.ly/1n9oG7x. As the event takes place inside the university’s library, please dress appropriately. H
UPDATE: The screenings have been rescheduled to start next weekend (Jun 8).
Now that the curfew has been relaxed, you can expect a massive lineup of DJ parties this weekend, along with contemporary dance, a pop-up vintage market and the Bangkok Farmers' Market at another new venue.
As it comes up to the first anniversary of the famous night market's untimely and sudden departure from its old space up by JJ Market, it seems that Talad Rod Fai's new venue is finally finding its feet.
