The 11 best things to do in Bangkok this May
From gigs to garage sales, here are 11 reasons why Bangkok is hot and happening this month.
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See also: 10 plays and performances coming up in Bangkok this May
After a month of traveling around and befriending strangers in Bangkok, Malaysian artist Roslisham Ismail aka Ise has unveiled his project, which turns Bangkok University Gallery into a peculiar laboratory filled with items around the city, from maps and posters to horse betting sheets and doll heads. Operation Bangkok is ongoing until May 24, along with Miti Ruangkritya's photography series On The Edge, which romanticizes Siem Riep's outer reaches on the verge of urbanization.
This group exhibition, whose name is taken from the Burmese version of the paper-scissors-stone game, showcases paintings, installations, video, spray on canvas and photographs by contemporary Burmese artists like San Min, Myat Kyawt, Wai Mar Nyunt, Maung Day, Thoe Htein and Than Htay Maung.
May 2-30
The Other Rooms: Exploring the Others' Life
Over 23 artists, including performers like Dujdao Vaddhanatkt and Nikorn Saetang, take over the rooms inside this abandoned guesthouse turned gallery space with live performances, installations, sound design and screenings.
May 2-3
This afternoon DIY flea market offers you a chance to shop, swap and donate vintage items and products by designers and artists while enjoying live music by The Sticky Rice, Panic Station, Neuter Lover Wednesday and Panic Station, alongside Jam's resident DJs.
May 4
A music-focused flea market that offers the chance to browse CDs, rare vinyl, as well as other music-related merchandise like tshirts and bags while enjoying live music by independent record labels including Comet Records, Color Code, Final Kid Group, Panda Records and Rats Records.
May 10-11
Gig organizer Popscene imports the dream pop trio from Stockholm to play 80s-inspired tracks like “Atlantis,” “Supreme” and “All That We Had Is Lost,” with support from hot local acts De Connextor, Cut the Crab and Cloud Behind.
May 10
MAB: Music & Art Fest at BACC #3
The two-day outdoor music and art festival returns to the BACC’s plaza for the third time hosting booths of art and handcrafts alongside exhibitions and live music by local acts including Yellow Fang, Desktop Error, Si Tao Ter, Abuse the Youth and Part Time Musicians.
May 25-26
Indie organizer Popscene imports Australian indie rock 'n' roll four-piece The Cairos who will be celebrating their new album Dream Of Reason at their first Bangkok gig, supported by local acts Deadtown Trash and The Sangsom Massacre.
May 16
Australian electro pop band Architecture in Helsinki and British indie-pop-rockers Mystery Jets are joined by Indonesia’s emerging electro-pop quartet Agrikulture. Early bird tickets are now available at B2,000 (May1-17) at Thaiticketmajor.
May 18
The annual art fair gathers galleries and collectors from around the country, including 100 Tonson, H Gallery, Speedy Grandma, Studio 54 and Whitespace, to showcase their collections in a relaxing vibe, organized by Farmgroup. Opening reception on May 23, 8pm.
May 23-25
Hipster the King
The Noncitizen and Democrazy Studio theater troupes introduce this contemporary dance piece by Dtam Thanapol Virulhakul, which sees seasoned stage actors and actresses like Pradit Prasattong, Duangjai Hirunsri, Farida Jiraphan and Gandhi Wasuvitchayagiti join together for a pop-themed dance satire.
May 29-Jun 16
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Returning for May 11-19.
