BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Dec 29-Jan 3
Your guide on the best things to do in Bangkok this long, long weekend.
See also: New Year's Eve parties in Bangkok 2016-2017
Thursday (Dec 29)
NIGHTLIFE: Dannic
The Dutch EDM Dj, best known for hits like "Viper," "Zenith" and "Golden Hearts" takes over the decks for the nightclubs last massive party of the year.
Dec 29. Onyx, RCA, Rama 9 Rd.
NIGHTLIFE: 4 Hours with Alex Fischer
The French Bangkok-based DJ, known for his soulful house tracks and parties with the Kolour crew, throws a four-hour long party to end the year.
Dec 29. Mustache Bangkok,
NIGHTLIFE: Beluga Sunsets
Bangkok's latest rooftop bar throws the first intallment of their sunset parties promising stunning views and cocktails courtesy of Beluga Noble Russian vodka.
Dec 29. Attitude, Avani Riverside, 257 Charoen Nakorn Rd.
GIGS: Folk'n Thursday with Strange Idea + Daniel Thaiger
The local rock band performs a mix of original songs and covers of classic rock songs, accompanied by good drinks and burgers from one of the city's most popular burger trucks.
Dec 29. Brew, Sukhumvit Soi 11
FOOD: Phoung's Pho Night
Another installment of the bar's monthly night dedicated to Pho. Both beef and chicken options are available, served alongside music from DJ Scott Hess.
Dec 29. Smalls, Suan Phlu Soi 1
Friday (Dec 30)
NIGHTLIFE: Dope as Funk: The Night Before
Kickstart the new year partying with DJs Arin, Luck-E, Rory Breaker-Morant and MC Unda who'll be spinning old school pop, rock, hip-hop and r'n'b.
Dec 30. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8
NIGHTLIFE: New Year's Eve Eve
The craft beer bar offers 30% discount off all taps all night long at both branches. There are also mystery new year beer bottles to try out.
Dec 30. Hair of the Dog, Mahatun Plaza, Phloenchit Rd. BTS Phloen Chit
Soi Villa, 593/27 Sukhumvit Rd. BTS Phrom Phong
Saturday (Dec 31)
NIGHTLIFE: NYE 2017 All Night Long
It’s all about awesome beats from a huge DJ lineup ringing in the new year at Thonglor’s popular nightclub. In the main room, DJs Marmosets, Maarten Goetheer, Tom FKG and Noxro will be joined by special guest Joyce Muniz, while in the Dalmation room you’ll find music from DJs KYMC, Southside, Double Trouble, Whvck and Sweed & Bunnyman. 9pm onwards. B800 (includes two complimentary shots).
Beam, 1/F, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55, 02-392-7750.
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WHY NOT: Saeng Tien Haeng Siam
Rather than fireworks and a huge party, CentralWorld rings in the new year with a candlelight vigil and group singing of "Porn Pee Mai" song to pay respect to His Majesty King Bhumibhol Adulyadej. Starts at 6pm onwards.
Dec 31. CentralWorld, Rachadamri Rd. BTS Siam/Chit Lom
WHY NOT: Overnight Prayer at Sanam Luang
Join the huge crowds that will be gathering at Sanam Luang for a mass group prayer throughout the night and into the new year to pay respect to His Majesty King Bhumibhol Adulyadej.
Dec 31. Sanam Laung
FOOD: Grill & Chill End of Year Bash
The popular Thonglor community mall throws a yea end BBQ party featuring food from Meat and Bones and many other food vendors, all accompanied by live music and drinks in the outdoor courtyard.
Dec 31. The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17
SPECIAL SCREENINGS: Everyone Says I Love You
A special screening of the 1996 American musical comedy film by Woody Allen, following a love story that blossoms in upper-class Manhattan before moving onto Paris and Venice.
Dec 31. The Friese-Greene Club, 259/6 Sukhumvit Soi 22.
Sunday (Jan 1)
ART: Alive
Best known for graffiti featuring his iconic three-eyed character wearing animal costumes, street artist Alex Face hosts a solo exhibition showcasing 30 of his latest artworks where the character is lost in a new world within a waterlily pond.
Through Feb 19. Bangkok CityCity Gallery, 13/3 Sathorn Soi 1
FOOD: New Year Sunday Brunch
Enjoy a boozy first brunch of the year with a menu including waffles, fresh oysters, chicken wings, eggs benedict and more, all paired with 30 taps of awesome beers and bloody marys.
Jan 1. Upstairs Mikeller Bangkok, 26 Ekkamai Soi 10
Monday (Jan 2)
ART: A Lifetime of Work
The renowned journalist and photographer Steve McCurry, best known for the “Afghan Girl” portrait of a refugee featured on the cover of National Geographic Magazine, hosts a four-month long exhibition of his work over the decades including stunning portraits from around the world.
Through Mar 18. House of Lucie, 1 Ekkamai Soi 8
ART: The Game | Vietnam
Twin Vietnamese artists, known as the Le Brothers, explore the cultural identity and social issues of post-war Vietnam through a series of mixed media works including a 24-channel video installation, a collection of photography works and an archive of posters, maps and books from the post-war period.
Through Feb 19. Jim Thompson House & Art Center, Jim Thompson House, Soi Kasem San 2, Rama 1 Rd.
Tuesday (Jan 3)
ART: Platform 10
Thai-Indian street photographer Rammy Narula presents his collection of photos captured on a single platform at Hua Lamphong station over a period of six months during the same time of the day. The photos have also been published by New Yorks' publishing house Peanut Press, and will launched at the exhibition.
Through Feb 14. S Gallery, Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, 189 Sukhumvit Rd. BTS Nana
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