CONCERTS: Death Cab for Cutie 

The American alt-rock band known for their hits "I Will Follow You Into the Dark" and "You are a Tourist" also perform tracks like "Black Sun" and "Little Wanderer" from their eighth studio album, Kintsugi.

Mar 3

CONCERTS: Take That

The English pop group promote their seventh studio album, III, with songs like "Greatest Day," "Love Love" and "Patience" while also bringing fan-favorites like "Back for Good," "Rule the World" and "Never Forget" to the stage. 

Mar 3 

THEATER: How I Learned to Drive

Paula Vogel’s award-winning and Off-Broadway hit play follows a controversial love story between a confused young girl and her driving instructor. Performed in English with Thai subtitles. Tickets are available at www.peelthelimelight.com/tickets. 

Mar 3-13

ART: 1600 Pandas

As part of a global art project by artist Paulo Grangeon and WWF Thailand that aims to raise awareness for panda conservation, each one of these papier mache figurine pandas represent the shockingly low number of pandas currently left in the wild: 1,600. They'll be making their way through town starting at Sanam Luang and moving onto CentralWorld, Chong Nonsi Skywalk, BACC, Lumpini Park and various other spots in town before settling at Central Embassy.

Mar 4-Apr 10 

ART: This is Not a Political Act

Jirawut Ueasungkomsate's first solo exhibition aims questions the effect repressive powers can have on art for both the creator and viewers. The audience will be guided through a pitch-dark room and given a torch to view the 15 low-resolution portraits on display.  

Mar 4-Apr 3 

ART: All That Glitters

American photographer Adam Birkan presents his works capturing the economic disparity in Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore as part of his first solo exhibition in Asia. 

Mar 5-26

FILM SCREENINGS: 9FilmFest Screening 

For its fourth year, the annual short film festival received entrants from 92 countries with 9-minute films based around the theme of "Flower". The nine finalists from the categories Best Film, Best Script, Best Cinematography, Best Actress, Best Actor and Best Director will be screened on the night.

Mar 5

ART: Danse Macabre

Mar 5-Apr 30

CONCERT: 5 Seconds of Summer

The popular Australian pop-rock band brings songs from their latest album Sounds Good Feels Good to the stage, while also promising performances of their popular singles like "She Looks So Perfect" and "Amnesia."  

Mar 8

ART: Metamorphosis

A multidisciplinary art project by Olga Volodina that uses photography, dance performance and light installations to express the fragility of human conscience and how mass media affects it. 

Mar 10-24

NIGHTLIFE: Cherokee

Mar 10

ART: The Journey 

Argentinian freelance photographer Walter Astrada showcases the black and white street photography taken he’s taken while touring the world on a Royal Enfield motorbike. So far, he’s ventured across India, South Korea, Russia, Mongolia and many more places since he left his home eight months ago. Astrada will also host a five-day photojournalist course starting Mar 14. 

Mar 11

GIGS: Last Dinosaurs + Panama

Australian indie music takes over the night when the indie rock band from Brisbane behind the successful 2012 In a Million Years album returns to Bangkok to promote their latest album, Wellness. They'll be joined by Panama, known for their hit indie pop song "Always", as well as support from local indie acts Fwends and Gym and Swim. Tickets available at bit.ly/1W9XgLI.

Mar 11

NIGHTLIFE: Kolour in the Park 

The outdoor house and techno party returns with plenty of art, food, activities, giveaways and quality live music. With three massive stages spinning tunes until the early hours of the night, expect big international names like Booka Shade, Oliver Koletzki, Nakdia, Andreas Henneberg and more to perform live, as well as local DJs from the likes of Coran, Dan Buri, Mendy Indigo and Sunju Hargun.

Mar 12-13

MARKETS: LOL Market

The seventh edition of this popular market comes under the theme of the "Swinging '60s" bringing with it shopping stalls from over 160 brands. 

Mar 12-13

COMEDY: Magners International Comedy Festival 

Bangkok's first international comedy festival and Asia's biggest comedy event features 9 top international comedians including Martin Mor, Erica Sigurdson, Earl Oakin, Luke Ashlocke and many more for 3 nights of laughter across 3 venues. Tickets are B500-1,000 at comedyclubbangkok.com

Mar 17-19

THEATER: Monos

Jitti Chompee from the 18Monkeys Dance Theater presents an intercultural fusion dance in which three Thai traditional dancers illustrate an epic story to the rhythm of Piazzolla's tango in an exploration of nature and the human body. 

Mar 18-20

CONCERTS: Indieinspiration 2

After the success of its debut, the music festival returns with a seven-hour global indie music cover concert from the city’s favorite indie bands. Expect songs from the likes of Arctic Monkeys, The Kooks, Kings of Leon, Two Door Cinema Club and MGMT performed by local indie bands Somkiat, Yellow Fang, Slur, Jelly Rocket, Gym and Swim, Secret Tea Party, Gramaphone Children and Cyndi Seui. Tickets are B495 from www.indieinspiration.com or B700 at the door.

Mar 19 

CONCERTS: 2PM 

K-Pop fans will not want to miss the popular Korean pop group perform live in Bangkok as the last leg of their world tour. Set under a "house party" theme, expect hits like "Hands Up," "My House" and "Go Crazy!" Tickets are B1,800-6,000 from Thaiticketmajor.

Mar 19 

ART: We Have One World But We Live In Different Ones 

Wittamon Niwattichai presents a collection of prints, drawings and embroidery exploring the moments that we all share in our daily lives, from crossing the same streets to sharing a quick glance in a crowd, in order to understand how we all share similarities despite being strangers.  

Mar 24-Apr 29 

SPORTS: Asics City Relay

Teams of four are challenged to take on this night-time relay race, where each person will run either 5.25km or 10.5km to complete the overall distances of 21km or 42km. Register at bit.ly/1mujqvL. 

Mar 26

NIGHTLIFE: Woo Bar Goes On Tour: Victory Day Boat Party

W Bangkok is back for their second boat party, this time teaming up with party teams Go Grrrls and Dudesweet Thailand for a night of electro, indie, rock and hip-hop tunes while cruising along the Chao Phraya river on a rooftop deck. Under the theme 'Victory Day', dress code is Flower People, Beatnik, Nurse, Military, and People of the Revolution. Tickets are B600-900 from bit.ly/1pjCK0R.

Mar 26

SPORTS: Run on the Rocks

Chulalongkorn University's geology faculty throws this 9km mini marathon and 3km fun run to celebrate the faculty's 60th anniversary. Registration is B400, open now at bit.ly/1na6BHv

Mar 26

FAIRS: National Book Fair and Bangkok International Book Fair 

For the 44th year, this annual celebration of literature brings together writers and publishers across all genres for special talks and discussions, as well as nearly 1,000 booths selling local and international books. 

Mar 29-Apr 10