ART: Tools

A series of refreshingly confrontational video installations by Thai-Australian artist Kawita Vatanajrankur that aims to empower women as the emotional and physical center of the home. In the videos, the artist transforms herself into representaions of domestic tools such as a clothes hanger, a broom and a juicer. 

THEATER: MoM the Musical

Director Suwandi Jakraorawut and DreamBox Theater presents a unique performance featuring robotic dogs, following a touching tale about man's best friend.  

Jan 6-24 

ART: Graffiti Gang’s Bangkok Sweet Dreams

A one-of-a-kind exhibition showcasing the works of 29 Thai graffiti and street artists, including Annatar, Zrim, Poyd, Muay and Big K. The opening night will feature a live join spray show on one of the restaurant's walls plus live music.  

Jan 8-Feb 3

MARKETS: Made by Legacy

The vintage market pioneer returns to its original open-air venue with plenty of booths selling vintage fashion and furnishings alongside beer bars and food trucks. This edition also features specialty fashion finds imported from Japan. 

Jan 9-10

ART: Lonely in Bangkok

A photographic exhibition capturing the lonely and daunting journey of being a foreigner learning the ways of Bangkok for the first time, as experienced by French artist Jean-Seabastien Faure over the past four years.

Jan 9-Feb 28

THEATER: Another Story 

The Japan Foundation hosts this mime-based performance by Company Derashinera theater troupe that combines mime, contemporary dance, ballet, butoh, acting and more.

Jan 13-14

THEATER: Unwrapping Culture

Performers Alvin Erasga Tolentino and Pichet Klunchun present an experimental theater piece combining the ancient Thai dance form Khon with contemporary dance.

Jan 15-16

MUSIC: Stone Free Festival

Originally set to take place in Saraburi last month, the rescheduled three-day indie music camping festival returns to its original home in Kanchanaburi with a line-up of some 56 bands. Tickets are B1,500 on the door.

Jan 15-17

ART: Chicago Streets

Photographer Sirimas Panchana exhibits gritty scenes from daily life over three and a half years spent living in Chicago.

Jan 16-Feb 12

ART: Beyond a Shadow

Artist Attasit Pakpong's collection of oil paintings captures East Asian women in a hauntingly seductive pop-art style.

Jan 16-Feb 21

THEATER: Cocktails the Musical

A performance by director Dultat Vasinachindakaew, following the story of a mixologist who comes up with a special cocktail that may be the perfect recipe for overcoming the events in his past.

Jan 18-Feb 15

THEATER: Plan B

An interactive performance by Democrazy Theatre Studio that captures life of homeless people in Thailand, drawing on powerful questions about society and problems in the system. 

ART: Bukruk Festival

Two years on from the first edition, this 10-day celebration of underground art returns to take over Bangkok with public wall paintings, art exhibitions, artist talks and animation film screenings from emerging and established artists from Asia and Europe. This year promises a focus on bizzare, uncanny and surreal art that will spread over Chinatown and the riverside, plus various art spaces around the country. There’s a pretty awesome music festival to kick everything off, too.

Jan 23-31

NIGHTLIFE: Gravity Arcadia

After the success of last year’s debut, the massive fire-breathing robotic spider from Glastonbury is heading back for another Bangkok Takeover this Jan 23. Hosting the one of a kind 360-degree lights show and music festival are huge names in the EDM scene including DJs Kaskade, DVBBs, Blend, Must Die! and Zomboy.Tickets are B2,500-5000 from Thaiticketmajor.

Jan 23

SPORTS: Let’s Rock Run

A rock-centric run followed by a mini concert from Da Endorphine and 25 Hours. Offering 5 and 10km distances. Register now at letsrockrun.com 

Jan 24

ART: Bronze 

French artist Pierre Bonnefille presents a unique exhibition of art made from liquefied and frozen bronze to create abstract patterns on canvas.  

Jan 27

MARKETS: Folk Ville Never Ending Market

Alongside the low-key HOBS beer garden, the Canapaya Riverside also welcomes a brand new market promising plenty of fashion and lifestyle booths, plus some of the city's favorite food trucks.  

Jan 29-31

MUSIC: Singha Craft Music Festival

Some of the biggest names in the Thai music industry take the stage in this all-day celebration of local creativity taking place on Jan 30-31 at Airport Link Makkasan. So far, the line-up includes Apartment Khunpa, Somkiat, Young Man and the Sea, Sesse Mek, Mattnimare, Sundaydrive, the 38 Years Ago, My Life as Ali Thomas, The Parkinson, Moving and Cut, The Richmantoy, Polycat, Proud, T-Bone and GreasyCafe. Tickets are B500 from all 7-Eleven convenience stores.

Jan 30-31

NIGHTLIFE: Sven Vath

ART: 4 Flows

A collection of never-before-exhibited watercolor painting works by 60 current Thai artists capturing architecture, daily life and culture around the country.

Jan 30-Feb 16
 

NIGHTLIFE: FKJ 

Making his Bangkok debut, the Parisian electronic music DJ takes over the night with a a live perofrmance of his signature groovy loops, hip-hop rhythms and funky basslines. 

SPORTS: Hello Kitty Run Thailand

The Hello Kitty Run makes its Bangkok debut with a 5km fun run in celebration of the character's 40th anniversary. Registration comes with a Hello Kitty limited edition shirt, bag and medal. Registration open now at Thaiticketmajor.

Jan 31

SPORTS: Bitec Half Marathon

One of the city's biggest annual running events returns to kick off the New Year. Offering 5, 10.5, 21.1km distances. Register now at www.bitec-halfmarathon.com.

Jan 31