18 events you don't want to miss in Bangkok this January
Happy 2017! Here are the best things to do in Bangkok this month.
NIGHTLIFE: Ryan Hemsworth
The rising hip-hop producer with indie leanings who's worked with the likes of Kanye West, Beyonce and Lorde comes to town, supported by local acts TBA. Pre-sale B750 (www.tickemelon.com) or on the door B850.
Jan 4. Live RCA, RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 098-974-6974
NIGHTLIFE: Kartell
The DJ under the Roche Musique house label, who has made a name for himself through remixes for artists like Karma Kid and Lianne La Havas, returns to the Bangkok stage
Jan 6. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd.
WHY NOT: Concert in the Park
The popular outdoor concert returns, featuring The Bangkok Symphony Orchestra who'll be performing popular classics, pop songs and soundtracks from famous movies in the park, promising a chilled Sunday picnic environment for family and friends. This year's playlist also promises tributes to HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Jan 8, 15. Lumphini Park, Rama 4 Rd.
SPECIAL SCREENINGS: Angkor Awakens
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand hosts a sneak preview of the compelling documentary that offers a first-hand look at the ways that modern Cambodia has rebuilt itself from the murderous Khmer Rouge times. The director, Robert H. Liberman, is a child of the Holocaust and uses his own personal journey to draw on powerful parallels between these two horrific genocides.
Jan 9. Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand, Maneeya Center, 518/5 Phloen Chit Rd. BTS Phloen Chit
NIGHTLIFE: Diplo
The much-traveled DJ, founder of Mad Decent records, one-half of Jack U and one-third of Major Lazer, makes his umpteenth return to Bangkok at the launch part for the upcoming Mystic Valley festival. Tickets B990 if you hold a Mystic Valley pass, otherwise B2,490. More information and promotions on tickets will be announced soon on www.mysticthailand.com.
Jan 11. ZEN Event Gallery, 8/F, ZEN World @ CentralWorld, 4, 4/5 Rajadamri Rd.
SPECIAL SCREENINGS: The Hive Screening #2 The Neon Demon
A special screening of the 2016 drama/thriller film starring Elle Fanning, following an aspiring model who moves to Los Angeles to kickstart her career, where she learns that the fashion industry is filled with ruthless rivals.
Jan 11. The Hive, Piman 49, Sukhumvit Soi 49
ART: Timemaker: A Photo Exhibition
Polish-born photographer and filmmaker Zuzanna Kowalska explores a day in the life of her 84-year-old grandfather in his clockmaking business--a quickly dying profession in the modern world--in a series of documentary photographs.
Jan 13-Feb 13. Thong Lor Art Space, 58/14-15 Sukhumvit Soi 55
ART: Into the Dark
Photographer Benjamin Haselberger presents a powerful series capturing the harmful effects of crystal methamphetamine on the livelihoods of school children, prostitutes and sweatshop workers around Southeast Asia.
Jan 13-15. Cho Why, 17 Soi Nana, Charoenkrung Rd.
MARKETS: Made by Legacy
Returning for its eighth edition, the hit Brooklyn-style vintage flea market now takes over the rooftop of a mall with 165 booths selling vinyls, vintage clothing, vintage furniture, arts and crafts and food. The rooftop set up promises to bring back vibes from the original Made by Legacy back in 2012.
Jan 14-15. 10/F Fortune Town, MRT Phra Ram 9
GIGS: Lucid Dream
The Bangkok all-girl dream pop band Jelly Rocket launches their first official album with support from local indie talents Fwends and Gramaphone Children.
Jan 14. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd.
OUT OF TOWN: Keep on the Grass Festival
The indie music festival takes place in the countryside a two-hour drive outside of Bangkok, featuring artists like Rasmee, Srirajah Rockers and Desktop Error. Tickets are B1,500 through [email protected].
Jan 14, Phu Uthai, Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima
WHY NOT: Queer Readers Bangkok
The launch of a new social discussion group that aims to consider the qualities of self-identity and what it means to be “queer” through open platform discussions with readings, screenings and other activities. For the first installment of their monthly meetups, the group will be discussing Peter A Jackson’s 2009 essay titled “Global Queering and Global Queer Theory: Thai Transgenders and Homosexualities in World History”. The extract can be read at bit.ly/2iiizRQ.
Jan 15. Tentacles, 2198/10-11 Narathiwas Soi 22, 089-117-3434
GIGS: Long Khan Music Fest
In an effort to support local musicians, this music festival invites artists to perform whatever they please while the audience is encouraged to pay whatever they please. Buckets will be placed throughout the event, each one dedicated to a performing band that will then receive all the money collected. The lineup so far includes De Flamingo, The Lowdowns, King Kong & The Chum, Ten to Twelve and more.
Jan 15. Root Garden, Thonglor Soi 3
GIGS: Mono
Frequent visitors to our shores, the Japanese post-rock band have confirmed Bangkok as a destination in their world tour promoting their ninth studio album, Requiem for Hell, which has reintroduced string instruments into their sound. The four-piece instrumental band are best known for singles including "Where We Begin," "Requiem for Hell" and "Follow the Map".
Jan 17. Live RCA, RCA, Rama 9 Rd.
ART: Bye Bye Chinatown
Big changes have swept through Bangkok’s Chinatown recently, with much of the area’s historic architecture now under threat from development. To coincide with the Chinese New Year, this joint photo exhibition in one of the neighborhood’s traditional shop-houses sheds light on the area’s history and communities.
Jan 20. Cho Why, 17 Soi Nana, Charoenkrung Rd.
NIGHTLIFE: Vini Vici
The dance and electronic duo, best known for tracks like "The Tribe," "Universe Inside Me" and "Anything & Everything", takes over the decks. Tickets are B900 at the door.
Jan 21. Live RCA, Rama 9 Rd.
SPECIAL SCREENINGS: World Film Festival of Bangkok
Returning for the 14th year, this film festival showcases the best works by emerging independent filmmakers from Asia and beyond. Under the theme "Traveling Through Films," this year's selection includes more than 70 films from 22 countries, all of which celebrate culture and tradition throughout the world in some way.
Jan 24-Feb 1. SF World Cinema, 7/F CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam/Chit Lom
OUT OF TOWN: E-San Music Festival
The music festival dedicated to real Isaan folk returns for its fifth year. No lineup has been announced yet but expect to hear traditional Northeastern sounds. Tickets are B300 at www.fb.com/esanmusicfestival.
Jan 28, Ubonrat Dam, Khon Kaen
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