We’re well into the last month of the year, so that means Christmas is kicking off in earnest. Don’t forget to check out our fulsome list of Christmas events, updated every weekend. For this weekend we have a drag party at So Bangkok, Christmas (and horror) themed improv, and one of the biggest festival events of the year, Wonderfruit. 

Thu

Wonderfruit - Dec 12-16

Only recently announcing their festival dates, Wonderfruit is, of course, returning for 2024.  The festival debuted in 2014 and remains a must-attend event for music, festival, and art enthusiasts all over Southeast Asia. The four-day festival “The Burning Man of Asia,” features underground music from world-renowned DJs, up-and-coming artists, and local Thai bands. More info here, The Fields at Siam Country Club

Velvet Sins

Thursdays are usually for ladies’ night, but the Iron Balls - The Parlor is doing one for the gents with buy-one-get-one gin and tonics all night for the fellas. More info here, Iron Balls - The Parlor

Octave Station #7

Zoey Jones will be turning on the tunes on the rooftop at Octave this weekend with soul and disco vibes and live vocals. VIP tables start at B4,900. More info here, Octave

TICC Christmas Dinner

The Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce will be having their Christmas dinner at the luxe Capella this year and it will support the Sharing for Life Foundation and the Camillian Home for the Aged. More info here, Capella

Fri

Killer Christmas 

Friday the 13th with Christmas cheer, spooky chills, and Comedy Club Bangkok yuks. Head on down to this spot at Royal Oak for Bangkok's favorite troupe of improvers for their final show of the year. More info here, Comedy Club Bangkok

Drag After Dark 

So Bangkok will be putting on a night of drag and partying with Spicy Sunshine, Notty Naughtygurl, and Gigi Ferocious over two shows. Free entry, So Bangkok

CMNN Two

Jam is Bangkok’s best place for live music. It’s where Bangkok music comes from. This Friday, go to see Japanese Thai punks from LOWFAT, trio Murky, pop-punk band Rave, and rapper and guitarist Hia P with Yoga from Hell. More info here, Jam

Hard Techno with Tackthai

This event from Rave Times will feature Tackthai, Sam Laxton, and Eleven Times starting at 10pm and going until late at Subwerk. More info here, Subwerk

Sat

Frankie’s Rooftop, Grand Launch

Thonglor is getting a new rooftop nightlife venue this weekend with the launch of Frankie’s Rooftop, and they’re kicking things off with a party featuring tapas, craft drinks, and tunes. More info here, Frankie’s Rooftop

Stray Kids 

Get ready for a full performance from the eight members of Stray Kids, a K-Pop boy band that you can’t underestimate. Their song “Maniac” has reached up to 50 million views in just two weeks of release. More info here, Supachalasai Stadium

SweCham Christmas Luncheon 

The Swedish Chamber of commerce is bring the cold from home for a Christmas celebration at Westin Grande Sukhumvit featuring warm Vinglögg (mulled wine) along with Christmas carols, gingerbread house making, and Swedish Santa, Jultomten, will make a visit. More info here, Westin Grande Sukhumvit

Techno Pool Party 

There’s always a pool party in Bangkok, and the one to hit this weekend is at Novotel Platinum, featuring Jajaa, Decantes, Eleven Times, Elza Noey, and Drexel Jr. More info here, Novotel Platinum 

Sun

Bar.Yardie, Sweet Irie 

The BAD Awards Best Rooftop Bar, Bar.Yard, will be putting on a Sunday party with reggae vibes, featuring Jah Brunsdon and Bradley Hart starting at 8pm and going late. More info here, Bar.Yard 

League of Petanque

You get free barbecue when you enter for the B500 per person Playlys petanque tournament starting at noon. Winners will get a trophy, shirt, and a bottle of pastis to celebrate. More info here, Playlys

A Celtic Christmas

It’s down to the Londoner this weekend for a special edition of their blues brunch with a Celtic Christmas touch, featuring Neil on guitar and Bangkok’s very own violin virtuoso Tets. More info here, Londoner Brewpub

Brazilian Zouk Sunday

This year, Sundays have been all about dancing. The one to hit this week is at the Urban Dance Studio, where you’ll get two classes and a following social with Nathalia. More info here, Urban Dance Studio