It’s that time of year. BK Magazine is back with all the holiday cheer you can stomach. This year, Christmas comes early, and we’ll be updating our list of Christmas events every Friday in December.
For two days, the Goethe-Institut Thailand will be bringing a very German Christmas to Bangkok. The event will feature more than 50 booths with activities and shopping, and this year will have special crafting workshops, performances, and a raffle. More info here, Goethe-Institut Thailand
Kicking off on Sunday, the Danish Christmas Bazaar will be bringing holiday cheer in buckets on the 19th floor of the Gaysorn Urban Resort, 19th floor with a visit from Santa (the real and actual Santa), Mikkeler beer, Indian food, raffles, kids’ activities, and more. More info here, Gaysorn Urban Resort
Get into the Austrian cuisine Christmas spirit with this Christmas brunch kicking off at 11:30am at Swissotel Bangkok Ratchada, complete with a visit from St Nikolaus. More info here, Swissôtel Bangkok Ratchada
KinderCrafts is putting on crafting events from Dec 9-13 and 16-20 complete with family games, arts and crafts, learning, and more wholesome activities for the kiddiwinks. More info here, Udomsuk Loft Building
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
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.
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
“You’ll shoot your eye out! You’ll shoot your eye out!” From Dec 21-31, the Tinseltown event at Kimpton Maa-Lai will feature a dinner buffet to go along with the all-time favorite Christmas movie “A Christmas Story” from way back in 1983 from Dec 21-30. More info here, Kimpton Maa-Lai
Ditch the egg nog for some proper cocktails at Asai Bangkok Sathorn, where they’ll be mixing up holiday-themed cocktails, and you’ll learn the latest in mixologist tactics starting at 3pm; event limited to 10 people. More info here, Asai Bangkok Sathorn
A little wholesome Christmas fun for the family, this soap workshop will be putting kids and parents together to make natural soap that smells how you want in fun seasonal shapes, complete with a Christmas vibe. More info here, Bangkok Soap Opera
Coming to you from Bangkok’s favorite spot for Greek food, this year will be a very pink Christmas at Aesops, with Tony Ardawan and a live band. More info here, Aesop’s
Banyan Tree is going all out this year for Christmas. On both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, this spot will have events at all of its venues: five course dinner at Vertigo, four course dinner at Vertigo Too, Christmas Day dinner with Saffron Cruise and Apsara Cruise, and Christmas buffet at Ramsai. More info here, Banyan Tree Bangkok
From Dec 24-25, 2024, Bitterman will be featuring a special Homemade For The Holidays menu from Chef Napon Pattarapong inspired "going home for the holidays" films. Expect classic dishes reimagined. More info here, Bitterman
For a two-day Christmas cruise, Manohra Cruises with Anantara Riverside is putting out a big spread so you can experience Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on the Chaophraya. More info here, Manohra Cruises
Add a little spice to your holiday season with Nila, the hot Indian spot that opened earlier this year. They’re serving up a special Goan Portuguese feast on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day starting at 5:30pm. More info here, Nila
Chef Antoine is cooking up a feast for Christmas Eve, Day, and for New Years at Bijou. - Expect the likes of black truffle French toast, lobster with cavatelli pasta, and wagyu with carrot pumpkin and mole sauce. More info here, Bijou
Mami Rose is one of the few spots in Bangkok that knows how to be chill and knows how to party. For the holidays, they’ll be having a shindig for Christmas Eve complete witha special Christmas menu and DJs and live drums. More info here, Mami Rose
This riverside hotel will be kicking off festivities on Dec 24 and will have Christmas Eve dinner, and brunch and dinner on Christmas Day. Check out their list of activities at Next2 Cafe and Volti Tuscan Grill. More info here, Shangri-la Bangkok
Putting a cool spin on the holiday season, Finch is all about good times. For Christmas, this nightlife spot will be putting on a 5-course menu featuring classic Indian fare with a hand-picked wine pairing. More info here, Finch
The Old English has reinvented itself at its new location, and this Christmas they’re putting on a three course dinner from the 24-26 of December, featuring turkey and British classics like beef Wellington. More info here, The Old English
Bangkok’s favorite brewpub opens its doors for a special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day featuring a four course Christmas feast for B1,895, and a kids’ menu option. More info here, The Londoner.
The crew at the Sportsman pub will be turning their drinking den into a winter wonderland for Christmas Eve with a Christmas turkey and crowd pleasers like pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, and salmon steak. More info here, The Sportsman
For Dec 24, 25, and 31, Gaston will be putting on a special festive menu a la carte, complete with DJ sets and live music, turning this French bistro into a Christmas wonderland. More info here, Gaston
For a slightly horny holiday season bash, head over to Fig Lobby, where Madame Rouge and her troupe will be putting on a show. The inimitable Madame Rouge has been busy this year, and this Christmas bash will be packed. More info here, Fig Lobby
Over at The Deck, Christmas is coming with two-hour food and drink free-flow packages. Expect Christmas favorites with gravies, Yorkshire puddings, and seafood. More info here, The Deck
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a massive boat party on the Chaophraya, just like grandma used to make. This year, DJ Vadim and The Tarentinos are playing for a rager on the river for X-mas. More info here, Bangkok Island
The Sukhothai is taking their chocolate buffet up a notch for the holiday season. The Christmas Chocolate Buffet will feature the usual goodies alongside truffles and hot chocolate starting at B2,200. More info here, Sukhothai Bangkok
Get a little tipsy for Christmas Day at Allium Bangkok where they’ll be putting on a boozy brunch package starting at B3,500, complete with festive decor and a live DJ from noon to 3pm. More info here, Allium Bangkok
Hemingway’s can party, but it can also do the Christmas spirit. Dig into their Christmas roast on the day with imported turkey and a free-flow package to keep you festive starting at B995. More info here, Hemingway’s Bangkok
W Bangkok knows how to do things with a bit of style, and this Christmas they’re brining a big Christmas brunch complete with DJs and a sensational menu for B3,400 net/person, or B4,690 for free-flow free-flow beers, wines and cocktails. More info here, W Bangkok
From noon to 3pm, Trader Vic’s gets in the holiday spirit with a brunch of of festive treats, live entertainment, and a visit from the one and only Santa Claus, who it appears will be visiting a lot of venues in Bangkok this year. More info here, Trader Vic’s
If you’re on the eastern side of the city, Dusit Princess Srinakarin is putting on a spread of maple glazed ham and roast beef with red wine jus at Square One for B1,177 per person. More info here, Dusit Princess Srinakarin
Stuff yourself silly at So Bangkok on Christmas day at their cool Red Oven venue. You’ll find a foie gras station and cheese and cold cuts to go with your roasted turkey and honey glazed ham. More info here, So Bangkok.
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