Know your holidays and dry days for Bangkok in 2025
More long weekends on your calendar next year. 
Park Kret is the new hangout spot for your next visit to Koh Kret
Thai pescatarian hotpot and fine cut barbeque with a view. 
Cave Craft Cafe, on Sukhumvit 103, Udom Suk road
The peaceful cafe in Udom Suk provides DIY workshops while enjoying premium coffee and healthy eats
Grab a cup of coffee or a cold-pressed juice and then learn paint pouring or customize a t-shirt.
Photo: Tree collapsed on Neilson Hays Library / Facebook, Neilson Hays Library
Neilson Hays Library closes for renovation due to roof damage from fallen tree 
Shut for now, but they’ll be back soon. 
The Langham to renovate Bangkok’s Old Customs House into a luxury hotel
Set to open in 2026 with 78 rooms and an outlet from the three Michelin-starred T’ang Court.
Photo: Baan Tayler / Baan Tayler
Sukhumvit Soi 38 has a new community space for people who love crafts and coffee
Baan Tayler puts a little bit of love into South Thonglor. 
Photo: Paetongtarn Shinawatra / Pheu Thai Facebook
Paetongtarn Shinawatra to become Thailand’s 31st Prime Minister
At just 37, Thaksin’s daughter takes the reins to become Thailand’s 31st Prime Minister. 
Photo: Unsplash / Dusan Kipic
Government presses ahead with casino legislation in Thailand
 A deck of cards, a dream, and B10 billion. 
Beauty and the Babe: Skincare, obsession, and Thai Gen Z
From tweens to teens, the skin care craze is in full force. But why?
Photo: Katie Sirisinha and Srangkun “Lonskii” Sirisinha / Unkoncious
Unkoncious festival hits Croatia in July. BK speaks with the Thai festival pioneers.
Husband and wife festival duo Srangkun “Lonskii” Sirisinha and Katie Sirisinha tell BK about the trance festival’s journey from the beaches of Phuket to an international brand....
Photo: Playboi Carti / Facebook
Rolling Loud announces Playboi Carti as headliner
“Never too much” for Thailand. 
Photo: Robert De Niro at Empire Tower / Tyler Roney
Robert De Niro is in Bangkok to bring attention to Nobu's September opening
The biggest and highest Nobu ever is set to open in September.
Love is Love: Thailand’s senate approves Marriage Equality
A happy Pride Month indeed.
‘Give Me Museums’ is having a pop up store at River City Bangkok
The Little Garden will last until the end of May.
Recap: What went down at Kimpton Maa-Lai’s second annual Chilli Fest
Renowned restos, live music, chili-eating competition, and more.
Photo: Bangkok Island (edited) / Facebook
Bangkok Island in murky waters as permit issues plague the party boat’s pier
After the 4/20 party this weekend, Bangkok Island will be adrift, but you may find “pop-up” parties around the river. 
Photo: Bangkok Island (edited) / Facebook
Bangkok Island in murky waters as permit issues plague the party boat’s pier
Bangkok Island will be adrift after the 4/20 party this weekend, but look out for “pop-up” parties around the river. 
Photo: The Hop Bangkok
Shut Up and Dance: Where to find dancing communities in Bangkok
From freestyle hip-hop and swing to K-pop and voguing, BK explores where (and how) to strut your stuff.
What went down at the Myxtery Kiki Ball hosted by the House of Siren
Thai and International competitors vogue, waack, serve body, and face in a five-hour battle. 
The House of Siren to host a Kiki Ball with international guest judges this Saturday
The categories are voguing, waacking, runway, and more.