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Tell Bangkok about YOUR event! Bangkok What's On: today (Click here for local markets taking place in Bangkok today) Bangkok: Central: What's On Art & Exhibitions Righteous King of Kings From: Monday 7 May 2012 To: Thursday 26 July 2012 In celebration of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 84th birthday, the National Museum Bangkok and the Fine Arts Department will hold a special exhibition of... Children & Family Events Dusit Zoo Every day Over 1,500 animals including elephants, hipos, lions, tigers, rhinoceros and gibbons. Situated around a lake with paddleboats and restuarant. Open daily from... BAMBI Playgroups Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri BAMBI (Bangkok Mothers and Babies International) is a mother-led volunteer organization that provides information, support and companionship for pregnant women,... Can U Kick It Soccer Academy Coaching Program Every day Football coaching across Bangkok for children from 4 to 16 years old. To ensure that Can U Kick It football players develop in a stress free atmosphere, the... KIS International School IB Diploma Scholarships 2012-13 From: Wednesday 18 January 2012 To: Thursday 31 May 2012 KIS International School is currently accepting applications for their coveted IB Diploma academic scholarships for the academic year 2012-2013. The IB Diploma... Dance & Ballet Performance Tango in Bangkok Every day You can learn to dance Tango in Bangkok most nights of the week. For more information on courses, venues and times please visit the website of Tango Bangkok. Dancing: Latin & Salsa Salsa in Bangkok Every day You can dance Salsa in Bangkok most nights of the week. For more information on venues, times and courses please visit the website of Salsa Bangkok. Film House RCA From: Thursday 10 May 2012 To: Friday 18 May 2012 Small cinema screening independent and avant garde Thai and international films. This weeks showing the following films in English; Always: Sunset on Third... Sports Events Muay Thai Boxing - Ratchadamnoen Stadium Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu One of the two best known and regarded stadiums for Muay Thai boxing. Open on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sundays from 18:30. Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue. Tel:... Ultimate Frisbee From: Sunday 9 January 2011 To: Saturday 8 September 2012 Ultimate is played weekly in Bangkok by a group of expat and locals with a Sunday practice and pick up for all levels and beginners. At the Ror Neung Phan Neung... Theatre & Shows Siam Niramit Show Every day Performance of Thailand's arts and cultural heritage with special effects. A journey to the enchanted Kingdom of Thailand. Open daily from 17:30-22:00. More... Calypso Cabaret Theatre Every day Cabaret in Bangkok with an evening of performances, dancing and singing with more than 50 beautiful 'women' and a lot of fun. Two shows a night at 20:15 and... Thai Masked Dance at Sala Chalermkrung Every Thu, Fri A new episode of Khon Masked Dance entitled “Hanuman Chankamhaeng”, an excerpt from the Ramakien story. Involving traditional singing, dancing,... Walks & Visits Absolute Explorer Bicycle Safari Every day Simple, fun and leisurely bicycle trips suitable for adults and children over seven. Small groups and interesting routes taking you to places rarely seen in... Free Guided Tours of the National Museum Bangkok Every Wed, Thu, Sat Foreign language tours of the National Museum given by a passionate group of expats, who undergo intensive training at an annual Guiding Workshop and study... Bangkok: Riverside: What's On Food & Wine Events Lord Jim's Buffet Lunch - Mandarin Oriental Every day Seafood restaurant at The Oriental Bangkok which is well known for it's magnificent seafood buffet lunches. Open daily for buffet lunches and a la carte dinners.... Afternoon Tea - The Peninsula Bangkok Every day Afternoon tea at The Peninsula Bangkok in The Lobby. Ideal place for friends to meet, share snacks and the latest news, or for business associates to gather for... Afternoon Tea - Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok Every day Daily afternoon tea at the Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok in the Lobby Lounge with a choice of over 80 teas. Weekend special afternoon tea buffet with live music. 89... Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul Jazz at The Bamboo Bar - The Oriental Bangkok Every day Renowned for its nightly live jazz and large selection of cocktails in a relaxing jungle like atmosphere. From now until the 31st October, nightly except Sunday,... Walks & Visits Benjarong River Cruise Every day Daily cruises on the Chao Phraya River including trips to Ayutthaya, over night cruises, sunset cocktail cruises and special events such as New Year's Eve,... Thai River Cruise Every day Daily cruises on the Chao Phraya River including special dinner cruises, sunset cocktail cruises, Ayutthaya cruises and special events such as New Year's Eve,... Thanatharee Rice Barge Cruise Every day Unique river cruises to visit parts of Thailand rarely visited by tourists including bicycle tours. Two and three day tours available. Visit website for further... Bangkok: Siam Square & Ploenchit: What's On Art & Exhibitions Fundamentals of Living Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday 18 April 2012 To: Wednesday 30 May 2012 A series of sketches by Tanupon En-on at the Whitespace Gallery. Open Tuesday to Fridays 13:00-19:00 and weekends 11:30-20:00. Room #260, 2nd Floor, Lido Bldg.,... Awkward From: Tuesday 17 April 2012 To: Wednesday 30 May 2012 Mixed-media artworks created under the concept of ‘feeling uneasy’ when one is in the situation that cannot express everything in mind. At the... Current Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 5 April 2012 To: Sunday 27 May 2012 Exhibition including fine arts such as painting, sculpture, printing, mixed-media, design, photography and organized by The Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai... Awkward Solo Art Exibition Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 27 April 2012 To: Sunday 27 May 2012 Nopchai Ungkavatanapong is a famous Thai Artist and is known in Art circles as "Toi". He studied and created in the United States for 14 years before... Children & Family Events Siam Ocean World Every day Seven different zones including deep reef, living ocean, rocky shore, open ocean, penguin, shark feeding and glass bottom boat trips. Open daily 09:00-22:00.... Madame Tussauds Bangkok Every day Wax museum with a large number of wax figures of famous personalities. Open daily from 10:00 to 21:00. At Siam Discovery, 6th Floor, 989 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan.... Film Paragon Cineplex From: Thursday 10 May 2012 To: Friday 18 May 2012 Large cinema with various screens (including an IMAX theatre) and VIP seats. This week showing the following films in English; Bel Ami, Dark Shadows, The... SFC MBK From: Thursday 10 May 2012 To: Friday 18 May 2012 Modern cinema with various screens and VIP seats located in a well-known shopping mall. Check website or telephone cinema for exact schedule. National Stadium... Imax Theatre From: Thursday 10 May 2012 To: Friday 18 May 2012 Part of the Paragon Cineplex, this theatre uses Imax technology. This week showing the following films in English; Wrath of the Titans. Check the website or... SF World Cinema From: Thursday 10 May 2012 To: Friday 18 May 2012 Flagship multi-plex with fifteen screens showing many English-language films. VIP cinema and choice of special seats. Check website or telephone cinema for exact... Apex Scala & Lido From: Thursday 10 May 2012 To: Friday 18 May 2012 Small cinema built in 1967 showing independent and international films. At the Lido the following films in English are being shown; Being Flyn, Always 3, From Up... Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul Jazz at The Diplomat Bar - Conrad Hotel Every day Well known bar in central Bangkok with live jazz most evenings. Could be closed due to protests, check before departure. Tiffany Abril will be playing until the... Bangkok: Silom & Sathorn: What's On Art & Exhibitions Cryptoart at EAT ME From: Monday 7 May 2012 To: Friday 29 June 2012 Cryptoart, the second exhibition by Bangkok based Spanish artist, The Raf will be on display at Eat Me. In the latest absurdist series Cryptoart, The Raf... The Propaganda For Mental Movement Ad Campaign From: Saturday 12 May 2012 To: Sunday 29 July 2012 An exhibition by participants in the Propaganda for Mental Movement Ad Campaign. This interactive exhibition was initiated by American born artist Rebecca... Food & Wine Events Shisha Nights at the Latitude Lounge & Bar From: Tuesday 1 May 2012 To: Thursday 31 May 2012 Enjoy a world of relaxation in the lavish setting of Latitude decked out in Moroccan style and décor. Chill out nursing a drink, imbibe crafted cocktails... A White Delight at Vertigo From: Tuesday 1 May 2012 To: Thursday 31 May 2012 During the month of May Vertigo will be offering this scrumptious, tender vegetable in a number of appetizers and main courses. At the Banyan Tree. 21/100 South... Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul Niu's On Silom - Nightly Live Jazz & Blues Every day Jazz, blues bar and restaurant with daily live music. For exact schedule telephone or visit website. Located between Silom Soi 17 and Soi 19 at Baan Silom... Music: Rock, Pop & Country Live Music - Roadhouse Barbecue Every day Live music most nights of the week with local bands. Telephone to check exact schedule. Tel: 02 236 8010. Theatre & Shows Joe Louis Puppet Theatre Every day Traditional Thai puppet theatre performs regularly in venues across Bangkok. Tel: 02 965 8288. Bangkok: Suburbs: What's On Children & Family Events Dream World Every day Theme park with fantasy land, adventure land and dream garden. Rides, roller coaster and shows. Open every day. Ten minutes drive north of Don Muang airport. 62... Safari World Every day Safari park and marine park. Highlights include a wildlife feeding show, white tiger show, jungle cruise river ride and adventure island. Open daily from... Bangkok: Sukhumvit: What's On Art & Exhibitions "U.P.O." (Unidentified Permanent Object) Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 10 May 2012 To: Sunday 10 June 2012 The art exhibition "U.P.O. (Unidentified Permanent Object)" by Wasinburee Supanichvoraparch, presents work of art created by the art of ceramics... Evolution From: Saturday 5 May 2012 To: Wednesday 23 May 2012 Photography and video installation by China's leading contemporary photographer Lu Jun. At La Lanta Fine Art. Open daily except Sundays and Mondays. 10:00-19:00.... Children & Family Events Storytime Preschool Weekly Playgroup From: Wednesday 16 May 2012 To: Wednesday 18 July 2012 Structured playgroup: Circle Time, Waterplay, Snacks, Storytime, Artwork, Sandplay. At Storytime Preschool from 09:00 to 11:00 for children aged 18 months to 3... Film SFX Cinema - The Emporium From: Thursday 10 May 2012 To: Friday 18 May 2012 Large cinema located on Sukhumvit Road in the Emporium shopping complex. Easy access by Prom Phong BTS. Check the website or telephone cinema for exact... Music: DJ & Clubbing Q Bar - Ritual Thursday Every Thu Night of intense house music. Minimum age 20 and I.D. required. Open from 20:00. Q Bar - Sukhumvit Soi 11 Tel: 02-2523274. Music: Rock, Pop & Country Irish Band - Finnegan's Irish Pub Every Thu Authentic Irish band "No Fixed Abode" at Finnegan's Irish pub. Open daily from 10:30–01:00. 23/1 Sukhumvit Soi 4. Tel: 02 656 8160. Talks & Workshops Thailand Educators Network (TEN): Brain Fitness and Children’s Success in the Classroom On: Thursday 17 May 2012 Understanding Brain Fitness and how it affects attention and student performance in class with Naresh Indhewat from Advance Ed-Brainfit Studio. At Bourbon Street... BITEC: What's On Conferences & Trade Fairs IA Robotics 2012 From: Thursday 17 May 2012 To: Sunday 20 May 2012 Industrial Automation exhibition. At BITEC. Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre. 88 Bangna-Trad Rd, Bangna. Tel: 02 749 3939. IMPACT: What's On Events, Festivals & Fairs Thailand's Paradise Fair 2012 From: Saturday 12 May 2012 To: Sunday 20 May 2012 Furniture Fair, Wedding Fair, Fashion, Jewelry, Beauty, Spa and Health, Book Fair, Super Car, Housing and Property Fair, Family & Child Fair. At the Impact... Money Expo 2012 From: Thursday 17 May 2012 To: Sunday 20 May 2012 At the Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi. Tel: 02 833 4455. Provinces: What's On Walks & Visits Muang Boran Ancient City Every day The "world's largest open air museum" highlights the architecture and arts of Thailand through the ages. Open every day from 08:00-17:00. Tel: 02 709... Bangkok: Central (website) Pak Khlong Flower Market Every day Pak Khlong Flower Market: Flowers and fresh vegetables can be found in this market which is alongside the Chao Phraya river, close to Chinatown. The best way to find it is by taxi or take a river boat to Saphan Phut Pier and then take a tuk tuk. A good time to visit is early in the morning soon after the deliveries of fresh produce have been made. Open all day, every day. Saphan Phut Pier. Thewet Plant and Flower Market Every day Thewet Plant and Flower Market: Close to Pak Khlong flower market, it sells a wide variety of potted plants as well as flowers. Easiest to reach by river boat or taxi, it is near the National Library. Open daily from 09:00-18:00. Thewet Pier, Krung Kasem Road. Patpong Night Market Every day Patpong Night Market: Located next to many bars and strip clubs, there are clothes and CDs for sale in this market. Products tend to be counterfeit copies and the prices first quoted are high. Always bargain. Open daily from 18:00-24:00 approximately. Silom MRT or Sala Daeng BTS, Soi Patpong 1 & 2. Sampeng Lane Every day Sampeng Lane: Huge market in Chinatown that has a wide variety of goods on sale. Kids clothes, art and craft materials and toys as well as much more. The market is open seven days a week and can get very busy at weekends. Open daily from 08:00–20:00. Wanit 1, Ratchawong, Chinatown. Huaykwang Market Every day A lively night market on Huaykwang street between the Prachasongkro intersection and Ratchadapisek road. Clothes, accessories, cosmetics, gifts, flowers, fruits, restaurants and food-venders set on the sidewalk. Also a fresh market during the day with fruits, vegetables, fish and seafood. Night market from 21:00-05.00 on Huaykwang street. Huai Khwang MRT(subway). Talat Sam Yan Every day Central Bangkok market with best selection of fresh fish including grouper, snow fish, parrot fish and tiger prawns. Also a good selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, brewed coffee and tea, imported cookies and snacks, many Chinese ingredients and specialities, gourmet mushrooms, pork, chicken and many restaurants. On Chulalongkorn Soi 6 which is near the Phayathai and Rama 4 road intersection. Talat Aw Taw Kaw Every day Relatively expensive and exclusive market with high quality fresh produce selling at high prices. Organic vegetables, farm-raised chickens and imported fruits are a few of the products on sale at this market, which is widely used by chefs from some of the top restaurants in Bangkok. There are also many food vendors selling a selection of cooked food. Close to Chatuchak market on Kamphaeng Phet road. Kamphaeng Phet MRT station and use the exit opposite to the Chatuchak market exit. Phahurat Indian Market Every day Huge selection of fabrics, spices, household items and Indian cuisine every day at the Phahurat Indian Market. Located at the edge of Chinatown in central Bangkok. Provinces (website) Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Every day This famous floating market southwest of Bangkok can be reached by car or bus. Longtail boat (traditional Thai boat) can be hired to travel around the many waterways of the market. Fresh fruit, vegetables and cooked food are all for sale from the floating market boats. Most of the customers are tourists. Open from 07:00 to 13:00 daily. At Mae Khlong River, Damnoen Saduak. |
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