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Bangkok Events & Happenings
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In Bangkok, this glorious city of angels known locally as "Krung Thep", with its dynamic movement of social scenes, there are plenty of events and activities happening around town. Some come to remember; some come to forget; but certainly they will all find something to enjoy. Come and see what people are doing in town and see if you have missed out. |
Valentine's Day in Bangkok |
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Songkran in Bangkok |
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Easter in Bangkok |
What do you know about the origins of Easter? This, I ask the man behind the intricate edible artworks of famed Mariott Resort & Spa pastry shop Numero Uno, executive pastry chef Bernd Opiela. I'm waiting for a fairytale, concerning spring rites, goddesses and the moon, so I'm a little startled by his abrupt reply: "Forget about it and enjoy the chocolate!" How can anyone argue with that? (READ MORE) |
Christmas in Bangkok: Jingle all the way |
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New Year's Eve in Bangkok |
Perhaps the most deliberately hedonistic of holidays, New Year's Eve is the culmination of the Lunar year, and time to squeeze in the last of guilty pleasures. Like everywhere else, people in Bangkok head out on the town, searching for a final fix. Seeking some culinary indulgences before the beginning of a rigorous macrobiotic diet, or one last riotous night of hard-core partying? (READ MORE) |
Chinese New Year in Bangkok |
Head down to Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown, where old buildings of vintage-style architecture peep through neon ideograms. Take your senses for a stroll and behold the transition from the Year of the Pig to the Reign of the Rat. With as much as 14% of Thailand's population claiming Chinese ancestry, celebrations in Bangkok are big news! (READ MORE) |



