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THE UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR FOR THIS MONTH
We have handpicked a couple of cool events here for you that we think you should look out for in the weeks to come across Thailand. These are the best ten upcoming events in the kingdom this month.
Chinese New Year of the Rat 2020
Chinese New Year is an event of Chinese Culture. Chinese New Year 2020 celebrates the Year of the Rat with good food and great family time.
The Eight Best Bangkok Riverside Hotels
This is the list of the Best Riverside Hotels in Bangkok . Sample beautiful views of the famous Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand.
Entertainment
Netflix Movies This Week
Netflix movie screenings include this week; Living With Yourself, The Laundromat, Arctic, Eli, Silver Linings Playbook, Molly’s Game. Thailand Event Guide
Netflix Movies This Month
Netflix movies debut some great movie downloads. Netflix movies screenings include Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Conjuring, Downsizing, Free Willy and American Factory. This month’s Netflix movies and series for your homestay. Movies: Spider-Man “Into the Spider-Verse” Debut A Young Teenager is about Miles Morales, the young successor to Spiderman, in this Oscar-winning animation film. The Super Villain Kingpin threatens New York and the kid is thrown into the deep to solve the issue when he receives help from the various dimensions. The Conjuring on Netflix Movies A demon threatens a family. in this horror hit. Ed and Lorraine Warren, two paranormal investigators, take up the task to investigate this creepy case. In 2013, this film was one of the most successful horror films. The film served for the good of new releases including Annabelle and The Nun on Netflix movies. Downsizing one Netflix App Matt Diamon steps into a self-reduced size in a satirical comedy by Oscar-winner Alexander Payne (Sideways and The Descendants). Matt moves to a miniature resident park for small people where he lives a more luxurious life while supporting the environment. He finds that society still appears as […]
Lego Buys Madame Tussaud for £5billion
A consortium including Lego owner Kirkbi agreed Friday to buy Britain’s Merlin Entertainments, owner of Madame Tussauds wax museum and the London Eye Ferris wheel, for £5.0 billion ($6.3 billion, 5.6 billion euros).
Nightlife
Full Moon Party Is As Diverse As The People
Thailand Event Guide: The original Koh Phangan Full Moon Party is probably one of those Thailand party magnets that attract thousands of backpackers and curious travellers to Thailand’s white beach island Koh Phang Ngan in Southern Thailand. It is the perfect mix of the deep-blue Andaman Sea, white beaches, and great party music. Add onto this lots of travellers and locals who are dancing and relaxing on the beach and in the bars and your perfect festival picture is complete. The party has been copied several times around the world, but organisers have not been able to give attendees what Thailand offers best; surrounding, atmosphere and people. The original Full Moon Party in South Thailand is one of the deepest rooted music festivals. The Party perfectly mixed the deep-blue Andaman Sea, white beaches, a great cool breeze topped up with great party music. Picture travellers and locals dancing the night away, jumping on the bass, drinking then stretching out on the beach. Numerous times the Full Moon Party has been copied around the world, but to duplicate the perfect mix of surrounding, atmosphere and diverse cultures that are so typical for the Full Moon Party is simply missing. You have […]
Best Thailand Nightlife Events That Keep You Awake.
The majority of organized events in Thailand happen after dark. Maybe because it’s pretty hot in the daytime or maybe because people here just love to party after the sun goes down, Thai nightlife in Thailand is world-famous. So, what kinds of events can you expect at night? Not surprisingly, the majority involve music, a few drinks, and possibly a sore head the next morning. Major cities like Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai welcome local and international DJs on a nightly basis, with the big events usually saved for the weekend. Aside from nightclub events, you can find festivals, beach parties, live shows and even a few comedy events. Below, find an overview of all the best Thai nightlife events in all the major cities and tourist areas including Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai. Nightlife events in Bangkok The capital has several nightlife zones for all different tastes. Backpackers will know all about Khao San Road and its many roadside bars, while locals and expats normally stay in the city center around Sukhumvit and Thonglor. Here, some of the tops clubs include Demo, Beam, Glow, and Levels. For the highest density of clubs, check out the party strip of […]
Thailand Time For a Whole Range Of Social Events
Social Events in Thailand Thailand is well suited to accommodate a whole range of social events, whether they are corporate, public or private functions. As a dream destination for weddings, anniversaries, office outings and teambuilding excursions, this page contains all the information you need to know about social events in places like Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Hua Hin and the southern islands. Weddings in Thailand The wedding industry is huge in Thailand – you only have to walk down a street in an upscale area of Bangkok or other tourist resorts to see the rows of wedding organizers, dress shops and agencies. While most locals stay loyal to their home city when getting married, foreign couples looking to get married in Thailand often choose one of the southern islands as the place to tie the knot… often on the beach! The islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Chang prove the most popular with their white-sanded beaches, beach bars and fun activities. Luckily, plenty of five-star hotels on the islands cater specifically for wedding events (as well as other social events). The tropical setting of Phuket also welcomes wedding guests with open arms, but the beaches here tend to be […]
Amazing Foodie
Food Porn in Mouthwatering Bangkok
Thailand Event Guide: It is no wonder that Bangkok is often referred to as one of the greatest cities on earth. Not only can Bangkok boast some of the world’s most beautiful temples, bustling markets and majestic rooftop views, it is a food lover paradise. From the moment you step foot upon the land of smiles, you will sense its people’s compelling passion for food. You will find it on every street corner, down every alley and in the most peculiar of forms. It is a passion so great that it has vastly become one of the world’s most beloved cuisines. Bangkokians in the know will often suggest that the best way to experience the cities gastronomic delights is through one of the highly regarded food tours. Packed with a diverse range of the cities local flavours, they are sure to shock even the most exercised of pallets. Awash with business people and backpackers alike, Bangkok is capable of catering for all budget types. If funds are tight, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll begin on Khaosan Road, the cities epicentre for backpackers. Aligned with all your western favourites for the less adventurous traveller, Khaosan is also jammed with […]
Special dining and Thailand Yummies
Many of Thailand’s dining events and promotions inevitably coincide with holidays and other celebrations. For example, romantic restaurants in Bangkok are known to hold special menus and deals for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, while other holidays such as Christmas and New Year are marked with a series of culinary extravaganzas. International chef visits In recent years, Bangkok’s restaurants have been getting worldwide attention, making Best Restaurants in Asia lists and welcoming international chefs. The cuisine here goes way beyond just pad Thai and a good green curry, with some of the finest French, Italian, American, Indian and Chinese restaurants in Southeast Asia. Top tables for your next visit to look out for are Le Normandy (French), Gaggan (Indian), L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon (French), Nahm (Thai), Eat Me (International), Bo.Lan (Thai) and Water Library (International). For something extra special, why not take advantage of Bangkok’s many rooftop bars – some of which boast views across the city from over 50 floors up. Select venues hold special dining events, with names to look out for including Vertigo, Sky Bar (Sirocco Restaurant), Red Sky, Cloud 47 and Vanilla Sky. Back down to Earth, more memorable dining experiences in the capital can be […]
This is True Catering With Creative Purpose
Catering can be a hassle, but not anymore. Whether you are looking to organise a work dinner, a company celebration, or a formal corporate event, food can be a big issue and something that will play a massive part in the success of your event. Planning your event doesn’t need to be stressful at all, there are so many Bangkok catering companies to choose from, the biggest dilemma is knowing which one to pick. With all that choice in mind, you can afford to be picky and organise something extraordinary. Not only are there a lot of great Bangkok companies, but there are also some very creative and alternative options. So why not bring your event to life with food that not just fill bellies but will also impress and inspire your guests. Here are five alternative and creative Bangkok companies everyone would love: Creative: Yellow Spoon Pastry Yellow Spoon Pastry is an excellent example of a fun and creative Bangkok company. Specializing in Western cuisine, they take traditional European and American dishes (such as pasta, pies, and sandwiches), and bring them to life with lots of colourful character and inventiveness. Everything is entirely original […]
Things To Do In and Around the City
Full Moon Party Is As Diverse As The People
Thailand Event Guide: The original Koh Phangan Full Moon Party is probably one of those Thailand party magnets that attract thousands of backpackers and curious travellers to Thailand’s white beach island Koh Phang Ngan in Southern Thailand. It is the perfect mix of the deep-blue Andaman Sea, white beaches, and great party music. Add onto this lots of travellers and locals who are dancing and relaxing on the beach and in the bars and your perfect festival picture is complete. The party has been copied several times around the world, but organisers have not been able to give attendees what Thailand offers best; surrounding, atmosphere and people. The original Full Moon Party in South Thailand is one of the deepest rooted music festivals. The Party perfectly mixed the deep-blue Andaman Sea, white beaches, a great cool breeze topped up with great party music. Picture travellers and locals dancing the night away, jumping on the bass, drinking then stretching out on the beach. Numerous times the Full Moon Party has been copied around the world, but to duplicate the perfect mix of surrounding, atmosphere and diverse cultures that are so typical for the Full Moon Party is simply missing. You have […]
Best Thailand Nightlife Events That Keep You Awake.
The majority of organized events in Thailand happen after dark. Maybe because it’s pretty hot in the daytime or maybe because people here just love to party after the sun goes down, Thai nightlife in Thailand is world-famous. So, what kinds of events can you expect at night? Not surprisingly, the majority involve music, a few drinks, and possibly a sore head the next morning. Major cities like Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai welcome local and international DJs on a nightly basis, with the big events usually saved for the weekend. Aside from nightclub events, you can find festivals, beach parties, live shows and even a few comedy events. Below, find an overview of all the best Thai nightlife events in all the major cities and tourist areas including Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai. Nightlife events in Bangkok The capital has several nightlife zones for all different tastes. Backpackers will know all about Khao San Road and its many roadside bars, while locals and expats normally stay in the city center around Sukhumvit and Thonglor. Here, some of the tops clubs include Demo, Beam, Glow, and Levels. For the highest density of clubs, check out the party strip of […]
Thailand Time For a Whole Range Of Social Events
Social Events in Thailand Thailand is well suited to accommodate a whole range of social events, whether they are corporate, public or private functions. As a dream destination for weddings, anniversaries, office outings and teambuilding excursions, this page contains all the information you need to know about social events in places like Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Hua Hin and the southern islands. Weddings in Thailand The wedding industry is huge in Thailand – you only have to walk down a street in an upscale area of Bangkok or other tourist resorts to see the rows of wedding organizers, dress shops and agencies. While most locals stay loyal to their home city when getting married, foreign couples looking to get married in Thailand often choose one of the southern islands as the place to tie the knot… often on the beach! The islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Chang prove the most popular with their white-sanded beaches, beach bars and fun activities. Luckily, plenty of five-star hotels on the islands cater specifically for wedding events (as well as other social events). The tropical setting of Phuket also welcomes wedding guests with open arms, but the beaches here tend to be […]
Tech & Gadgets
Cars Connected To Internet Could Be Hacked
Automakers are producing new vehicles increasingly vulnerable to hackers, which could result in thousands of deaths in the event of a mass cyberattack, according to an Advocacy Group.
Apple Announces That iTunes is History
Apple will announce on Monday that iTunes, the music app will disappear, Bloomberg writes in a preview of next week’s Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). According to Bloomberg, the company also plans to replace iTunes on MacOS with the Music, TV, and Podcasts apps, as that also happened on iPhones and iPads.
Samsung S10 Plus Release Is Coming
Mover over iPhone X, the Samsung S10 contender has arrived. A Samsung press event held in San Francisco this week has brought the announcement of the new Samsung Galaxy series. As the ‘Galaxy S’ series approaches its 10th year, Samsung decided to celebrate by releasing what could arguably be their most powerful smartphone yet.
Don't Miss Out on These Upcoming Events
Bangkok hip-hop fans will be in their element this April as renowned American rap artists, Lil Pump and Tyga, are penned in to perform live at the Fresh Music Festival. It promises to be a scintillating day and night of top-notch rap music in Bangkok. The event is taking place at the Show DC Hall Bangkok on 3 April 2020.
So Sofitel Bangkok is known for their creative events, but they have truly outdone themselves this time, with a mega-feast of unlimited wine and the best cheese!
The Hooters Samui leg of the contest will be taking place on 3 April 2020 for those who want to get the opportunity to win up to 100,000 in cash prizes for demolishing chicken wings. If you live in Koh Samui or will be there in early April, make sure you get over to Hooters Samui to partake in fun.
Forms of Asian pop such as K-Pop have become mainstays on the Western music scene and have achieved much widespread success since the turn of 2010. The Filipino-American singer-songwriter and musician, Albert Posis, will be performing at the Live Arena RCA in Bangkok on 3 April 2020 and will bring his own unique R’n’B sounds to the city.
the Longlay Beachlife Festival 2020 at Cha-Am in the Phetchaburi District on the way to Hua Hin is an inspired choice. This Cha-Am festival is under a 4-hour drive from Bangkok. It will be taking place over two days between 4 April and 5 April 2020.
DJ Snake will be performing live at the ‘Road To Together Festival Bangkok 2020’. The event will take place at the BITEC Bangna venue from 4 pm until late on 3 April 2020. Fans of innovative dance music and high-quality EDM DJ sets really need to attend the event. If you are a fan of the innovative Paris native, DJ Snake will bring BTEC to its very foundations.
The Full Moon Party is a monthly event with a global reach. The monthly parties take place on Koh Phangan beach in Southern Thailand.
The Afrodeesiac 2020 Festival will be taking place at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok. The event is a festival to celebrate the roots of African culture and its influence on music, art, dance, and culture. The festival will be taking place from 10 April 2020 to 13 April 2020.
Thailand is one of the most prosperous nations in SE-Asia in terms of powerlifting. They have had numerous successes in the Olympics. You can catch one of the most prestigious Thailand powerlifting events taking place in Asia this year.
If you love EDM and are in the Pattaya and Chonburi areas in early April just before Songkran, The Tropixx Music Festival Pattaya 2020 will take place in a beachside location over two days on 10 April and 11 April 2020 at the Zign Hotel Pattaya.
Phuket Bike Week 2020 is one of the most eagerly-awaited Phuket events of the year. The prestigious event always takes place around Songkran Thai New Year. It always attracts a vast amount of bikers and bike fanatics from not just Asia, but from right across the world.
S2O Festival will soak Bangkok again from 11-13 April 2020! The S2O Songkran Festival is one of Thailand’s and more likely the world’s wettest soaking party where tens of thousands of litres water will squirt and where the crowd will get soaked to the beats and bones.
With so much happening over the Thai New Year period, it’s essential to get your priorities in order and your plans set in stone well in advance. The Siam Songkran Music Festival 2020 will take place between 11 April and 13 April 2020 at Urban Yard Bangkok RCA. It promises to be one of the largest and fun-filled Songkran parties of the year.
The Khanom Festival 2020 will be taking place in Nakhon Si Thammarat on 12 April 2020. It promises to kick-start Songkran 2020 in fine style. Although Bangkok is a fantastic city to enjoy Songkran, getting away to the South of Thailand will be a great decision.
Are you looking to celebrate Songkran Thai New Year 2020 most spectacularly in Hua Hin to the sound of hip-hop beats? The Volo Festival Hua Hin 2020 will be taking place over two days over 13 April and 14 April 2020.
One of the best aspects of Phuket is its beautiful aquatic and marine life. The 11th Annual Mai Khao Marine Turtle Release is one of the most interesting Phuket maritime events that take place.
The Westin pool party is hosted at the Westin pool terrace rooftop area and will combine an action-packed pool party in Bangkok with a host of live-DJs who will play some cool tunes.
The Bangkok International Motor Show 2020 will be taking place at the IMPACT Exhibition Center from the 25 March 2020 until 5 April 2020. We are fortunate in Bangkok to host many international exhibitions across a myriad of trades. This one promises to be special if you are a car connoisseur.
The proclaimed pool parties in Bangkok are lead by just a few hotels in Bangkok. The Sofitel So pool party is the most desired pool party in Bangkok.
If you are in Pattaya in May and want to prove you are a world-class level eater, you need to enter the Hooters National Wing Eating Contest 2020. Round 5 of the event will be taking place at Hooters Pattaya on 15 May 2020. And if you quality from the round, you will be invited to the grand final and have a chance to win 100,000 THB in prize money.
For centuries, artisans have used the material from squid and similar creatures to create molds. Discover a tried and true method for casting jewellery at Atelier Rudee. Learn how to use cuttlebone to create moulds for your jewellery creations.
If you want to attend one of the most interesting Bangkok film festivals of 2020, the Shorties Film Festival Bangkok 2020 should be at the top of your shortlist. The festival will take place across seven different countries with their Bangkok edition. It will take place between 19 May and 23 May 2020 at The Hive Thonglor.
Koh Samui is once again the exotic backdrop for the Koh Samui Regatta where more than 300 sailors from different countries will compete together in the final event of the 17th Asian Yachting Grand Prix Championship.
The Rio Carnival in Brazil is one of those bucket list things to do in your lifetime. However, if you fancy a bit of Brazilian flair and flavour in Bangkok, the Brazilian Carnival Ball 2020 at the Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok is the next best thing. The carnival will take place at the hotel on 23 May 2020.
THAIFEX World of Food Asia 2020 is an international Bangkok trade fair to promote the food & beverage (F&B) industry in Asia. This international trade fair will be taking place at the IMPACT Exhibition Center Bangkok from 26 May 2020 to 30 May 2020.
When we talk about live music concerts in Bangkok, there is so much emphasis on EDM acts and rock bands. However, if you are a fan of live R&B and jazz music, we would recommend that you check out Moonchild Live In Bangkok on 30 May 2020 at Lido Connect.
‘Circuit Festival Asia’ returns to Thailand after their mega launch party and festival last year. The huge LGBT music festival consists of 4 massive events with a world-class guestlist. attracting crowds from across Asia and beyond!
If you are looking for a reason to visit the region this year, the Glow Fest Krabi 2020 is taking place at the Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort in the middle of the year. This Krabi event will be taking place on 6 June 2020.
Centara World Masters Golf Championship will take place from Sunday 9 – Saturday 13 June in Hua Hin, Thailand. In just four years’ time, Centara World Masters have become a fast-growing event for golf enthusiasts with golf tournaments and social events.
Rugby is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world and is surprisingly becoming very popular throughout Asia. The Phuket International Rugby Tens 2020 tournament will be taking place at Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort from 19 June to 21 Jun 2020.
When you want to catch some live bands in Bangkok in September 2020, the Mature Festival Bangkok 1st will be taking place at Voice Space and will be a music lover’s paradise. This 1-day festival will take place at the venue on 3rd September 2020 and will showcase several local bands playing live in Bangkok.
Thailand is home to some of the biggest and best regattas in SE-Asia, and not many are bigger than the Samui Regatta 2020. This prestigious regatta will be taking place at Chaweng Beach Koh Samui. The event will take place over a week-long period between 23 May and 30 May 2020.