From special dinners to lively guest shifts, here are the best things to do in Bangkok this week.
In a city as big as Bangkok, there will always be activities of interest every week. Looking at the variety of restaurants here, we can’t tell you how often special chef events take place in one month, be it Michelin-starred or hidden restaurants. However, food isn’t the only focus for Bangkok. If you love socialising and trying out new concoctions at night, countless high-end bars are waiting to offer you their creations.
Feeling full already? Take a walk through the occasional pop-up markets, join an innovative fitness class, relax with a spa session, or participate in a talk about our society’s biggest topics. This is just a glimpse of what a city that never sleeps can offer on a day-to-day basis.
If you don’t want to miss out on the most luxurious dinners and activities that the city has to offer, here, we’ve compiled a weekly updated list for you. Here are the best things to do in Bangkok this week.
The Arzuaga Wine Dinner at Bistrot De La Mer, located on Floor 19 of Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, offers an exclusive evening of gourmet indulgence. Enjoy a four-course wine-pairing dinner featuring exquisite dishes from Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro and gourmet French cuisine crafted by Chef Slawomir. Highlights include King Salmon Gravlax, Confit Duck Ravioli, Beef Cheek Bourguignon, and Valrhona Chocolate Tart for dessert. The event also features Santiago Diaz Fernandez, Brand Ambassador of Arzuaga Winery.
The event runs on Wednesday, 4th September 2024, from 6.30-10pm, priced at THB 2,700++. Reservations are highly recommended.
Central Department Store, under Central Retail, has launched a new ‘Beauty Galerie’ at Central Chidlom. Spanning over 6,000 square metres, this new beauty haven showcases a curated collection of more than 150 top-tier beauty brands and services. Designed with a luxurious pink Terazzo aesthetic under the Garden of Roses concept, the space features exclusive brands such as Prada Beauty and HERA, new boutiques for Dior, Chanel and La Mer’s flagship store.
The launch event also introduced Thailand’s first AI beauty service, the NISA AI Beauty Advisor. This innovative system offers personalised beauty product recommendations based on individual skin concerns through a HOLOVUE interactive Holographic Display, enhancing the shopping experience with real-time, tailored suggestions.
Experience the cutting-edge NISA AI Beauty Advisor at Beauty Galerie, available now.
This exclusive event features a collaboration between Chef Pakorn ‘Tan’ Kosiyabong and GranMonte Vineyard & Winery, celebrating the Year of the Goat and the Year of the Rabbit. Enjoy Goat Bangkok’s new menu with innovative canapé bites and cherished signature dishes, paired with premium wines from GranMonte. The tasting menu is priced at THB 3,900++ with an optional wine pairing for THB 2,600++
The event runs from 5 – 6 September, 2024. Reservations are highly recommended.
Kick off Bangkok’s 26th International Festival of Dance and Music with an extraordinary performance of Marie Antoinette on Saturday, 7th September, at 7pm. Choreographed by Thierry Malandain and performed by Malandain Ballet Biarritz, this neoclassical ballet explores the complex life of one of history’s most famously controversial queens. The production juxtaposes politics and flirtation against the backdrop of the French Revolution, offering a profound exploration of Marie Antoinette’s psychology. The performance will be accompanied by the Opéra Royal Château de Versailles Orchestra, supported by the Embassy of France.
The event runs on 7th September, 2024 at 19:00 pm. Reservations are highly recommended.
One Michelin-starred IGNIV Bangkok is celebrating autumn with a new menu featuring 18 handcrafted dishes that blend European and Thai flavours. The menu captures the essence of hearty root vegetables like truffle, white fungus, and brussel sprouts, complemented by locally sourced produce from Chiang Rai and Tak provinces, including mountain kombu, coffee blossom, and heart of palm.
Highlights of the Autumn menu include Truffle-Duexelle-Kataifi, Foie Gras-Salee Truffle, Deer-Black Garlic-Brussel Sprouts, Rainbow Trout, and much more.
The Autumn menu is available from 2 September, 2024 – 30 November, 2024. From 6pm – 11pm, priced at THB 5,500++ per person, reservations are highly recommended.
ABar Rooftop introduces the South Ripple, an eco-friendly cocktail that highlights Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park commitment to sustainability. Created by Teerawee ‘Night’ Piyajiarana for the 2024 Marriott International APEC Sustainable Bartender Championship, this award-winning cocktail is a fresh twist on the Bloody Mary. It features Altos Reposado tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and tomato juice, with a special syrup made from repurposed oyster shells and lime peel, plus a subtle touch of Sriracha. Served in a handcrafted ceramic cup from powdered oyster shells, this cocktail is a blend of creativity and environmental care.
The drink is now available from 1 September, 2024 – 30 September, 2024. ABar rooftop is open daily from 5pm – midnight.
Experience the seductive allure of Ruby’s, the latest addition to the Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok. This exclusive cocktail bar, seating just 16, offers an intimate and immersive experience inspired by the mystique of gemstones and Old Bangkok. With a philosophy that ‘cocktails are like kisses,’ Ruby presents a menu of 14 unique cocktails and 2 mocktails. Highlights include the ‘Ruby,’ a gin-based cocktail with delicate jasmine notes and bright scarlet ingredients like strawberry, pomegranate, and hibiscus, the ‘Diamond’ which comprises of Tequila Blanco and creamy Hokkaido yoghurt liqueur, organic yoghurt, and pear, and the ‘Emerald’ made with gin, artisanal mezcal, melon, mango sticky rice, and durian coconut foam.
Ruby’s is open now. Reservations are highly recommended.
Nafisa is a digital writer for Prestige Online who loves Fashion, Food and Lively Events. When she's not writing Prestige stories or scouting the latest trends on Tiktok, you'll likely find her by the ..Read More
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