A list of curated events in and around Bangkok to help you plan your week

There’s loads happening on payday week. Coincidence? We think not. From book sales and weekend markets to concerts and exhibitions, here are our picks from the bunch.

1/8 Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Bangkok 2022

The biggest annual English books sale is back in Bangkok with whopping discounts of up to 95%. Incredible collections across all genres—from fantasy fiction, to self-help, to memoirs—are gathered in one place for bookworms of all ages. Note that there will be no plastic bags given or sold inside, so remember to bring your own tote bags!

IMPACT Hall 4, 47/569 Moo 3 Popular 3 Road
10am-10pm, March 23-April 3
fb.com/bbwbooksthailand

2/8 Good Hood! Volume 2

Good Hood! weekend market returns for a second edition this Friday. Located at the pier, enjoy views of the Chao Phraya River as you grab bites from booths and listen to chill Thai music from Whal & Dolph, Zweed ‘N Roll, and many more artists. The dress code is “summer”, and the entry ticket price is 200 baht per day.

Sermsuk Warehouse Pepsi Pier, 721 Charoen Nakorn Road
3:30-11pm, April 1-3
fb.com/goodhoodservices

3/8 ‘Wings of Throne’ by Svay Sareth

A solo exhibition by artist Svay Sareth, eight pairs of soft sculptures in the form of dragons’ wings will be on display at Art Warehouse. The wings represent the historical journey and hardships of Cambodians. The corruption, the bloodshed, as well as honour and artistic liberation are represented on what allow dragons to fly.

Art Warehouse, Unit A, 3rd Floor, N22, Naradhiwat Rajanagarindra Soi 22
11am-7pm, April 1-23
rkfineart.com, 02-037-6944

4/8 RBSO Opera & Broadway Evening

Performing the musical works of Handel, Puccini, Lehár, Lloyd-Webber, and more, join the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in an evening of opera and broadway. One of the performers includes “Luk-Pla” Areeya, The Voice Thailand 2018 finalist and winner of the Opera Siam ASEAN International Singing Competition. Tickets are 600 baht per person, inclusive of one drink.

AUA Auditorium, 179 Ratchadamri Road
7:30pm, April 1
rbsothailand.com, 02-255-6617

5/8 Sepsuk Lighting & Lifestyle

Starting this Friday, ChangChui presents a lights exhibition, complete with plenty of street food and alcoholic drinks. Whether you are good with the camera or just looking for something to post on your Instagram, the pop-up photo spots provide a fun activity for you and company.

ChangChui, 460/8 Sirindhorn Road
6-10pm, April 1-3
fb.com/sepsuk.official, 081-817-2888

6/8 ‘Two Shots’ at Sing Sing

Party animals, don’t miss Sing Sing’s dance party on Saturday night. Called ‘Two Shots’ because everyone is entitled to two complimentary shots, the 300 baht entry fee comes with a requirement of a negative Covid test result of no more than 24 hours. Otherwise, it’s 400 baht for entry and an ATK test. 

Sing Sing Theatre, 45 Sukhumvit Soi 45
7pm, April 2
fb.com/singsingtheatre, 063-225-1331

7/8 All Star Jazz Quartet Live

Grab one of Foojohn’s exceptional cocktail and enjoy the live stylings of four international jazz stars. Entry fee is 150 baht, and bookings are valid until 8pm.

Foojohn Jazz Club,  831 Charoenkrung Soi 31
7:30-11pm, April 2
fb.com/foojohnjazzclub, 061-401-3814

8/8

The Okura Prestige Bangkok presents a wedding showcase to help couples plan the picture-perfect wedding of their dreams. Everything from the wedding menu to live music and floral arrangements can be found within the Grand Ballroom.

The Okura Prestige Bangkok, 57 Wireless Road
10am-7pm, April 2-3
okurabangkok.com, 02-687-9000