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Things to do in Thailand—adventure, culture, and leisure activities for every traveller. Discover top attractions, must-visit destinations, and local hotspots with The Thaiger, your trusted Thailand travel guide.

  • Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok hosts Bangkok Design Week 2026 | Thaiger

    Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok hosts Bangkok Design Week 2026

    Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok, in collaboration with the Bang Rak District Office, is honoured to be selected as one of the principal venues for Bangkok Design Week 2026 (BKKDW 2026). Organised by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organisation) (CEA), the international creative festival will take place from January 29 to February 8 under the theme “Design S/O/S.” Bangkok Design Week…

  • What to do in Bangkok this weekend (January 30 to February 1) | Thaiger

    What to do in Bangkok this weekend (January 30 to February 1)

    Ah, the passage of time. We’re finally entering the second month of 2026, which feels so fast but here we are. January barely logged out and February is already asking what the plan is. The good news is Bangkok is not easing us in gently. The city has gone straight into design takeovers, river hangouts, art that spills into public…

  • A seafood & champagne night at Sole Mio’s 7th Floor Restaurant | Thaiger

    A seafood & champagne night at Sole Mio’s 7th Floor Restaurant

    This February, 7th Floor Restaurant & Bar at Sole Mio Hotel & Wellness Phuket presents The Aristocratic Duo, a relaxed rooftop evening overlooking the shores of Bangtao, accompanied by a seafood and champagne pairing. Bringing together an Alain Navare Champagne and a seafood platter for two as the sunburst skies slowly fade into the night, guests are invited to settle…

  • EDC Thailand announces new December dates following strong early-year momentum | Thaiger

    EDC Thailand announces new December dates following strong early-year momentum

    Following the success of EDC 2026, held just last week from January 16 to 18, Future Vibes, the developer and operator of international music festivals in Thailand, together with Insomniac, the global dance music experience curator and creator of Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), announced the return of EDC Thailand for its third edition. The festival will move from its traditional…

  • What to do in Bangkok this weekend (January 23 to 25) | Thaiger

    What to do in Bangkok this weekend (January 23 to 25)

    Bangkok has decided to be generous this weekend. You’ve got proper live music, rooftops that turn into long conversations, markets you swear you’ll “just walk through” and end up staying for hours, plus a few quiet pockets when your social battery needs a breather. Here are the best things to do in Bangkok this weekend. Things to do in Bangkok…

  • How Thai stand-up comedy is learning to stand on its own | Thaiger

    How Thai stand-up comedy is learning to stand on its own

    Stand-up comedy in Thailand is young, unstable, and quietly interesting. It does not follow the American club system or the British circuit model. There are no clear ladders, few sponsors, and almost no shared language for what stand-up is supposed to be. And yet, it is growing slowly, improvising as it goes. At the centre of this growth for the…

  • What to do in Bangkok this weekend (and the next!) | Thaiger

    What to do in Bangkok this weekend (and the next!)

    How is January already moving this fast? You blink, survive the workweek, suddenly it’s Friday again. If your New Year motivation peaked somewhere around Wednesday lunch, this weekend is here to save you. Bangkok is doing what it does best, mixing slow hangs, cultural gems, food worth leaving the house for, and a few reasons to stay out later than…

  • Bangkok Design Week 2026 returns with ‘DESIGN S/O/S’ from January 29 to February 8 | Thaiger

    Bangkok Design Week 2026 returns with ‘DESIGN S/O/S’ from January 29 to February 8

    Get ready for the return of Bangkok Design Week 2026 (BKKDW 2026), now in its ninth consecutive year, organised by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organisation) or CEA, in collaboration with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, government and private sector organisations, educational institutions, international organisations, and creative district network partners. This year, the international design festival brings together creators, designers, entrepreneurs, developers,…

  • Looking for Children’s Day events in Bangkok 2026? Here’s where to go | Thaiger

    Looking for Children’s Day events in Bangkok 2026? Here’s where to go

    A roundup of 17 free places to visit for National Children’s Day on Saturday, January 10, across Bangkok and the surrounding metropolitan areas. National Children’s Day 2026 falls tomorrow. For families who do not yet have plans or are unsure where Children’s Day events will be held this year, we have gathered a complete list of free Children’s Day events…

  • What to do in Bangkok this weekend (January 9 to 11) | Thaiger

    What to do in Bangkok this weekend (January 9 to 11)

    So, how was your first full week of being productive in 2026? Even if your New Year’s resolution is forgotten, you’re doing great. Now it’s the second weekend of the year, which is basically permission to unclench and remember that life is not just to do lists and New Year spreadsheets. Here are the best things to do in Bangkok…

  • Free live music every weekend this January: Music in the Park returns to Bangkok | Thaiger

    Free live music every weekend this January: Music in the Park returns to Bangkok

    Looking for free live music in Bangkok this January? Music in the Park is back for 2026, bringing a full month of performances to public spaces across the city. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has organised concerts featuring everything from jazz and classical music to traditional Thai dance and contemporary bands, all free to attend. The event runs throughout January 2026…

  • What to do in Bangkok this weekend (January 2 to 4) | Thaiger

    What to do in Bangkok this weekend (January 2 to 4)

    Happy New Year! The first weekend of 2026 has that slightly unhinged energy where no one quite knows what day it is, but everyone agrees it’s still time to go out. The confetti is gone but Bangkok is still full of exciting events to attend. Here are the best things to do in Bangkok this weekend (January 2 to 4)…