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Street food buffet / Shangri-La Bangkok / Feb 7

Shangri-La Bangkok will host the 27th “Raan Dung Ross Ded: RDRD Street Food Buffet Under The Stars @Poolside Riverfront” on Feb 7. Relish in an all-you-can-eat street food buffet set against the majestic Chao Phraya River. There will be stalls from the Michelin Guide restaurants like Guay Jub: Mr. Jo; Stewed Pork Knuckle: Charoen Saeng Silom; Jok: Prince; Fried Chicken: Fah; and Phad Thai: Shangri-La Bangkok, by chef de cuisine Yanavit Theerasomboonkun. In addition, chef’s recommended dishes include pho bo, fish and chips, shang palace BBQ combination rice, shumai shrimp and pork, Thai shaved ice desserts, and fresh coconut ice cream.

Rooftop parties / Centara Grand at CentralWorld / Until March 31

Until March, Centara Grand at CentralWorld will host a series of Latin-inspired rooftop parties, celebrating fresh beginnings, elevated nightlife, and the hotel’s new Champagne partnership with Veuve Clicquot. Across its iconic rooftop venues, reggaeton rhythms, flamenco passion and live DJ sessions come together with curated food and beverage experiences. Cru Champagne Bar will host "Reggaeton en el Cielo" on Jan 17-18, Feb 13-15 and March 7-8. Uno Mas will host "Pasión Española" on Jan 24-25 and Feb 21-22. Cocoa XO will host "XO Ritmo After Dark" on Jan 31 and Feb 1.

Four hands dinner / Embassy Room La Marina x Ristorante Famiglia Rana / Jan 30-31

Embassy Room La Marina will host its first four-hands collaboration on Jan 30–31, featuring chef Alessio Banchero of Embassy Room La Marina and chef Francesco Sodano from Ristorante Famiglia Rana, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Verona, Italy. The menu will showcase chef Rana’s contemporary interpretation of Italian cuisine alongside Embassy Room La Marina’s classic approach rooted in family recipes and deep respect for southern Italian traditions. Highlights include Finto Nigiri with oyster emulsion and caviar, sea scallop with Parma ham broth, Risotto tra Amalfi e l’Oman with Mazara del Vallo red prawns and Agnolotti di Ossobuco with black truffle, among other dishes.

Wine dinner / Waldorf Astoria Bangkok / Jan 29

For one night only, The Champagne Bar at Waldorf Astoria Bangkok will host presents a wine dinner featuring curated pours from New Zealand’s iconic winery, Cloudy Bay. The four-course dining experience will take place on Jan 29. The evening showcases Cloudy Bay’s celebrated portfolio, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay Vintage 2022, Te Koko Vintage 2023 and Te Wahi, the winery’s iconic Central Otago wine. Complementing the wines are Bull & Bear’s refined culinary creations, with highlights such as Wagyu tongue toast, Gillardeau oyster, Mediterranean toothfish and Grilled Australian lamb rack, with an alternative of Grilled Phoenix Wagyu striploin MBS 7. The experience concludes on a sweet note with a luscious Chocolate fudge paired with Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir.

Sunday Brunch / Aesops Bangkok x Carpe Diem Beach Club / Jan 25

Carpe Diem Beach Club will elevate its signature La Dolce Vita Sundays with an exclusive one-day collaboration with Aesops Bangkok Greek Restaurant, bringing the bold theatrics and celebratory spirit of Greek dining to the shores of Phuket’s Bang Tao Beach. On Jan 25, the Mediterranean-Greek brunch-to-pool-party experience will offer seaside indulgence, live culinary performances, interactive rituals and high-energy entertainment. Signature highlights include flaming Kefalograviera saganaki finished with honey, refreshing Ouzo lemon spritzes, traditional Greek plate-smashing rituals and lively Greek dance moments that invite guests into the celebration. Guest DJ performance by Mark Di Meo and a sunset-driven pool party along with a fire show are also on the agenda.

Cross culture / The House On Sathorn / Jan 17

The House On Sathorn at W Bangkok brings "Cross Culture" back on Jan 17 featuring China. Savour the culinary creations from chef Bruce Hui from Yào Restaurant, Bangkok, available at Paii. Indulge in cocktails at Bar Sathorn from Agung and Laura of Penicillin, Shanghai and Hong Kong; Ethan Liu of CMYK, Changsha, China; and Paul Hsu of Obsidian, Shenzhen.

Music fest / Ambience Space / Jan 24

On Jan 24, the "FAC51 The Haçienda" returns to Bangkok to transform Ambience Space into a multi-room, day festival experience and the venue’s first event of this scale. A Bangkok debut DJ set for Basement Jaxx headlines with ex Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook playing alongside Manchester legends like 808 State, Jon Dasilva, DJ Paullete, and more heady house and tech from Move D, Huerta, Liquid Earth and others. Born in Manchester in 1982, The Haçienda defined modern club culture and launched a global movement that still resonates. Tickets are on Ticket Melon.

**Pets as family / River City Bangkok / Jan 29 to Feb 8 **

Have a tissue box ready before you attend "Across The Rainbow Bridge", an exhibition by Eyedropper Fill dedicated to special bonds hoomans have with their pets. Eyedropper Fill is known for creating an immersive experience through stunning visuals and mesmerising light design. Embrace the loss of your best friend and fully embrace grief as part of growing up. "Across The Rainbow Bridge" will take place at RCB Photographers’ Gallery on the second floor of River City Bangkok.

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EAT

Winter fish / Akira Back Bangkok

Akira Back Bangkok at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park is offering a “Taste Of The Winter Seas” wild fish promotion until Feb 28. The menu features three dishes highlighting wild-caught fish such as shimaaji (striped jack), madai (red sea bream), kan buri (winter yellowtail), hirame (olive flounder), hamachi (Japanese amberjack) and tai (Japanese sea bream). Indulge in Kan buri carpaccio; Grilled sea bream; or the Wild Sashimi Platter.

Afternoon tea / The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok / March 31

Zest Bar & Terrace at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok has debuted a new "Strawberry & Mango Afternoon Tea", available until March 31. The menu offers a bright burst of flavour — pairing the aromatic floral notes and juicy freshness of strawberries with the rich tropical sweetness of mango. Designed with a pick-and-choose concept, guests can indulge in an enticing selection of sweet and savoury creations, including smoked salmon éclairs with mango dill sauce, vibrant mango chocolate spheres with lemon curd and mango jelly, fragrant creamy Swiss roll with mango and strawberry.

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STUFF

New scents / Gucci Beauty

Gucci Beauty has launched two new Gucci Guilty fragrances: Gucci Guilty Absolu de Parfum Pour Homme and Pour Femme. Encased in green and red bottles, the deep warmth of aged rum entwines with the smooth allure of coffee amaretto, leaving behind an enveloping trail. Gucci Guilty Absolu de Parfum Pour Homme is an intense woody ambery creation, while Gucci Guilty Absolu de Parfum Pour Femme is an intense floral ambery composition. Finished with black caps and gold-toned lettering, the bottles are 60ml sized.

New bag / Loro Piana

Loro Piana presents the Extra Softy Bag from the Spring/Summer 2026 collection, an elongated, infinitely soft evolution of the brand’s iconic Extra Bag. Designed to be worn seamlessly from day to night, distinctive details include the vintage-style leather keyring with the Ghiera charm and a fully detachable, adjustable strap for shoulder or crossbody wear. The Extra Softy Bag is available in sizes L33 and L44 in four elegant colours: Fossil, Ancient Sandstone, Dark Chocolate Licorice and Baby Cashmere.

New symbol / Honda

Honda Motor recently announced that it will adopt a new "H" mark with refreshed design as the new symbol representing Honda automobile business. Since its first adoption in 1963 as a symbol to represent Honda automobiles, the H mark has always been used for Honda automobile products and business activities, while undergoing several design changes over the years. The H mark design was refreshed in conjunction with the development of next-generation EVs, including the Honda 0 Series, which are being developed with the determination to “create new EVs from ‘zero’ by going back to the starting point of Honda as an automaker.” The new H mark is scheduled to be applied to next-generation EVs, and next-generation hybrid-electric (HEV) models starting with the models to be introduced to the market in 2027 and beyond.

**Chinese New Year capsule collection / Tod’s **

Tod’s has revealed the 2026 Chinese New Year collection. Tod’s brings the shared values of “home” in Chinese and Italian cultures into harmony — crafting a festive narrative of homecoming, companionship and warmth for the New Year. Get a whole new ensemble for the Year Of Horse from scarves to shoes.

**New facility / Onitsuka Tiger **

Onitsuka Tiger has opened its first production facility, Onitsuka Innovative Factory, in Tottori Prefecture, the birthplace of founder Kihachiro Onitsuka. The new facility integrates the lifecycle of creation, from material development to design and production, under one roof. In the future, it will act as a cultural hub, showcasing Onitsuka Tiger’s brand vision and the artistry of Japanese craftsmanship. The facility will collaborate with the Milan Design Center, Onitsuka Tiger’s international creative headquarters, and The ASICS Institute of Sport Science. To commemorate the factory, the Original Shoe Mexico 66 NM L9 was created under the design supervision of artist Tomohisa Yamashita. Centred on the theme of Japanese craftsmanship, the shoe features a colour palette inspired by the sand dunes of Tottori. The limited-edition model comes with a shopper and a special card, with only 1,000 pairs available worldwide. It is scheduled for release in March at the Onitsuka Gallery Store and the Onitsuka Tiger official online store.