Welcoming all from distant lands or nearby sois, Bangkok’s party scene is always thriving and surviving, with everything from pop-anthem worship and degenerate underground beat-stomps to bawdy meat markets. Things have been a little quiet in the post-coup law-and-order climate, but there’s still fun to be found.
FRIDAY
An event to celebrate the 13th issue of Damn Magazine and “returning happiness to the population of Damn.” Meet with the biggest names from the Thai Alternative era like Moderndog, Gene Kasidit, and DJ Suharit at the Holy Damn Party. They are ready, but are you? Tickets are limited.
8pm-1am, The Mansion, RCA, MRT Petchaburi, THB350 includes one drink
WIP168’s resident DJs the Over Brothers crew will be joined by Singapore’s DJ Marcus. Expect high-energy EDM combined with lighting, lasers and blasting CO2 cannons.
9pm, Wip 168, Ekamai-Thonglor, BTS Thong Lo, free
Uncooked Rice by Spoiled Rotten
Attend Bangkok’s “baddest bucket party” dressed in slippers, shorts, and anything that spells ‘backpacker’. The lineup, featuring Remy Gold, Logan Bay and special guest Youssef Yeah (UK), will be playing Pop, R&B, Rap and Khao San Road classics.
9pm, Wine Bibber Sangria, Ekamai Soi 2, BTS Ekkamai, THB200
Double Trouble is back with old and new school hip-hop, trap, twerk, and dancehall – brought to you by DJ Knatz and Gus.
Grease, 46/12 Soi Sukhumvit 49, BTS Phrom Phong, free
SATURDAY
New music store Surface Noise by Sneaka Villa brings LA-based producer Mike Gao – who has already played twice at the prestigious Boiler Room – to Bangkok. He will be supported by three local DJs. Expect a night of Hip Hop, Beats, Breaks, Funk, Trap and Bass Music.
10pm, Wine Bibber Sangria, Ekamai Soi 2, BTS Ekkamai, THB300
Grammy Award-winning French producer and Daft Punk collaborator DJ Falcon returns to Bangkok. Expect an eclectic mix of French-flavored house, disco, electro and techno. Warm-up by DJ Supersonic of “Superrzaaap.”
9pm, Ku De Ta, Sathorn Square Tower, 39th floor, BTS Chong Nonsi, free
Best taken verbatim from the source: “We are HIP-POP artists in Japan. This is our first visit to Thailand and we really love here! Our dream is to have a performance here at Thailand. But no one has not invited us, so we decided to come to Bangkok for our performance by ourselves.” There’s much more – hit the link for details.
5pm – midnight, Jam Cafe, 41 Soit Rong Nam Kang (Charoen Rat Soi 1), BTS Surasak, free
DJs from Sweden, Germany and Thailand will spin deep house and techno.
10pm, Glow, Sukhumvit Soi 23, THB350 includes one drink
Quality seems to be the theme of the second installment of “Art of Mixing.” Organizers make the bold claim this Sunday night drinking event will offer representative samples of quality in music, people, liquor. DJ Scott Smith, drinksmiths and more will be on hand for the event.
2pm – 8pm, 1979 vinyls and unknown pleasures, Thonglor between sois 5 & 7, BTS Thong Lo, free.
