Begin November with Koktail Kurated’s handpicked guide to the month’s most exciting happenings in Bangkok 

November arrives in Bangkok with the spirit of the festive season. Bangkok in November is full of life and inspiration. Koktail Kurated gathers the best of what’s happening across town, your guide to enjoying the flavours, sounds, and stories that make Thailand’s cultural calendar so lively.

1/10 Golden Mount Temple Fair 2025

Date: 29 October – 7 November
Venue: Wat Saket

This year, Bangkok’s beloved Golden Mount Temple Fair adopts a renewed and more spiritual approach. While there will be no entertainment shows or funfair activities, visitors are warmly invited to pay homage to the Buddha’s relics enshrined atop the Golden Mount. The fair continues its centuries-old tradition as a celebration of faith, offering a peaceful and contemplative start to the month of November.

2/10 MAMMA MIA! by Bangkok Community Theatre

Date & Time: 7–15 November 2025, various showtimes
Venue: St. Andrew’s International School Sukhumvit 107 Auditorium

Bangkok Community Theatre presents the world’s favourite musical, MAMMA MIA!, a story of love, laughter, and friendship set on a sunlit Greek island.

Follow Sophie as she tries to uncover the identity of her real father before her wedding day, all told through ABBA’s timeless hits including Dancing Queen and Super Trouper. Performances will take place across two weekends with both evening and matinee shows.

Tickets are available via Ticketmelon.
For enquiries, contact tickets@bangkokcommunitytheatre.com.

3/10 Two Paths, One Passion: A Four-Hands Dinner with Chef Nu and Lady Butcher

Date & Time:  8 November 2025, 6pm onwards
Venue: Siam Yacht Club, Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Bangkok

Experience an exclusive four-hands dinner by Chef Natchayapong “Nu” Homsombutchoti and Lady Butcher Nattida Noo-in. The seven-course menu fuses modern European and Asian techniques, featuring dishes such as flame-seared Australian beef rib finger and confit cod with onion-coconut foam.
Price: 1,888++ THB per person , with an optional wine pairing available for an additional 1,000++ THB.

For reservations, contact @siamyachtclub on Line or call 02 266 0123.

4/10 MŌCANA: Echoes of Community

Date:  8–10 November 2025
Venue: Lhong 1919

MŌCANA returns with a weekend of art, design, music, and film exploring the theme of community and creativity. The event features artists including Kaewtrakan J., Templeboy VI, Paphawee J., and Arjinjonathan, alongside performances by Song Ravinan, Finale Alinfini, Pie Arisara, and Elle. Music will be curated by MŌCANA Sound and Tuktuk Radio, with live sets running from 6pm until late. Guests are encouraged to dress in black or white.

5/10 Taiwan Documentary Film Festival in Thailand 2025

Date: 12-16 November 2025
Venue: Various venues

The Taiwan Documentary Film Festival in Thailand 2025 presents 11 curated programs, featuring six documentaries, four Taiwanese classics, and two feature films. Each selection explores the connections between people, culture, and society in Taiwan, using personal storytelling to spark conversations on social issues and shared human experiences. The festival will take place at various locations, including House Samyan and Century The Movie Plaza Sukhumvit in Bangkok.

Tickets on sale soon.

6/10 Merai Thailand 2025

Date: 26–30 November 2025
Venue: EM Wonder & Sphere Hall, 5th Floor, EMSPHERE

Thailand’s ultimate community spirits and craft beer festival returns, bringing together over 50 local distillers and brewers to celebrate creativity and craftsmanship. Visitors can explore the Merai Market, attend insightful talks, and enjoy concerts every evening. The Merai Thailand Competition 2025 will showcase innovative logo and label designs, while the popular Merai Moodtail Bar lets guests order cocktails inspired by their emotions. A special Business Matching Day for HORECA entrepreneurs takes place on 26 November from 2 to 5pm, connecting trade professionals with community producers. Entry is free.

Visit www.meraithailand.com for more information.

7/10 Goethe German Christmas Market

Date & Time: 29–30 November 2025, 12pm–10pm
Venue: Goethe-Institut Thailand

Celebrate the festive season at the annual German Christmas Market, where visitors can enjoy traditional food, handcrafted gifts, and creative workshops. The market brings a warm European atmosphere to Bangkok, making it the perfect way to begin the holiday season.

For booth applications, email xmas-bangkok@goethe.de.

8/10 Ginza Shabu-Shabu Koubai

Date & Time: Now open
Venue: Dusit Central Park

Ginza Shabu-Shabu Koubai introduces Bangkok to Japan’s rarest wagyu, Koseigyu Kumamoto Akaushi Beef, known as the “phantom wagyu” and representing just 0.6% of all Japanese beef. Sourced directly from Kosei Ranch in Kumamoto, the restaurant offers authentic shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, and beef sushi prepared by a Japanese head chef and team. The elegant Ginza-inspired experience brings Japan’s culinary craftsmanship to Bangkok.

For reservations, call +66 (0)92-636-9459, or visit @koubaibkk on Instagram and Koubai Bangkok on Facebook.

9/10 Namsu by Rangoon Tea House

Date & Time: Tuesday–Sunday, Shan Brunch Saturday–Sunday 11am–3pm
Venue: 2nd Floor, Baan Trok Tua Ngork, Chinatown

Bangkok’s first Shan Izakaya celebrates the cuisine of the Burma–Thai–Yunnan borderlands. Namsu offers an inventive menu of yakitori, noodles, and small plates alongside over 100 sake labels curated by Chef Honey Rae Zenang. Combining regional flavours with presentation, Namsu brings a fresh and exciting dining experience to the city.

10/10 Temptech Smart Wine Cooler

Venue: On sale at Central Chidlom, Central Bangna, and Central Ladprao

TEMPTECH Thailand and CENFINITY unveiled the world’s first Smart Wine Cooler, ECELLAR, at a launch at Nai Lert Villa. Designed and made in France, ECELLAR combines craftsmanship with advanced VINOTAG® connectivity and twelve smart sensors that automatically track each bottle. The event also featured a Biondi-Santi Masterclass led by Eleonora Guerini from Tuscany, presenting the iconic Brunello wines, alongside tableware from Versace and Spiegelau. TEMPTECH offers a two-year warranty and premium after-sales service to ensure every collection is perfectly preserved.

For more information, call 098-242-9554 or visit www.temptechthailand.com.