{"id":21987,"date":"2026-01-17T05:04:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T05:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/?p=21987"},"modified":"2026-01-19T04:09:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T04:09:54","slug":"koktail-kurated-10-inspiring-events-in-bangkok-mid-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/th\/2026\/01\/17\/koktail-kurated-10-inspiring-events-in-bangkok-mid-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Koktail Kurated: 10 Inspiring Events in Bangkok \u2014 Mid-January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-looking-for-something-to-be-inspired-by-here-is-your-guide-to-some-of-bangkok-s-most-thought-provoking-events\"><strong>Looking for something to be inspired by? Here is your guide to some of Bangkok\u2019s most thought-provoking events.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For English novelist W. Somerset Maugham, inspiration was a daily occurrence, striking him early in the morning as he prepared to write. But what to do if you\u2019re in a creative rut and those wild flashes of vivid imagination never present themselves so easily? Koktail Kurated has put together a list of 10 inspiring events that will rekindle your childlike wonder and help you on your journey, artistic or otherwise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-10-thaipography-a-group-exhibition\"><strong>1\/10 THAIPOGRAPHY: A Group Exhibition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5302fdadadc0e0f7cd92c1ef316c46e1\" style=\"color:#949292\"><strong>Date &amp; Time: <strong>Tuesday to Sunday, until 22 March 2026, 10.30am-07.30pm<\/strong><br>Venue:\u00a0<strong>Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok ART Space by MOCA BANGKOK<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each artist depicts national identity through visual forms, showcasing how history and cultural heritage are intertwined with contemporary design in a very fascinating way. What results from the assemblage of symbols, codes and patterns is a lingua franca whose vocabulary reflects the ongoing process of globalisation and the integration of digital culture. Thai script is reimagined outside the strict confines of its linguistic usefulness, and meaning emerges not from the rational arrangement of words, but from the interplay of mood, colour, and texture.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Thaipography-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Thaipography-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Thaipography-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Thaipography-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Thaipography-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Thaipography.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy of MOCA BANGKOK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-10-to-fall-from-grace-a-solo-exhibition-by-naraphat-sakarthornsap\"><strong>2\/10 To Fall From Grace: A Solo Exhibition by Naraphat Sakarthornsap<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-887098ecf74f6f5bb1c9db107b0ce351\" style=\"color:#949292\"><strong>Date &amp; Time: <strong><strong>Tuesday to Sunday, until 28 February 2026, 11am-06pm<\/strong><\/strong><br>Venue:\u00a0<strong><strong> 1st Floor, SAC Gallery<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The title refers to the commercial obsolescence of the Dendrobium Pompadour in the Thai orchid market. In Naraphat Sakarthornsap\u2019s tragically beautiful floral arrangements drenched in bleeding magenta, the fallen status of the once-coveted species not only raises questions about the nature of commodification but also the erasure of queer identity. There\u2019s also a vulnerability in his work as well, as the artist\u2019s pensive mood is gracefully revealed through his subtle floriography, his private language of flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ToFallFromGrace-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ToFallFromGrace-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ToFallFromGrace-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ToFallFromGrace-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ToFallFromGrace-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ToFallFromGrace-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ToFallFromGrace-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ToFallFromGrace-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ToFallFromGrace.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy of SAC Gallery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-10-the-sea-nema-experience\"><strong>3\/10 The SEA-NEMA Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5c98f67f8a7010a39dfc0ed87049ec3e\" style=\"color:#949292\"><strong>Date &amp; Time: <strong><strong><strong>Monday to Friday, until 12 May 2026, 09am-04.30pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br>Venue:\u00a0<strong><strong> <strong>1st Floor, Chulalongkorn University Museum<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Figuratively speaking, if the ocean hired you to become the lead screenwriter for a biopic based on its real life, what kind of story would you tell? That is a question posed by The SEA-NEMA Experience. Filled with interactive games and an impressive array of rare finds from the sea, the exhibition sparks curiosity as well as environmental awareness. It\u2019s a chance to get to know the ocean a little better. Kids and adults alike get to imaginatively retell its story and determine where the conclusion is heading.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Seanema-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Seanema-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Seanema-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Seanema-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Seanema-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Seanema.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy of Chula Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-10-gentle-monster-pop-up-store\"><strong>4\/10 Gentle Monster Pop-Up Store<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-602327635db7fef71bf3ba4cdd18f8fe\" style=\"color:#949292\"><strong>Date: <strong><strong><strong><strong>Ongoing<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br>Venue:\u00a0<strong><strong> <strong><strong>M Floor, The EmQuartier<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gentle Monster has unveiled its 2026 Bouquet Collection along with the opening of a vibrant pop-up store, which features large flower plush toys and dreamlike elements. The pop-up store at The EmQuartier is part of a global rollout. With seven pop-up locations worldwide, Gentle Monster seeks to combine commercial interests with artistic visions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3.-GENTLE-MONSTER_ORA-T9-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3.-GENTLE-MONSTER_ORA-T9-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3.-GENTLE-MONSTER_ORA-T9-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3.-GENTLE-MONSTER_ORA-T9-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3.-GENTLE-MONSTER_ORA-T9-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gentle Monster&#8217;s 2026 Bouquet Collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-10-parallel-within-uneven-parallels-a-solo-exhibition-by-ruthorn-rujianurak\"><strong>5\/10 Parallel Within Uneven Parallels: A <\/strong><strong>Solo Exhibition by Ruthorn Rujianurak<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9bab91da0fc63a07bbba74918a49a66a\" style=\"color:#949292\"><strong>Date &amp; Time: <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Tuesday to Sunday, 18 January &#8211; 15 February 2026, 11am-06pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br>Venue:\u00a0<strong><strong> <strong><strong><strong>1st Floor, Joyman Gallery<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A contemporary twist on Cubism, Ruthorn Rujianurak\u2019s exhibition explores various dichotomies through uneven lines and geometrical shapes, swinging back and forth from one uneven plane to another. This all points to sharp tension beneath the surface. What at first seems like order and harmony soon unravels to be a chaotic storm of colours and tangents\u2014lines that almost align and parallels that are simply uneven.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Parallel-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Parallel-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Parallel-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Parallel-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Parallel-1536x1061.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Parallel.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy of Joyman Gallery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-10-the-future-of-memory-sans-soleil-by-chris-marker\"><strong>6\/10 The Future of Memory: Sans Soleil by Chris Marker<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-54d1eced2b1aedc4b4e0602b4b2abff6\" style=\"color:#949292\"><strong>Date &amp; Time: <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Sunday, 18 January 2025, 05pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br>Venue:\u00a0<strong><strong> <strong><strong><strong><strong>Bangkok Kunsthalle<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Future of Memory is a screening series curated by filmmaker Rosalia Namsai Engchuan, with Sans Soleil by Chris Marker being its first instalment. Supported by the Embassy of France in Thailand and the Institut Fran\u00e7ais, the screening programme is meant to highlight the ingenuity of New Wave directors such as Chris Marker and Agn\u00e8s Varda. These directors were part of the same collective known as the Left Bank, which is different from the Cahiers du Cin\u00e9ma crew, whose members included Jean-Luc Godard and Fran\u00e7ois Truffaut. Marker\u2019s influential examination of memory paved the way for other aspiring filmmakers who wish to combine cinematic form with the essayistic nature of the documentary genre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry: <\/strong>Free admission<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sans-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sans-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sans-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sans-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sans.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-10-made-by-legacy-flea-market-no-19\"><strong>7\/10 Made by Legacy Flea Market No. 19<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-480f224997aa2707c1c895568cc455cd\" style=\"color:#949292\"><strong>Date &amp; Time: <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>23\u201325 January 2026, 01pm-11pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br>Venue:\u00a0<strong><strong> <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Cloud 11<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re into antique collecting and want to experience what it\u2019s like to be a 19th-century fl\u00e2neur strolling through the bustling Parisian arcade, look no further than the naturally lit Made by Legacy Flea Market at a rooftop location on Sukhumvit Road. With over carefully selected 250 vendors, many hidden treasures are waiting for you to discover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry: <\/strong>160 baht, and free admission for children under 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Made_by_Legacy-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Made_by_Legacy-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Made_by_Legacy-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Made_by_Legacy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Made_by_Legacy.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-10-read-fest-reading-journey\"><strong>8\/10 Read Fest: Reading Journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d307009418a91ff108accb8a43326ac2\" style=\"color:#949292\"><strong>Date &amp; Time: <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>23-25 January 2026, 10.30am-10pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br>Venue:<\/strong> <strong>Hua Lamphong Railway Station<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All aboard! This year\u2019s Read Fest takes place inside the historic Hua Lamphong Station, calling all passengers with paperbacks in their leather satchels (or faded tote bags) to embark on a literary expedition of the most enlightening type. Lined with art exhibitions, pop-up workshops and musical acts, the century-old station comes to life for this special event. Discover hidden gems at your own pace and let yourself be lost in reveries\u2014one page at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry: <\/strong>Free admission<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Read_Fest-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Read_Fest-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Read_Fest-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Read_Fest-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Read_Fest.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-10-reading-in-the-park-ep3\"><strong>9\/10 Reading in the Park EP3<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e63dd0c336a0a1894530aeb810337266\" style=\"color:#949292\"><strong>Date &amp; Time: <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Saturday, 24 January 2026, 04pm-06pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br>Venue:<\/strong> <strong>Amphitheatre in Benjakitti Park<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet another opportunity to read with company. Sometimes the deep solitude of your study can feel a bit overwhelming, and you might want to unwind with a novel and get some fresh air while meeting kindred spirits in a relaxed setting. Reading in the Park turns the effort into a communal activity in which concentrated silence highlights the shared passion for books between those involved. You can exchange insights later and perhaps make some friends along the way. Although make sure to bring some N95 masks with you if you decide to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry: <\/strong>Free admission<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Registration: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fluma.com%2F40cdtai8%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExSEJXMGh3VmdRQldodVFJVnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7yryw2O_WpxIoZnRpoZOG2_-FQPsGSWqw1LS6MArsln7zBonPtrT_qjypa_g_aem_bDb1uXUnxFxjVrUlsGvkNA&amp;h=AT1Ht8VE_05sN-tFdN-LMgkKEyAgcyuIDskaWqdFVdWykIA7dWl9OGnsNhMOecrZeF_8J5JgfdRWazZnsX_SK7_7F_wPEJAWoU1hSrj2LVzsD4rqRK7KlFBrhDPtkmZgQNUaJQtrHpO3ckkL2Q&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2vW52xYog41nCCzrXEk7zhD51F9k4Qu9wwHeJNN_9Fz9IxeCdtbG_95F1DLBrH27QW9NF2yM4LQY8M7OpSl13_vv6crLs5QRuPXbSyBjMDyDQx6CDbS1NrK07MgBSqXG1m0plkImjFH4Dhd9FerzCCQStAmGIiwZfvyckgHZcyJXxdtXexuV9JoKB4szrP7Jb0ZkDF3Yn0acOw1en2qNI1g3NYWg\">https:\/\/luma.com\/40cdtai8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"895\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Reading-895x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Reading-895x1024.jpg 895w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Reading-262x300.jpg 262w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Reading-768x878.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Reading.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 895px) 100vw, 895px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy of Bkklitfest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-10-bangkok-design-week-2026-design-s-o-s\"><strong>10\/10 Bangkok Design Week 2026: DESIGN S\/O\/S<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-68367b18960d8f4be54a393b2dc43e52\" style=\"color:#949292\"><strong>Date: <strong>29 January &#8211; 8 February 2026<\/strong><br>Venue:<\/strong> <strong>Various places in Bangkok<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bangkok Design Week 2026 (BKKDW2026), running from January 29 to February 8, turns the city into an 11-day celebration of imagination, design, and the everyday experiences that make Bangkok life so vibrant. This year\u2019s theme DESIGN S\/O\/S captures a playful urgency: design isn\u2019t just about pretty objects, it\u2019s about tools for survival. What can design do? Stay tuned to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KV-Calendar-News_Bangkok-Design-Week-2026-2-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KV-Calendar-News_Bangkok-Design-Week-2026-2-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KV-Calendar-News_Bangkok-Design-Week-2026-2-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KV-Calendar-News_Bangkok-Design-Week-2026-2-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KV-Calendar-News_Bangkok-Design-Week-2026-2-1536x806.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KV-Calendar-News_Bangkok-Design-Week-2026-2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for something to be inspired by? 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