Here are some key dates for the rest of July.

Glass Plate Negatives: Circles of Centres

Date: Now – 27 July 2025
Where: Main Exhibition Gallery, 9th Floor
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

This exhibition is a curation of glass plate photographs by the National Archives of Thailand for this year. This is a collaboration between the Fine Arts Department, Sirivadhanabhakdi Foundation, Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand and The Photographic Arts Foundation.

In Glass Plate Negatives: Circles of Centres, Southeast Asia is a divinely-imbued world. As one walks out of the centre of the mandala towards the periphery, there is no sense of place, boundaries, latitude or longitude. Yet, no matter where one goes, everything feels familiar. An essential element permeates every facet of this story, binding layers of ancient philosophy and political discourse. This was the period in which King Chulalongkorn of Siam reigned. It was the height of colonial expansion in Southeast Asia. Siam began to evolve from a mandala to a modern Nation-State, with defined borders and a bureaucratic apparatus.

For more information.
www.bacc.or.th/en

Chardonnay Dinner

Date: 29 July 2025
Where: VIU, The St. Regis Bangkok

Savor distinctive Chardonnays from Europe’s finest vineyards at VIU, The St. Regis Bangkok. Let the summer breeze carry you to the Mediterranean coast with a deliciously curated Chardonnay dinner at VIU on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. This one-night-only experience invites guests to enjoy five courses of fresh, summer-inspired Mediterranean cuisine, each thoughtfully paired with a unique expression of Chardonnay from France, Austria, and Spain — all specially selected from the award-winning MUST Wine Bar, recently honored with Silver by Star Wine List Asia 2025.

From the delicate bubbles of Champagne Diebolt-Vallois to the Spanish soul of Enate, and the biodynamic elegance of Austria’s Fritz Wieninger and Fred Loimer, the evening’s pairings reflect the diversity of Chardonnay across terroirs and traditions. To complement the vibrant character of its wine partner, Executive Sous Chef Matteo Fontana draws inspiration from coastal summer kitchens, highlighting fresh ingredients like Hokkaido scallops, Japanese Hamachi, Mediterranean langoustine, and French turbot.

For more information.
www.stregisbangkok.com

Dynasty Nights

Date: Every Friday evening
Where: Chatrium Grand Bangkok Hotel

When the ancient culinary traditions come alive with Dynasty Nights, a unique dining journey celebrating the exquisite flavours of Chinese and Mongolian heritage. This elegant dinner buffet invites guests to savour a sophisticated fusion of imperial delicacies and hearty barbecue, thoughtfully crafted to delight and inspire. Available every Friday evening at Savio, Chatrium Grand Bangkok Hotel

Savio is excited to unveil a refined new buffet experience, welcoming guests of all ages from families to friends to indulge in a memorable evening inspired by the rich flavors of Chinese and Mongolian cuisine. Featuring a thoughtfully curated menu that honors iconic culinary traditions, this dining experience promises to delight the senses and create unforgettable memories.

Guests may begin their evening with classic starters such as crispy spring rolls, tender Mongolian beef skewers, and an impressive dim sum assortment featuring more than fifteen varieties of steamed dumplings filled with shrimp, pork or vegetables.
The highlight of the night is the live station where diners can personalise their own Mongolian grill and savour freshly fried noodles prepared by chefs, creating a perfect harmony of interactive dining and authentic flavours.

The main courses showcase the region’s rich culinary heritage, including tender slices of beef stir-fried with crisp broccoli in true Chinese style, the beloved Kung Pao chicken, crispy pork chunks, fragrant Ma Po tofu, steamed fish with ginger and scallions, Mongolian beef stir-fry, Chop Suey and aromatic lamb with cumin. The luxurious Monk Jumps Over the Wall soup offers a sumptuous finish to the savoury selections.

To complete this royal feast, guests can indulge in traditional Chinese desserts such as sesame balls filled with red bean paste, creamy Mongolian milk tea pudding lightly dusted with cinnamon, and Tang Yuan, sweet rice dumplings that provide a comforting end to the meal.

For more information.
www.chatrium.com