Doh Kyung Soo has two concert dates in Muang Thong Thani, So Ji Sub meets fans at Emsphere, and Bill Viola’s video art invites a slower look at BACC. This guide to things to do in Bangkok this weekend, 13–15 November 2026, pairs those dated programmes with market lunches, house museums, a Thai massage and a lakeside walk. Choose a couple of stops each day and leave time to enjoy them.
1. Watch Bill Viola’s watery transformation at BACC
Give one moving image your full attention. In Incarnation, a man and woman emerge through a curtain of water, shifting from a grainy darkness into colour. Bill Viola’s 2008 work is showing in the Bangkok Art Biennale at BACC. Stay with its changes in movement and sound before continuing through the galleries; a brief glance misses much of the experience.
The current Biennale makes a free cultural anchor for a weekend around Siam.
- When: Friday–Sunday, 10:00–20:00. Biennale at BACC: 29 October 2026–28 February 2027.
- Where: Pathum Wan — BACC, 939 Rama I Road.
- Getting there: BTS National Stadium. Follow the Biennale gallery signs on arrival.
- Budget: Free admission.
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2. Make Or Tor Kor your market lunch
Browse the produce aisles before choosing lunch at the food court. Or Tor Kor brings ingredients and prepared food into the same covered market, so there is plenty to look at even if you are travelling without a kitchen. Share a couple of dishes, compare the fruit prices and leave room for something sweet rather than buying a full meal at the first stall.
A flexible daytime stop balances the fixed concert times later in this selection.
- When: Ongoing daily market; TAT lists approximately 06:00–20:00. Individual stalls vary.
- Where: Chatuchak — 101 Kamphaeng Phet Road.
- Getting there: MRT Kamphaeng Phet; browse first and check prices before ordering.
- Budget: Pay per dish or purchase; fruit can be comparatively expensive.
Ongoing experience — not a special event.
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3. Choose your DAY OFF with Doh Kyung Soo
Doh Kyung Soo, also known as EXO’s D.O., brings his solo DAY OFF concert tour to Muang Thong Thani for two shows. Pick the day around your other plans: Sunday begins an hour earlier than Saturday. This is the indoor Thunder Dome, so use that exact venue name when arranging transport and allow time for ticket collection before the performance.
These two Bangkok-area dates fall entirely within this weekend; reserve your chosen show before travelling.
- When: Saturday 14 November, 18:00; Sunday 15 November, 17:00.
- Where: Pak Kret, Nonthaburi — Thunder Dome, Muang Thong Thani.
- Getting there: Book through All Ticket; bring payment proof and matching original ID/passport for collection.
- Budget: 2,900–6,500 THB, plus 60 THB ticket/card fee and applicable payment fees.
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4. Look closely inside Jim Thompson House
The wooden rooms and collected objects at Jim Thompson House reward a guided visit. Let the tour connect the architecture with the Asian art collection, then pause to notice how the rooms are furnished and arranged. This is an easy cultural companion to BACC: give each stop its own time instead of trying to squeeze both into the final hour of the afternoon.
Pair two different ways of looking at art in the same part of town.
- When: Ongoing museum; daily 10:00–17:00, with the last guided tour at 17:00.
- Where: Pathum Wan — 6 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama I Road.
- Getting there: BTS National Stadium, Exit 1. Main-house visits require a guide; stairs, no lift.
- Budget: Adults: 250 THB.
Ongoing experience — not a special event.
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5. Take the lakeside paths at Rot Fai Park
Wachirabenchathat, usually called Rot Fai Park, gives a northern Bangkok outing room to breathe. Walk beside the water, settle under the trees or bring binoculars and spend a little longer watching the birds. Keep your route modest enough to enjoy the pauses. If cycling is your preference, follow the designated paths and check hire arrangements locally.
An early walk fits before a market lunch without committing the whole day to reservations.
- When: Ongoing public park; daily 04:30–21:00.
- Where: Chatuchak — Kamphaeng Phet 3 Road, Lat Yao.
- Getting there: Choose an entrance on the official park map; carry water for your walk.
- Budget: Park entry is free; equipment hire, if needed, is separate.
Ongoing experience — not a special event.
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6. Reserve a quiet hour at Loft Thai Spa
Leave a clear space in the diary for a traditional Thai massage at Loft Thai’s Sukhumvit 24 branch. The treatment is clothed and oil-free, combining pressure with assisted stretching in a private room. Choose the duration that suits your day and explain your preferred pressure before the session begins. Booking the branch and treatment together keeps the appointment straightforward.
Phrom Phong offers a practical pause between daytime exploring and a Sukhumvit evening.
- When: Ongoing service; branch open daily 10:00–24:00. Appointment confirmation required.
- Where: Phrom Phong — 39/1 Sukhumvit 24.
- Getting there: BTS Phrom Phong, Exit 5; select the Sukhumvit 24 branch when booking.
- Budget: 60 minutes: 1,000 THB; 90 minutes: 1,400; 120 minutes: 1,900.
Ongoing experience — not a special event.
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7. Ask everyday questions at Museum Siam
Museum Siam offers a useful change of perspective during an Old Town visit. Its exploration of Thai identity gives everyday food, beliefs and objects a place in the story, alongside the grander landmarks outside. Choose a few displays that interest you and spend time reading them. Families can make the visit a conversation about what feels familiar and what needs explaining.
It is an affordable indoor option between outdoor stops, with free admission for children under 15.
- When: Ongoing museum; Friday–Sunday 10:00–18:00. Closed Mondays.
- Where: Phra Nakhon — Museum Siam, Sanam Chai Road.
- Getting there: MRT Sanam Chai, Exit 1. Buy admission through the museum’s official channel.
- Budget: Adults: 100 THB; under-15s enter free.
Ongoing experience — not a special event.
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8. Spend Sunday evening with So Ji Sub
So Ji Sub’s Soulmate The Timeless fanmeeting combines conversation, stories and stage performances at UOB LIVE. For followers of the Korean actor, the appeal is an evening built around his connection with the audience. Set up your Ticketmaster account before buying, then check the entry instructions carefully: this event uses mobile tickets, with the attendee’s English name required to match identification.
The single Bangkok date gives Sunday evening a definite finish in Phrom Phong.
- When: Sunday 15 November, 18:00.
- Where: Phrom Phong — UOB LIVE, sixth floor of Emsphere.
- Getting there: Follow the Ticketmaster booking link on UOB LIVE’s event page; mobile tickets only. Confirm available seats before planning around the show.
- Budget: 2,800–7,800 THB, plus a 3% booking fee.
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9. Browse Bang Nam Phueng before lunch
Save a Saturday or Sunday morning for the shaded market lanes at Bang Nam Phueng. Food, herbal drinks, plants and small crafts give different members of the group something to browse. Buy a little at a time and choose somewhere to stop before carrying on. This outing takes you beyond central Bangkok into Phra Pradaeng, so plan the return journey as carefully as the arrival.
This recurring market belongs on a weekend itinerary; a morning visit leaves the afternoon open.
- When: Saturday 14 or Sunday 15 November. Official hours: 08:00–17:00; visit in the morning as stalls may wind down earlier.
- Where: Bang Nam Phueng, Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan.
- Getting there: Arrange transport to the market and confirm the return route before setting off.
- Budget: Pay per purchase; food and craft prices vary.
Ongoing experience — not a special event.
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10. Study the porcelain details at Wat Arun
Approach Wat Arun as something to look at closely. The central prang’s decoration brings small pieces of porcelain into patterns that are easy to overlook from across the river. Walk around the accessible areas and change your viewpoint as you go. A daytime temple visit can pair with Museum Siam, provided you leave enough time for the river crossing and both opening hours.
A permanent riverside landmark adds an architectural stop to a weekend of screens, stages and market aisles.
- When: Ongoing temple visit; daily 08:00–18:00.
- Where: Bangkok Yai — Wat Arun, on the Chao Phraya’s west bank.
- Getting there: Use Wat Arun pier or the Tha Tien crossing; follow temple dress and access rules.
- Budget: TAT lists admission at 200 THB; transport is separate.
Ongoing experience — not a special event.
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Plan your Bangkok outing
Start with any performance you want to book, then build the rest of the day nearby. BACC and Jim Thompson House make one cultural pairing; Rot Fai Park and Or Tor Kor suit another. Choose one of Sunday’s two performances: their 17:00 and 18:00 starts are in different parts of the metropolitan area. Explore the linked city guides for more context, and revisit the official booking pages before committing to tickets or appointments.
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Cover: Bangkok’s Ratchadamri skyline in July 2019. Archive city photograph, cropped for this cover. Photo: Sergei Gussev · CC BY 4.0. Resized WebP.
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