5 Things To Do In Bangkok If You’re NOT Feeling Valentine’s Day
Many people are looking forward to Valentine’s Day to do romantic things of fulfilling the love and sweetness to their soulmate. Heart-shaped chocolate, balloons with flowers, riverside dinner or drinks over romantic music and Bangkok city night view, for example.
However, if you are a couple that doesn't do cheesy, or.. what if you are single?
Worry not! There are many interesting day and night activities for the non-romantics to make Valentine's Day pass. So, instead of "netflix and chill", try out these 5 selected events.
Axe Throwing
Golden Axe Throw Club
If you ever had one moment wishing you could throw 10 axes to de-stress or looking for a place to do an easy extreme sport, Golden Axe Throw Club will be hosting a Valentine’s event for both love birds and singles to have fun with axes. TIMBER: Valentine's Day Speed Dating is a tournament for singles to compete with fellow singles, at only 500 Baht for 3 hours. Valentine's Day Couple's Tournament lets couples compete against other couples, at 1,000 per couple for 3 hours as well. Be sure to bring closed shoes, arm strength and fighting spirit!
They also have a bar on site if you’re feeling like having a sip of beer while throwing those axes. (Don't be alarmed! There will be coaches supervising at all times.)
Surfing
Flow House Bangkok
Try out the challenging sport of surfing at Flow House Bangkok. With Valentine’s promotion, couples can surf for 2 hours at 1,000 Baht only. Besides challenging your skills on the surfboard, you can enjoy the pool, table tennis, darts and foosball along with the food and drinks at the cafes and restaurants. (If you’re not able to go on Valentine’s Day itself, the promotion is available until the 28th of February.)
Storytelling
Valentine's Day Storytelling at Bar Savoy
When is a better time to tell your (love or hate) story than Valentine’s Day? Without a doubt, there will be people out there who can relate. Bar Savoy is hosting an event called Valentine's Day Storytelling that invites attendees to grab the mic and tell their (good or bad) love stories. Storytellers will be awarded with a Love Hurts punch as consolation drink. There will also be DJ Tob (Bangkok Invaders) spinning Hip Hop music throughout the night.
Dancing
Sad Love Story V.2 at PlumPlum Umeshu Bar
For some extra storytelling, PlumPlum Umeshu Bar is ready to hear you out. As last year’s edition received a lot of praise, the bar is back this year with a similar concept dubbed "Sad Love Story for Umeshu V.2". Prove that you’re sad and single to the crowd with your sappy love stories and win a Plum wine or Umeshu to heal your broken heart. The winning story will additionally receive an exclusive prize.
Sorry I'm Single at Sway
Although this party called "Sorry I'm Single", it’s definitely open to couples too! However, don't expect love songs, instead expect a DJ lineup that is bound to make you move all night long to Hip Hop and urban music. At only 250 Baht entry fee, there will be a free Cher lipstick for the ladies who arrive before 10pm!
No Adam For Eve at Sing Sing Theater
No Adam For Eve (Anti-Valentines Party) at Sing Sing Theater will welcome DJ Fred Canal & LazyKay at the decks for some energetic dance tunes, to set the tone at the unique 1930s Retro-Shanghai themed venue.
I'm Single, So What? at Woobar (W Bangkok)
For cocktail lovers, Woobar at W Bangkok is hosting "I'm Single, So What?" with special V-day cocktails along, sophisticated dance music by guest DJs and surprises.
Drinking
El Cupido Stupido at Havana Social
If you're into Latin music and 1940's Cuba vibes, you're going to love partying at El Cupido Stupido. Enjoy special cocktails, such as "Bridget Jones" for ladies and "Love On The Rocks" for the gents, plus a DJ set accompanied by percussionist Dave Davani from 10pm onwards.
Love WEEK (FIX YOU) at Wishbeer Homebar
Regardless of the day, Wishbeer is always ready and eager to cater your craft beer thirst. There are V-day promotions in each respective branch. Wishbeer Home Bar (Sukhumvit 67) has special prices for Hoegaarden, and the recently opened Wishbeer Thonglor (Sukhumvit 55) offers "Buy 1 Beer, Get 1 Free Wine".