Blue Bottle @ Dusit Central Park & Emquartier
The iconic Japanese-inspired American coffee house is finally landing in Thailand with two branches: one at Dusit Central Park as an open-format concept and the other at Emquartier as their flagship location for pour overs and seasonal offerings. Instantly recognisable by its aquamarine flask motif, Blue Bottle Coffee has built a global following for its carefully sourced beans and precision brewing.
Founded in Oakland, California, the brand has since expanded across continents, becoming a familiar name among specialty coffee devotees. Expect plenty of interest, and perhaps a queue or two.
Instagram: @bluebottle
Barbeque Nation
India’s much-loved celebration spot, Barbeque Nation, has officially landed in Bangkok, bringing its signature live-on-table grill experience straight to Sukhumvit. The grill is set on the second level of Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, close to BTS Nana, making it an easy stop for a generous lunch or dinner.
With endless skewers, comforting curries, and desserts that somehow always find room in your stomach, Barbeque Nation makes a pretty strong (and slightly dangerous) case for letting the buffet take full control of your evening.
Instagram: @barbequenation.th
El Paso @ Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok
Looking for something to impress this weekend? El Paso has opened at The Salil Riverside - Bangkok, bringing Iberian-inspired tapas and riverside drinks to the banks of the Chao Phraya. Located on the ground floor of Building C, the new restaurant puts a modern and local twist on authentic Spanish flavours, with shareable plates designed for gathering around the table.
For anyone who believes food tastes better with company and tunes, this one is worth a seat.
Instagram: @elpaso.modern.tapas
Spicy Sombrero
Hola Bangkok, playful Mexican food just landed in the heart of Sukhumvit, bringing heat, inventive flavours, and agave infused drinks to Nana’s busy corners. Stop by for a feast full of vibrant palates spanning classic Mexican fare to fusion dishes that will leave you wanting seconds.
For those who enjoy culinary adventures, order the Dal makhani tostada served with a Latin flair, Sesbania & paneer quesadilla, or the Especiales (signature plates) that pair familiar Hispanic components with basmati rice. If the drinks menu is more your calling, hold on to your sombreros.
Instagram: @spicysombrerobkk
Cuisine Bangkok
Cuisine Bangkok has opened on Saladaeng Road, bringing casual French roots to one of the city’s hottest addresses. The open-kitchen restaurant places guests directly within its flow of service offering an immersive dining experience of sound and movement.
Cuisine’s menu is divided across three stations, cold, hot, and dessert, designed to suit different cravings and itineraries. The concept also extends beyond the dinner service with occasional ‘After Shift’ nights, when the kitchen transforms into a DJ booth once the last plates leave the pass.
Instagram: @cuisine.bkk
FRICKIN’ Fried Chicken
Award-winning chef Jennifer Evans and culinary visionary Ratish Sachathamakul have brought their love of bold flavours to a new format with FRICKIN’ Fried Chicken at PRIME Thonglor. The fast-casual locale takes focus on flavour and careful execution through comfort food designed to be eaten with your hands.
Start with Buffalo wings or Fried pickles, before moving on to Crispy chicken tenders, or Fried mushrooms for the veg folk. The Frickin’ sandwiches bring things into burger territory, while sides and a selection of sauces round out the feast.
Instagram: @frickinbangkok
Wiang Khao Soi & Grill Bar
Wiang Khao Soi & Grill Bar is giving one of Northern Thailand’s most beloved dishes a new elevation at Erawan Bangkok. Created by Chef Kongwuth Chaiwongkachon of Chiang Rai’s Locus Native Food Lab and Taang chef’s table, the new restaurant explores the northern classic of khao soi through its five distinct eras during the daytime.
Come evening, the concept shifts into an intimate Khaosoi & Grill Bar, serving charcoal-grilled dishes, contemporary Northern Thai cuisine, and wines selected specifically to complement the menu.
Instagram: @wiangkhaosoi
LOLO Bangkok
Wine bars are the latest trend in the F&B industry and for good reason. LOLO Bangkok, located in Ari, offers up a dine and wine experience with a focus on social dining. Their selection of wines pair perfectly with their menu of cold cuts, tapas, crudos, mains, and pasta.
From the Charcoal grilled grey pomfret (which requires a pre-booking) to crowd pleasers like their Pink sauce pasta, there is something for everyone. Gather your squad and come down to LOLO where the playlist curates the sort of vibe that makes you never want to leave.
Instagram: @lolo.bkk
Matcha People
Matcha took the cafe world by storm a few years ago and shows no signs of slowing down. Matcha People, a beloved matcha shop in Ari, has brought its whisks and tea leaves to Ratchaprasong.
Their latest location at Erawan Bangkok is serving up everything from traditional matcha to more creative iterations if your palate leans whimsy. Open all week from 8 AM to 8 PM, Matcha People has your matcha cravings covered.
Instagram: @matchapeople.bkk
Fortune Cookie Eatery
Ever wanted to try General tso’s chicken or Crab rangoon? Well now you don’t have to go all the way to a mall in America for a taste of American Chinese food. Fortune Cookie Eatery has just launched their dine-in eatery at Thonglor 21.
But American Chinese food is not all they serve. Fortune Cookie Eatery is also offering up comfort Asian dishes like their Hong kong style curry rice. Don’t forget to get a fortune cookie on your way out! No American Chinese dining experience is complete without one.
Instagram: @fortunecookieeatery
Berwick Flagship Store @ Central Embassy
They say shoes complete the outfit, and Berwick 1707 is giving Bangkok shoppers plenty to finish theirs with. Opened in June 2026, the first official Berwick Thailand flagship store occupies the second floor of Central Embassy, offering the Spanish footwear label’s extensive collection under one roof.
The brand is known for its handcrafted Goodyear welted leather shoes that combine traditional shoemaking techniques with contemporary silhouettes. This flagship gives Bangkok a dedicated destination for well-made footwear, proving that sometimes the smallest detail in an outfit can make the biggest difference.
Instagram: @berwickthailand.official
Bose Flagship Store @ centralwOrld
A good pair of headphones holds as much weight as a new sneaker drop in today’s world. The specs are as intricate as those when you consider buying a new laptop. Does it have surround sound? Is there an ambient noise option? What about noise-cancelling? That’s a non-negotiable.
Now shopping for the perfect sound system, whether it’s speakers or headphones, has become much easier as Bose has opened their flagship store on the G Floor of centralwOrld’s Eden Zone. For radioheads, this flagship store offers a full range of its products with the option to test out the equipment before you buy.
Instagram: @bose_by_pbl
Maison Kitsuné @ centralwOrld
Maison Kitsuné has unveiled its new store at centralwOrld, introducing the world’s first Maison Kitsuné Logo Store concept on the mall’s first level. Dedicated to the house’s most recognisable signatures, the space brings its iconic fox and logo motifs together across a playful selection of expressions.
Founded in Paris in 2002, the Paris-meets-Tokyo label has grown beyond fashion into music and coffee, with its collections known for balancing French sophistication with Japanese influences. For Kitsuné fanatics, this new store offers a chance to see the house’s favourite fox in full scale.
Instagram: @maisonkitsune / @centralworld
The Glam Wellness
The Glam Wellness & Spa has opened on the sixth floor of MBK Center, bringing a touch of wellness to one of Bangkok’s busiest areas. Billing itself as the city’s new wellness social club, The Glam Wellness & Spa brings recovery, longevity, beauty, soft fitness, and community together under one roof.
The concept is centred on the idea that feeling well is as important as looking well, with each element designed to work as part of a broader wellness routine. Its experiences are designed around the demands of modern life, with offerings ranging from heat and cold therapies to advanced wellness technology.
If you find yourself looking for some much needed R&R, add this locale to your radar.
Instagram: @theglamwellness
Central Northville
Hey, upper-west-siders, there’s a new address in town. Central Northville has arrived in Nonthaburi, bringing more than 300 curated brands, dining destinations, and experiences under one roof. Designed around the concept of biophilic living, Thailand’s first outdoor inspired indoor shopping centre embraces the growing ‘Longevity Economy’ through a three-part ecosystem centred on Wellness, Living, and Community.
Expect favourites including Solsot, Katsu Midori, Momo Paradise, and Fam Time, while entertainment comes courtesy of SF Cinema and Kidzoona. With retail, recreation, and plenty of reasons to stay awhile, Central Northville gives Nonthaburi a fresh new destination to explore.
Instagram: @central_northville
MIRA CLUB
Newly opened on Sukhumvit Soi 11, MIRA CLUB promises to bring high energy to Bangkok’s busiest nightlife and party district. Love to dance? MIRA CLUB is a large-scale nightlife and dance venue that offers late-night music, curated cocktails, a dynamic club atmosphere, and personalised VIP experiences from 9 PM until late.
From casual visitors to dedicated partygoers, heading in for cocktails, a full night out, or simply following the music, MIRA CLUB offers another reason to make Soi 11 your after-dark address. After all, Bangkok nightlife is rarely short of options, but there is always room for one more place to lose track of time.
Instagram: @miraclub.bkk
Tarisha by Bhavna
For Bangkok’s Indian community, there’s no shortage of reasons to dress up but not every plan needs a wedding-sized wardrobe. Tarisha by Bhavna is bringing a fresh take on Indian wear with elevated daily wear designed for the occasions in between.
Founded by designer Bhavna Budhraja, the label was inspired by a gap she noticed in Bangkok’s Indian fashion market, where exhibitions often centre around grand celebrations. Think polished pieces for meals, festive get-togethers, family occasions and evenings out, all with a little more personality.
Launching with 50 original, one-of-a-kind pieces, all available to shop at the launch exhibition on 9 September, from 11 AM to 6 PM at Insaf Tower 1, M Floor, Sukhumvit Soi 13.
Instagram: @shop.tarisha
theCOMMONS, Cloud 11
One of Bangkok’s favourite hang-out spots has found a new home in the city’s creative hub. theCOMMONS Cloud 11 marks the community space’s third location, bringing its familiar mix of food, drinks, activities, and open-air socialising to South Sukhumvit.
Open across Cloud 11’s fourth and fifth floors, the new outpost is designed as a community hub with a growing line-up of independent food and beverage vendors, from Japanese bites at Aeya Tokyoto to craft beer at 12PLATO and drinks from BUBBLISM TOKYO BY 1923. There is also the theCOMMONS Clubhouse, where visitors can borrow games, rent picnic mats, and pick up sports equipment for the adjoining lawn.
Instagram: @thecommonscloud11
Brooo Flagship @ Central Chidlom
Thai running and lifestyle label Brooo has opened its first and largest flagship store at Central Chidlom, bringing the brand’s sporty spirit to the heart of Sukhumvit. Located on the second floor, the new space marks a milestone for the homegrown label, which has built a following around running gear designed to move between workouts and everyday city life.
Founded with a focus on movement, community, and an energetic approach to sport, Brooo has grown into a lifestyle brand for a new generation of runners. With its central address and expanded offering, Brooo’s latest outpost puts Bangkok’s running crowd firmly on the map.
Instagram: @brooo.official
Drôle de Monsieur Pop-Up @ Central Embassy
French label Drôle de Monsieur has arrived at Central Embassy with a pop-up on Level 2, running through September 28. Founded in 2014 by Dany Dos Santos and Maxime Schwab, the Dijon-born brand is known for its fresh take on French menswear and their signature motto: “Not From Paris Madame”.
The Bangkok pop-up presents the Pre-Fall 2026 collection which boasts 1970s French style with the laid-back air of 1990s street culture. Open from July 3, the store offers a chance to discover one of France’s more distinctive modern labels.
Instagram: @centralembassy / @droledemonsieur
Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit
Thailand’s first Fairmont hotel is here. The Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit addressed at Sukhumvit Soi 20 is a five-star property with approximately 416 keys. Taking inspiration from the Fairmont properties in North America, the Fairmont Bangkok will follow a design journey, aptly titled “The Fantastic Journey of Travel to The Bygone Era.”
Guests will be able to indulge in a variety of dining outlets from restaurants to bars. The hotel also offers connectivity and easy access to both BTS and MRT stations.
Instagram: @fairmontbangkok
Anantara Siam’s New Renovations
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel has been a stalwart in Thai luxury hospitality for nearly five decades. Over the course of the past year, the property has been undergoing renovations. The first phase reimagined several guest rooms, the Kasara Lounge, swimming pool and terrace, and selected ground-floor meeting rooms.
Anantara Siam has also unveiled their Pool Villa rooms as part of the renovation. The second phase redevelops the Garden villas, Parichat Court rooms, the iconic Spice Market, and several other ballrooms, and remaining meeting spaces. At the heart of Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel’s renovation is its commitment to cultural immersion.
Instagram: @anantarasiambangkok
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Unveils Newly Renovated Grand Ballroom
After 35 years as a setting for memories and milestones, the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok’s Grand Ballroom has undergone a transformation, with upgrades spanning technology and interiors. The renovation brings the space in line with contemporary event needs while retaining the sense of occasion that has made it a long-standing Bangkok address for memorable celebrations.
Reopened in August following its temporary closure, the refreshed Grand Ballroom offers an updated setting for plenty more moments waiting to be made.
Instagram: @grandhyatterawan
Grande Centre Point Voyage Pattaya
Grande Centre Point is a familiar name in the city with its hotels peering over the roofs of others with its elegant cursive script. Though mostly in Bangkok, and a few hotels in Pattaya, Grande Centre Point will be opening its doors to a brand new experience in Pattaya on October 1: Grande Centre Point Voyage Pattaya.
This iteration of Grande Centre Point isn’t meant to be simply a place to rest your head but rather the destination itself. From the water park to the fitness centre and finally the rooftop bar, there is no reason to leave the hotel.
Instagram: @grandecentrepoint.voyage