For a special evening this year, the Bangkok Planetarium will carve out a quiet escape from the city’s usual chaos, turning a small patch of Ekkamai into a stargazer’s dream. If you’ve ever felt that city life makes the cosmos feel impossibly distant, the Star Party promises to bring the sky closer than you can imagine.
Instead of wondering whether that flicker overhead is Mars or just a passing plane, visitors will be guided by the Astronomical Society of Thailand. With their telescopes and deep knowledge, the constellations become more than dots; they become stories.
You might find yourself gazing at the delicate curve of Saturn’s rings or following the hazy trail of the Milky Way, celestial sights that somehow break through Bangkok’s bright skies. A little curiosity and the right tools are all it takes to see just how close space can feel.
But this night isn’t just about looking up. It’s hands-on, too. There’s space to build, play and experiment. At one table, you can string together planets on a bracelet and take home a solar system you can wear.
You can get your hands into satisfyingly squishy slime and even participate in a light art lab where lanterns glow like captured constellations.
The next Bangkok Planetarium’s Star Party will take place on September 3, from 5 to 8:30 pm. It’s a rare moment when the stars truly align over Bangkok, offering a wonderful view and appreciation of the universe above us. If you are planning a trip to Bangkok, don’t miss the opportunity.