Department stores have put up lovely holiday decorations. Christmas songs are played in stores and on the radio. Despite the relentless drizzle and tropical sweat, Bangkokians know that winter festivities are around the corner.
Royal Osha, a Michelin-Guide-recommended Thai fine dining restaurant, officially welcomes winter with multiple-course menus showcasing elevated Thai cuisine.
The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival seems to have arrived early this year as countless restaurants and bakery shops in Bangkok are now actively marketing their mooncakes.