Bangkok Storytelling Collective | Moth Nights

Bangkok Storytelling Collective | "Moth Night"

Thu, Jun 18 · 7:30 PM ICT

Public House, 249 Soi Sukhumvit 31, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Bangkok, TH

We'll be back at Public House this month!

One drink minimum per person. Doors open at 7PM.

Love a good story? So do we.

Join us for a cozy night of live storytelling and listening, inspired by The Moth, the U.S. nonprofit fostering connection through personal storytelling.

Like them, our mission is to connect authentically and build a community centered on shared human experience. Our community spans a wide range of ages, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives - we'd love to have you!

How the night works:

🎲 Part One: Storytelling Games (7:30–8:30PM)
Casual, on-the-spot prompts. Low stakes, high fun. No preparation needed.
🎤 Part Two: Prepared Performances (8:30–9:30PM)
Lineup of story performances by members who prepared in advance for this month's theme.

All stories (both casual and prepared) follow The Moth's style:
🔹 True, personal and told in the first person
🔹 No longer than 5 minutes
🔹 Told from memory (no reading)
🔹 Rooted in emotion, vulnerability & self-growth

Just want to listen? Perfect!

We're looking for eager storytellers and story-listeners! Every storyteller needs a kind, curious, and responsive audience.

Want to perform?

If you'd like to prepare a 5-minute story on this month's theme (see below), review The Moth's storytelling tips and send Shaf a private message on Meetup - he'll add you to the lineup and walk you through how it all works.

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DISASTERPIECE
Prepare a five-minute story about a failure so epic, it became a work of art. A magnificent misfire. A glorious flop. Throwing spaghetti at the wall and failing upward. That last-minute improvisation that was mistaken for genius, so you just went with it. Whether it’s a community rallying after a natural disaster, a seeming setback that unexpectedly changed your life for the better, or an April Fools’ prank that sparked a reconciliation — paint us your disasterpieces!

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EVENT SCHEDULE
7:00PM – 7:30PM — Doors Open
Feel free to come early if you'd like to chat or grab a bite.
7:30PM – 8:30PM — PART ONE: Casual Storytelling Games
Warm up with fun, casual storytelling prompts - no performance pressure!
8:30PM – 9:30PM — PART TWO: Prepared Story Performances
Settle in for our members' performances on this month's theme
9:30PM - onwards — Unwind & Connect
Spend some time with new friends!

***

Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or just love to listen, come be part of something special. Let’s build a community where stories spark connection, meaning, and lots of laughter.

We'll be in the back of Public House, in the Library co-working space.
Come find Shaf if it's your first time!

Bangkok Storytelling Collective | "Moth Night"

Thu, Jul 16 · 7:30 PM ICT

Public House, 249 Soi Sukhumvit 31, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Bangkok, TH

We'll be back at Public House this month!

One drink minimum per person. Doors open at 7PM.

Love a good story? So do we.

Join us for a cozy night of live storytelling and listening, inspired by The Moth, the U.S. nonprofit fostering connection through personal storytelling.

Like them, our mission is to connect authentically and build a community centered on shared human experience. Our community spans a wide range of ages, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives - we'd love to have you!

How the night works:

🎲 Part One: Storytelling Games (7:30–8:30PM)
Casual, on-the-spot prompts. Low stakes, high fun. No preparation needed.
🎤 Part Two: Prepared Performances (8:30–9:30PM)
Lineup of story performances by members who prepared in advance for this month's theme.

All stories (both casual and prepared) follow The Moth's style:
🔹 True, personal and told in the first person
🔹 No longer than 5 minutes
🔹 Told from memory (no reading)
🔹 Rooted in emotion, vulnerability & self-growth

Just want to listen? Perfect!

We're looking for eager storytellers and story-listeners! Every storyteller needs a kind, curious, and responsive audience.

Want to perform?

If you'd like to prepare a 5-minute story on this month's theme (see below), review The Moth's storytelling tips and send Shaf a private message on Meetup - he'll add you to the lineup and walk you through how it all works.

***

NARROW ESCAPES
Prepare a five-minute story about cheating fate—just barely. Dodging disaster by inches, slipping through a closing door, or talking your way out of a sticky situation. Heart racing, palms sweating, a big sigh of relief. Tell us about the tight squeezes, last-minute maneuvers, and lucky breaks that left you breathless and thinking, “that was way too close.”

***

EVENT SCHEDULE
7:00PM – 7:30PM — Doors Open
Feel free to come early if you'd like to chat or grab a bite.
7:30PM – 8:30PM — PART ONE: Casual Storytelling Games
Warm up with fun, casual storytelling prompts - no performance pressure!
8:30PM – 9:30PM — PART TWO: Prepared Story Performances
Settle in for our members' performances on this month's theme
9:30PM - onwards — Unwind & Connect
Spend some time with new friends!

***

Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or just love to listen, come be part of something special. Let’s build a community where stories spark connection, meaning, and lots of laughter.

We'll be in the back of Public House, in the Library co-working space.
Come find Shaf if it's your first time!

Bangkok Storytelling Collective | "Moth Night"

Thu, Aug 20 · 7:30 PM ICT

Location not specified yet

VENUE TBD - Near Phrom Phong BTS

Doors open at 7PM, if you'd like to chat or grab a bite.

Storytelling Games start at 7:30PM sharp; please try to arrive by then!

Love a good story? So do we.

Join us for a cozy night of live storytelling and listening, inspired by The Moth, the U.S. nonprofit that champions fostering human connection through storytelling.
Check out some of their performers here!

Our community is quite diverse in age, gender, sexuality, culture & background. Our mission is to connect authentically and build a community centered on shared human experience.

We meet once a month, first to warm up with some casual on-the-spot storytelling games, then get settled in for prepared performances.

All stories (both casual and prepared) follow The Moth's style:
🔹 True, personal and told in the first person
🔹 No longer than 5 minutes long
🔹 Told from memory (no reading)
🔹 Themed around emotion, vulnerability & self-growth

Prefer to just listen?

Perfect. We're looking for eager storytellers and story-listeners! Every storyteller needs a kind, curious, and responsive audience. Your presence matters!

Whether you’re ready for 5 minutes of fame or just want to soak in others’ stories, you’ll be part of a welcoming, vibrant community built around laughter, reflection, and human connection.

Ready to take the leap?

If you do wish to prepare a 5 minute story in advance, please review The Moth's storytelling advice and this month's theme. Also, make sure to message me (Shaf, the organizer) and I'll talk you through some guidelines. Here's this month's theme:

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I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA
Prepare a five-minute story about what runs in the family. From memorized Sunday sauces to generational trauma wrapped in questionable traditions. Fashion tips and whispered warnings. Sharp tongues and sharper cheekbones. Tell tales of inherent humor, proud features, warm embraces and the advice only a matriarch can deliver. Explore our motherly ties and those before them that shape our worldview and make you, you.

***

EVENT SCHEDULE
7:00PM – 7:30PM - Reservation begins
Feel free to come early if you'd like to chat or grab a bite.
7:30PM – 8:30PM — Storytelling Games
Warm up with fun, casual storytelling prompts —no performance pressure!
8:30PM – 9:30PM — Prepared Story Performances
Up to 10 performances on this month's theme
9:30PM onward — Unwind & Reflect
Stick around to connect with new friends!

***

Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or just love to listen, come be part of something special. Let’s build a community where stories spark connection, meaning, and maybe a little magic.

Venue TBD. Come find Shaf if it's your first time :)

Bangkok Storytelling Collective | "Moth Night"

Thu, Sep 17 · 7:30 PM ICT

Location not specified yet

VENUE TBD - Near Phrom Phong BTS

Doors open at 7PM, if you'd like to chat or grab a bite.

Storytelling Games start at 7:30PM sharp; please try to arrive by then!

Love a good story? So do we.

Join us for a cozy night of live storytelling and listening, inspired by The Moth, the U.S. nonprofit that champions fostering human connection through storytelling.
Check out some of their performers here!

Our community is quite diverse in age, gender, sexuality, culture & background. Our mission is to connect authentically and build a community centered on shared human experience.

We meet once a month, first to warm up with some casual on-the-spot storytelling games, then get settled in for prepared performances.

All stories (both casual and prepared) follow The Moth's style:
🔹 True, personal and told in the first person
🔹 No longer than 5 minutes long
🔹 Told from memory (no reading)
🔹 Themed around emotion, vulnerability & self-growth

Prefer to just listen?

Perfect. We're looking for eager storytellers and story-listeners! Every storyteller needs a kind, curious, and responsive audience. Your presence matters!

Whether you’re ready for 5 minutes of fame or just want to soak in others’ stories, you’ll be part of a welcoming, vibrant community built around laughter, reflection, and human connection.

Ready to take the leap?

If you do wish to prepare a 5 minute story in advance, please review The Moth's storytelling advice and this month's theme. Also, make sure to message me (Shaf, the organizer) and I'll talk you through some guidelines. Here's this month's theme:

***

OPPOSITES ATTRACT
Prepare a five-minute story about the allure of something different. The free-spirited artist to your straight-laced accountant. The early riser and the night owl. The picky eater to the adventurous foodie. Did you, the Type A planner, go on a trip with your Type B procrastinator bestie? Have you lived with a minimalist who challenged your maximalist style? "Don't think we'll ever get our differences patched. Don't really matter 'cause we're perfectly matched" -Paula Abdul

***

EVENT SCHEDULE
7:00PM – 7:30PM - Reservation begins
Feel free to come early if you'd like to chat or grab a bite.
7:30PM – 8:30PM — Storytelling Games
Warm up with fun, casual storytelling prompts —no performance pressure!
8:30PM – 9:30PM — Prepared Story Performances
Up to 10 performances on this month's theme
9:30PM onward — Unwind & Reflect
Stick around to connect with new friends!

***

Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or just love to listen, come be part of something special. Let’s build a community where stories spark connection, meaning, and maybe a little magic.

Venue TBD. Come find Shaf if it's your first time :)