PRICE OF EVENT 500 THB
The illusion of modern dating.
In today’s dating culture, we’ve become conditioned to wait. Wait to be matched. Wait to be chosen. Wait to be validated by a swipe. We are sold the idea that endless options equal ultimate freedom. But beneath that illusion, many of us are stuck in a quiet cycle of self-doubt, comparison, and emotional burnout.
The more we swipe, the less we act. The more we wait, the less we actually connect.
At some point, we have to ask: Why are we participating in a system that often feels like emotional self-sabotage?
The Event
It is time to step out of passive dating dynamics and reclaim agency in how we meet, approach, and connect with others.
Channeling the candid, unapologetic energy of our favorite cultural conversations around romance (think less clinical therapy-talk, more honest drinks with friends), "Beyond the Swipe" is a space to challenge the status quo.
We will explore what happens when you stop waiting to be picked—and start choosing. What does real-life connection look like without the buffer of an app, without instant validation, and without endless backup options? This is about moving from passive consumption to active engagement. It’s about intellectual honesty, presence, and rediscovering human connection in its most direct, unscripted form.
What to Expect:
Real Talk: An open, moderated discussion where we dissect modern dating norms, the paradox of choice, and the performative nature of apps.
Active Engagement: Practical, low-pressure ways to approach people with authenticity and confidence in the real world.
The Vibe: No swipes. No filters. No waiting. Just genuine conversations with other singles who are equally tired of the algorithm.
The Details:
Date: 15th May
Time: 12:00 PM (Noon)
Location: Hideaway Restaurant
Entry: 500 THB
Note: This is an offline connection event for singles who want to ditch the screen and practice genuine, face-to-face interaction. Come ready to share, listen, and reclaim your agency.
Here is a step-by-step itinerary tailored for the flow of the afternoon. It creates a focused, uninterrupted environment by enforcing the hard door close, then smoothly transitions from intellectual exploration into active, real-world practice.
Event Agenda: Beyond the Swipe
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM | Arrival, Registration & Phone Check
The Vibe: Grab a drink, settle in, and get comfortable.
The Rule: To maintain the integrity and focus of the discussion, doors strictly close at 12:15 PM. No late entries. We encourage attendees to put their phones away for the duration of the event—this is an afternoon of analog connection. 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM | Opening Remarks: The Illusion of Choice
Welcome and introduction to the core theme: why we have been conditioned to wait in modern dating and the emotional toll of the swipe ecosystem.
Setting the ground rules: prioritizing intellectual honesty, ditching performative therapy-speak, and committing to active engagement.
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM | Part I: The Dialogue (Deconstructing the Waiting Game) An open, moderated group inquiry into our dating behaviors.
Key Questions Explored: Why do we outsource our romantic agency to algorithms?
How does the "endless menu" of dating apps create a paradox of loneliness?
What are the cultural scripts keeping us passive?
This is a space to share personal observations, challenge norms, and get to the root of dating fatigue.
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM | The "Analog" Intermission**
A brief pause to grab another drink or order food from the Hideaway kitchen.
Unlike typical breaks where everyone pulls out their phones, this is a dedicated moment to turn to the person next to you and strike up an unfiltered conversation based on the first half of the discussion.
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Part II: Reclaiming Agency (Action & Practice)
Moving from philosophical dissection to real-world application.
Attendees break into smaller, rotating groups or pairs to tackle specific, engaging conversation prompts designed to bypass small talk.
The focus is on practicing directness, building social courage, and taking the initiative to choose rather than waiting to be chosen.
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM | Closing Thoughts & The Challenge A quick reconvene to share takeaways and insights from the smaller groups.
Closing remarks and a parting "real-world challenge" for attendees to take with them into the weekend.
2:30 PM Onwards | Open Mingling The formal moderation ends, but the space remains open. Attendees are encouraged to stay, mingle, and practice their reclaimed agency in a relaxed, unstructured environment.
