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Museums Art & Graffiti

Bangkok Art and Culture Center

This is the hub of the Bangkok art scene and offers the widest range of art, design, music, and theatre in the city. The center offers more than 4000 square meters of exhibition space and also features shops, library and cafe.

Bangkok CityCity Gallery

This contemporary art gallery is located in Sathorn and features work by local artists including paintings, sculptures, videos and live performance. It is one of the few open spaces in the commercial district and stands out for its unique modern architecture.

Jim Thomson House

This residential enclave was the home of Jim Thomson, who settled here in Bangkok after being discharged from the US military in 1946. Jim was an architect by trade and was a great collector of Asian objets d’art. While he spent 30 years reviving the Thai silk industry he filled his home with antiques and collectibles. During the height of his success he mysteriously disappeared in the Malaysian jungle and his home was preserved as a museum.

Street Art

You don’t need to search hard to find street art in Bangkok. Take a break from the gleaming shopping malls and go for a stroll on the streets and see how old walls are used as a canvas. The best known set is next to Ratchathewi BTS Station, not far from MBK, and some other artworks are painted along the nearby canal. Another beautiful set is found at the Alliance Française on Sathorn Road. In Bangrak there is art on the walls of the Chao Phraya River and Sapan Taksin train station. Other spots to explore are Chalerma Park, Saen Saep Canal and China Town.