A Comprehensive Guide to Exploring the Artsy Side of Bangkok

In the eyes of many people, Bangkok is a modern metropolis with shopping paradises like Siam Square and King Power Duty Free. However, a city has many sides, and in Bangkok, you can not only speed up your pace and travel between attractions, hotels and shopping malls, but also slow down and let me take you on a different kind of Bangkok tour - seeking the artistic side of Bangkok.

The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, abbreviated as BACC (Bangkok Art and Culture Centre), is located opposite the popular MBK shopping mall in Bangkok. The entire art center is divided into 11 floors, mainly exhibiting works by contemporary Thai artists. Even if you are not interested in art, this is an excellent place for photography. The art center often hosts interesting activities such as film art, drama art, musical instrument art, literary art, and architectural design art exhibitions.

Museum of Contemporary Art Bangkok

The Museum of Contemporary Art Bangkok, abbreviated as MOCA, has five floors of exhibition halls. The bright and white hall gives a surreal feeling upon entering. The artists' works here tend to be visual, with many Buddhist themes, as well as works that reveal and satirize social realities. It is worth a visit for those with ample time and is one of the must-visit spots for art enthusiasts.

Madame Tussauds

The Madame Tussauds Wax Museum from the UK has branches in many countries. The one located on the 6th floor of Siam Discovery is the 10th in the world and the first in Southeast Asia. In the wax museum, you will take photos with wax figures of many big stars such as the Obamas, Yao Ming, Jay Chou, Justin Bieber, Spider-Man, Superman, Angelina Jolie, and Brad Pitt.
Eat Me was rated as one of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants in 2015 and also serves as an art gallery. Dining here offers both style and a delightful culinary experience.

Red Sky Bar

Bangkok's Sky bar is the most romantic and comfortable place to experience nightlife. Located on the 55th floor, Red Sky is the most well-known and popular rooftop bar among Chinese visitors. Coming in the evening, you can also see the sunset, making it suitable for couples and friends.

Rocket S49

Rocket has four branches in Bangkok, each with a unique style and imaginative design. Rocket S49 has been repeatedly rated as the best coffee shop in Bangkok. Friendly and handsome staff, warm yellow lighting, and Nordic-style interiors will surely satisfy your slow-paced artistic sentiments.

Hua Hin

Hua Hin can be said to be the backyard of Bangkok, a seaside resort center away from the hustle and bustle, and a legendary beautiful seaside paradise. Modeled after the Greek town, Santorini Park is built with white walls and blue roofs, and a romantic small Ferris wheel, allowing you to immerse yourself in a fairy tale ocean.

Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya is the old capital of Siam. The area is filled with Khmer-style pagodas, and most tourists visit the Ayutthaya Historical Park located in the center of the ancient city. Here, one can deeply appreciate the former prosperity of its rich historical relics. Wandering among the mottled ancient temples and the ruins of palaces, one can't help but feel a sense of traveling through time.