Culturally-oriented private excursions

Culturally-oriented private guided tours and excursions

Behind the concept of "Rock Around" and "Bangkok As You Like It" lies the idea of stepping off the beaten track, avoiding the hordes of tourists from all over the world to focus solely on the cultural heritage of Bangkok (monuments, religious sites, museums, galleries, institutions, street food, themed bars and restaurants, communities, parks, districts, etc.) with a distinguishing approach, our hallmark: telling stories, sharing its History.

Our vocation is to accompany you on these journeys, either through programmes named the 'Rock Around' series or 'Bangkok As You Like It' explorations (see below), as a close friend who has settled in Bangkok would, to whom you express your desire to discover what lies off the beaten track.

"Rock Around" Series

On this conceptual foundation, we develop thematic itineraries (see below) with a cultural vocation, aiming to narrate the emergence of Bangkok through its history and the contemporary issues facing the capital of Thailand: urban planning, societal choices, culture, environment, communities, economy, etc.

Each of these thematic routes is comprised of destinations that we refer to as "cultural assets" (monuments, temples, museums, galleries, etc.), which, when linked together, form an exceptional and unique journey. We will undertake these journeys on foot, by bike, by boat, or through the use of public transport. Immersion remains the key word, including in the way we travel.

To better prepare you before this cultural immersion, we will give you access to a web portal reserved for our clients, where you will find all the content we have created for you: historical and practical presentations of the destinations, photo galleries, videos, maps, and links.

Clients must book us first for a full-day 'Rock Around' tour (8 hours) or a half-day (5 hours) for a shortened route.

Rock Around Rattamakosin: Enjoy the ultimate cultural experience in Bangkok that you will never forget: a 7-day, 9-night journey starting from the fall of Ayutthaya to 1932 when Rattanakosin became a constitutional monarchy. This memorable experience features the complete collection of our 7 Rock Around Series. After exploring each day's highlights, unwind in style at the finest boutique hotels, carefully chosen to complement the day's theme and to celebrate unique life events with class.

Rock Around Rattanakosin

7-day, 9-night journey

Enjoy the ultimate cultural experience in Bangkok that you will never forget: a 7-day, 9-night journey starting from the fall of Ayutthaya to 1932 when Rattanakosin became a constitutional monarchy. This memorable experience features the complete collection of our 7 Rock Around Series. After exploring each day's highlights, unwind in style at the finest boutique hotels, carefully chosen to complement the day's theme and to celebrate unique life events with class.

Rock Around Thon Buri: Explore a key moment in history with the founding of the kingdom of Siam through its new capital, Thon Buri, established by Taksin. This change marks the glorious transition from the fall of the kingdom of Ayutthaya to the founding of Rattanakosin, twenty years later. This period saw the transformation of the absolute monarchy into a constitutional monarchy and the affirmation of Thai cultural identity, after the country officially adopted the name Thailand in 1949.

Rock Around Thon Buri

One-day excursion

Explore a key moment in history with the founding of the kingdom of Siam through its new capital, Thon Buri, established by Taksin. This change marks the glorious transition from the fall of the kingdom of Ayutthaya to the founding of Rattanakosin, twenty years later. This period saw the transformation of the absolute monarchy into a constitutional monarchy and the affirmation of Thai cultural identity, after the country officially adopted the name Thailand in 1949.

Rock Around Bangrak: Explore the historic district of Bang Rak, originally reserved for the first Europeans who arrived in Siam in the 19th century to conduct trade. Notable for its colonial architectural heritage buildings (East Asiatic Company, House no1, Old Customs House, General Post Office, European Embassies, and many more), and ethnic diversity, this district has over time become a centre for business, nightlife, and tourism, and then a hub dedicated to creativity and the visual arts.

Rock Around Bang Rak

One-day excursion

Explore the historic district of Bang Rak, originally reserved for the first Europeans who arrived in Siam in the 19th century to conduct trade. Notable for its colonial architectural heritage buildings (East Asiatic Company, House no1, Old Customs House, General Post Office, European Embassies, and many more), and ethnic diversity, this district has over time become a centre for business, nightlife, and tourism, and then a hub dedicated to creativity and the visual arts.

Rock Around Chinalat Noi: Rock Around Chinalat Noi is a neologism formed by combining 'Chinatown' and 'Talat Noi' to narrate the story of Chinese immigrants. Chinatown resulted from the resettlement of the Chinese on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River after King Rama I relocated the capital from Thonburi to Rattanakosin. Talat Noi has a long history originating from Thonburi. The first ethnic group to settle there were the Portuguese, followed by the Chinese, Vietnamese and Khmer.

Rock Around Chinat Noi

One-day excursion

Rock Around Chinat Noi is a neologism formed by combining 'Chinatown' and 'Talat Noi' to narrate the story of Chinese immigrants. Chinatown resulted from the resettlement of the Chinese on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River after King Rama I relocated the capital from Thonburi to Rattanakosin. Talat Noi has a long history originating from Thonburi. The first ethnic group to settle there were the Portuguese, followed by the Chinese, Vietnamese and Khmer.

Rock Around Bangkok Fortifications: Bangkok's historical landscape encompasses a collection of fortifications dating back from the late Ayutthaya period to the early Rattanakosin era. As the new capital, Bangkok necessitated the construction of new walls and forts to safeguard the city. Today, remnants of Bangkok’s fortified past endure, with four forts standing as silent sentinels. The foundation and expansion of Rattanakosin can be narrated through the captivating story of the city’s fortification.

Rock Around Bangkok Fortifications

One-day excursion

Bangkok's historical landscape encompasses a collection of fortifications dating back from the late Ayutthaya period to the early Rattanakosin era. As the new capital, Bangkok necessitated the construction of new walls and forts to safeguard the city. Today, remnants of Bangkok’s fortified past endure, with four forts standing as silent sentinels. The foundation and expansion of Rattanakosin can be narrated through the captivating story of the city’s fortification.

Rock Around Bang Krachao: Embark on a bicycle journey through the 'green lung' of Bangkok, an extraordinary urban sanctuary which is an artificial island whose heritage is tied to the Mon community from Burma. Along the way, you will also explore the contemporary issues (community-based tourism, agroforestry, mangrove conservation, waste and flood management, plastic recycling, self-sulficiency economy, urbanization, and many more) linking Bangkok to this historic island.

Rock Around Bang Krachao

One-day excursion

Embark on a bicycle journey through the 'green lung' of Bangkok, an extraordinary urban sanctuary which is an artificial island whose heritage is tied to the Mon community from Burma. Along the way, you will also explore the contemporary issues (community-based tourism, agroforestry, mangrove conservation, waste and flood management, plastic recycling, self-sulficiency economy, urbanization, and many more) linking Bangkok to this historic island.

Rock Around Ramakien: Dive into the captivating Ramakien, Thailand's most iconic national epic, derived from the ancient Indian Ramayana. The Ramakien is an integral part of the Thai literary canon and has been instrumental in the development of Thai identity and culture. It tells the story of Prince Phra Ram in his battle to rescue his wife, Naang Sida, who was captured in the forest by the demon king, Tosakan. The Ramakien encapsulates all forms of art that express Thai culture.

Rock Around Ramakien

One-day excursion

Dive into the captivating Ramakien, Thailand's most iconic national epic, derived from the ancient Indian Ramayana. The Ramakien is an integral part of the Thai literary canon and has been instrumental in the development of Thai identity and culture. It tells the story of Prince Phra Ram in his battle to rescue his wife, Naang Sida, who was captured in the forest by the demon king, Tosakan. The Ramakien encapsulates all forms of art that express Thai culture.

Rock Around Bangkok Street Art: Discover breathtaking street art murals created by local and international artists. These murals are primarily located in five distinct neighbourhoods: Talat Noi, Bang Rak (along Charoen Krung Road), Ratchathewi (at Chaloemla Graffiti Park and along the Saen Saep canal), Chinatown (along the Ong Ang Yaowarat canal), and, most recently, Lat Phrao. Each neighbourhood offers a unique and subtle expression of urban art, highlighting its specific architectural environment.

Rock Around Bangkok Street Art

One-day excursion

Discover breathtaking street art murals created by local and international artists. These murals are primarily located in five distinct neighbourhoods: Talat Noi, Bang Rak (along Charoen Krung Road), Ratchathewi (at Chaloemla Graffiti Park and along the Saen Saep canal), Chinatown (along the Ong Ang Yaowarat canal), and, most recently, Lat Phrao. Each neighbourhood offers a unique and subtle expression of urban art, highlighting its specific architectural environment.

"Bangkok As You Like It"

For those interested in tailor-made, off-the-beaten-track very exclusive excursions, we propose "Bangkok by Night," "Bangkok by Day," the "Bangkok Art Scene Tour," and the "Bangkok Museum Tour." We call this service "Bangkok As You Like It."

Clients have to book us first for a half-day tour (5 hours), a full-day tour (8 hours), or a night tour (6 hours). Then, we meet them at the hotel on Dday, have a brief discussion about their expectations, and immediately propose a few route options.

The possibilities are almost endless for those who wish to discover Bangkok's cultural heritage, truly off the beaten path, in a 'Bangkok as you like it' manner, accompanied by a long-term expatriate local friend.

Bangkok-by-day: Bangkok by day, a tour undertaken privately, with friends or family, where the itinerary is set on the day itself according to your expectations and desires. This tour is led by a local friend, a long-time expatriate. This is the concept of 'Bangkok as You Like It'. The field of possibilities is wide open: we will guide you through the major historical phases of Bangkok's development from the fall of Ayutthaya to the present day, visiting sites that meet your expectations.

Bangkok by Day

Bangkok by day, a very exclusive tour program undertaken privately, with friends or family, or couples, where the itinerary is set on the day itself according to your expectations and desires. This tour is led by a local friend, a long-time expatriate who knows Bangkok better than locals. This is the concept of 'Bangkok as You Like It'. The field of possibilities is wide open: we will guide you through the major historical phases of Bangkok's development from the fall of Ayutthaya to the present day, visiting sites that meet your expectations.

Bangkok-by-night: Experience a unique evening by exploring Bangkok at night: an event filled with visual, auditory, olfactory, and gustatory emotions, all unforgettable pleasures to share with friends or family. As night falls, the city transforms and invites you to traverse its lively streets, now bright and multicoloured. Discover its numerous themed bars and discreet restaurants, known only to locals, from the most traditional performances to the most daring ones. In a nutshell, let yourself be immersed in the capital of the world of celebration and all possibilities.

Bangkok by Night

Experience a unique evening by exploring Bangkok at night: an event filled with visual, auditory, olfactory, and gustatory emotions, all unforgettable pleasures to share with friends or family. As night falls, the city transforms and invites you to traverse its lively streets, now bright and multicoloured. Discover its numerous themed bars and discreet restaurants, known only to locals, from the most traditional performances to the most daring ones. In a nutshell, let yourself be immersed in the capital of the world of celebration and all possibilities.

Bangkok Art Scene Tour: Bangkok is a vibrant hub for modern art, boasting a growing collection of galleries and artistic venues. This lively art scene serves as a stage for both new and seasoned artists from around the world, providing them the opportunity to display a fascinating fusion of traditional Thai elements with modern artistic trends. For those passionate about art, or simply eager to explore, personalized tours of Bangkok's Art Scene can be arranged. Whether you prefer a comprehensive full-day journey or a shorter half-day excursion, these tours are designed to immerse you in the city's dynamic artistic environments.

Bangkok Art Scene Tour

Bangkok is a vibrant hub for contemporary art, boasting a growing collection of galleries and artistic venues. This lively art scene serves as a stage for both new and seasoned artists from around the world, providing them the opportunity to display a fascinating fusion of traditional Thai elements with modern artistic trends. For those passionate about art, or simply eager to explore, personalized tours of Bangkok's Art Scene can be arranged. Whether you prefer a comprehensive full-day journey or a shorter half-day excursion, these tours are designed to immerse you in the city's dynamic artistic environments.

Bangkok Museums Tour: Bangkok enchants visitors with its wide array of thematic museums, each narrating stories from the city's rich, almost 300-year history and well-preserved cultural heritage. The capital houses approximately 10 to 20 major museums, alongside numerous smaller spaces that provide unique insights into Thailand's cultural and historical evolution. Depending on your interests, we can organize a tailored tour of these museums, offering either a full-day or half-day itinerary to guide you through these fascinating cultural landmarks.

Bangkok Museum Tour

Bangkok enchants visitors with its wide array of thematic museums, each narrating stories from the city's rich, almost 300-year history and well-preserved cultural heritage. The capital houses approximately 10 to 20 major museums, alongside numerous smaller spaces that provide unique insights into Thailand's cultural and historical evolution. Depending on your interests, we can organise a tailored tour of these museums, offering either a full-day or half-day itinerary to guide you through these fascinating cultural landmarks (either contemporary or traditional venues).

The "Rock Around" Series in detail

We are your "local friend" in Bangkok, and we prioritise understanding what sparks your curiosity before rocking around Bangkok together. Our carefully designed 'Rock Around' themed series of private guided tours gathers together curated local destinations. To us, a local destination encompasses museums, art galleries, places of worship, communities, monuments, infrastructures, parks, markets, social initiatives, or hidden themed bars and restaurants, etc. In essence, just specify your itinerary, and we'll rock you around it. For the "Bangkok As You Like It" explorations, simply pick elements within the Rock Around series and we will craft your itinerary from there. We can speak English, French, and Thai, and we are excited to welcome you to Bangkok.

Rock Around Bang Krachao: Embark on a bicycle journey through the 'green lung' of Bangkok, an extraordinary urban sanctuary which is an artificial island whose heritage is tied to the Mon community from Burma. Along the way, you will also explore the contemporary issues (community-based tourism, agroforestry, mangrove conservation, waste and flood management, plastic recycling, self-sulficiency economy, urbanization, and many more) linking Bangkok to this historic island.

Rock Around Bang Krachao: Embark on a bicycle journey through the 'green lung' of Bangkok, an extraordinary urban sanctuary which is an artificial island whose heritage is tied to the Mon community from Burma. Along the way, you will also explore the contemporary issues (community-based tourism, agroforestry, mangrove conservation, waste and flood management, plastic recycling, self-sulficiency economy, urbanization, and many more) linking Bangkok to this historic island.

Rock Around Bang Krachao: Embark on a bicycle journey through the 'green lung' of Bangkok, an extraordinary urban sanctuary which is an artificial island whose heritage is tied to the Mon community from Burma. Along the way, you will also explore the contemporary issues (community-based tourism, agroforestry, mangrove conservation, waste and flood management, plastic recycling, self-sulficiency economy, urbanization, and many more) linking Bangkok to this historic island.

Rock Around Bang Krachao: Embark on a bicycle journey through the 'green lung' of Bangkok, an extraordinary urban sanctuary which is an artificial island whose heritage is tied to the Mon community from Burma. Along the way, you will also explore the contemporary issues (community-based tourism, agroforestry, mangrove conservation, waste and flood management, plastic recycling, self-sulficiency economy, urbanization, and many more) linking Bangkok to this historic island.

Rock Around Bang Krachao

Rock Around Bang Krachao is an 14-themed destination private guided tour complete with a bicycle ride. This exceptional outdoor program will provide you, or your friends and family, with a unique opportunity to strengthen team bonds and deepen attendees' awareness, knowledge, intellectual curiosity, and appreciation of Thai culture. It is designed with a customised schedule that focuses on the history and contemporary challenges faced by the Green Lung of Bangkok. This experience will broaden attendees' perspectives, enhance their cultural understanding, and refine their social skills by connecting them with local communities.

➡️ Bang Krachao: Bangkok's Green Lung

Bang Krachao (occasionally spelled as Kachao), is a vast man-made island nestled in a serene curve of Bangkok's Chao Phraya River, covered with lush Nipa Palm trees. This area, brimming with verdant landscapes, plantations, and parks, is commonly dubbed the "green lungs" of Bangkok. Situated in the Phra Pradaeng district, Samut Prakan province, Bang Krachao holds ecological significance due to its abundant greenery. This area plays a crucial role not in warding off invasions, but in combating environmental pollution. Remarkably, it is responsible for absorbing approximately 6,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually and surpasses this by emitting an even greater quantity of oxygen each year. Bang Krachao has been a refuge for the Mon community, displaced from lower Burma, for over a century, enriching its cultural tapestry.

➡️ 14-Themed Destinations

Wat Bang Nam Phueng Nok (Bot Kao Wat Bang Nam Phueng Nok), Lam Phu Bang Krasop Project, Wat Bang Krasop, 80th Anniversary Celebration Garden, Wat Chak Daeng, Lat Pho Park Rama9 Memorial, Lat Pho Canal Floodgate, Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market, Maha Devalaya Hindu Temple, Wat Bang Krachao Nok Pier & Prince of Chumphon Shrine, Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden, Siamese Fighting Fish Gallery, and Khlong Bon Folk Museum.

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Rock Around Thon Buri: Explore a key moment in history with the founding of the kingdom of Siam through its new capital, Thon Buri, established by Taksin. This change marks the glorious transition from the fall of the kingdom of Ayutthaya to the founding of Rattanakosin, twenty years later. This period saw the transformation of the absolute monarchy into a constitutional monarchy and the affirmation of Thai cultural identity, after the country officially adopted the name Thailand in 1949.

Rock Around Thon Buri: Explore a key moment in history with the founding of the kingdom of Siam through its new capital, Thon Buri, established by Taksin. This change marks the glorious transition from the fall of the kingdom of Ayutthaya to the founding of Rattanakosin, twenty years later. This period saw the transformation of the absolute monarchy into a constitutional monarchy and the affirmation of Thai cultural identity, after the country officially adopted the name Thailand in 1949.

Rock Around Thon Buri: Explore a key moment in history with the founding of the kingdom of Siam through its new capital, Thon Buri, established by Taksin. This change marks the glorious transition from the fall of the kingdom of Ayutthaya to the founding of Rattanakosin, twenty years later. This period saw the transformation of the absolute monarchy into a constitutional monarchy and the affirmation of Thai cultural identity, after the country officially adopted the name Thailand in 1949.

Rock Around Thon Buri: Explore a key moment in history with the founding of the kingdom of Siam through its new capital, Thon Buri, established by Taksin. This change marks the glorious transition from the fall of the kingdom of Ayutthaya to the founding of Rattanakosin, twenty years later. This period saw the transformation of the absolute monarchy into a constitutional monarchy and the affirmation of Thai cultural identity, after the country officially adopted the name Thailand in 1949.

Rock Around Thon Buri

Rock Around Thonburi is a 14-themed destination private guided tour complete with a bicycle ride. This exceptional outdoor programme will provide you, or your friends and family, with a unique opportunity to strengthen team bonds and deepen attendees' awareness, knowledge, intellectual curiosity, and appreciation of Thai culture. It is designed with a customised schedule that focuses on the transition period that led to the foundation of Rattanakosin (Bangkok). This experience will broaden attendees' perspectives, enhance their cultural understanding, and refine their social skills by connecting them with local communities.

➡️ Thonburi: The Transition Between Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin (Bangkok)

Thonburi, nestled on the western banks of the Chao Phraya River, offers a captivating glimpse into Bangkok's glorious past. The narrative begins in the mid-18th century, following the catastrophic sack of Ayutthaya in 1767 by the Burmese, an event that left the once-majestic capital of the Kingdom of Siam in ruins and marked the end of the Ayutthaya golden Era. Participants in this unique experience will spend a day meandering and cycling along serene canals, stopping at a variety of spiritually significant sites. These include majestic Royal Buddhist temples, mosques, a Chinese pagoda, and a Catholic church. The route also weaves through the quaint lanes of the longstanding Portuguese community, past a bustling railway market, through sites of historical significance, shrines, and royal monuments. Additionally, photography enthusiasts will find themselves captivated by the stunning vistas of Bangkok from the banks of the Chao Phraya River, ensuring a memorable experience.

➡️ 14-Themed Destinations

King Taksin the Great Monument, Wat Intharam Worawiharn, Talat Phlu Railway Station, Wat Waramartaya Punthasatharam (Khun Chan Temple), Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen, Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan (King Taksin Shrine), Ton Son Mosque, Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Phra Ratcha Wang Derm King Taksin Palace, Baan Kudichin Museum, Santa Cruz Church, Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan, Guan Yu Shrine, and Lhong 1919.

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Rock Around Bangkok Street Art: Discover breathtaking street art murals created by local and international artists. These murals are primarily located in five distinct neighbourhoods: Talat Noi, Bang Rak (along Charoen Krung Road), Ratchathewi (at Chaloemla Graffiti Park and along the Saen Saep canal), Chinatown (along the Ong Ang Yaowarat canal), and, most recently, Lat Phrao. Each neighbourhood offers a unique and subtle expression of urban art, highlighting its specific architectural environment.

Rock Around Bangkok Street Art: Discover breathtaking street art murals created by local and international artists. These murals are primarily located in five distinct neighbourhoods: Talat Noi, Bang Rak (along Charoen Krung Road), Ratchathewi (at Chaloemla Graffiti Park and along the Saen Saep canal), Chinatown (along the Ong Ang Yaowarat canal), and, most recently, Lat Phrao. Each neighbourhood offers a unique and subtle expression of urban art, highlighting its specific architectural environment.

Rock Around Bangkok Street Art: Discover breathtaking street art murals created by local and international artists. These murals are primarily located in five distinct neighbourhoods: Talat Noi, Bang Rak (along Charoen Krung Road), Ratchathewi (at Chaloemla Graffiti Park and along the Saen Saep canal), Chinatown (along the Ong Ang Yaowarat canal), and, most recently, Lat Phrao. Each neighbourhood offers a unique and subtle expression of urban art, highlighting its specific architectural environment.

Rock Around Bangkok Street Art: Discover breathtaking street art murals created by local and international artists. These murals are primarily located in five distinct neighbourhoods: Talat Noi, Bang Rak (along Charoen Krung Road), Ratchathewi (at Chaloemla Graffiti Park and along the Saen Saep canal), Chinatown (along the Ong Ang Yaowarat canal), and, most recently, Lat Phrao. Each neighbourhood offers a unique and subtle expression of urban art, highlighting its specific architectural environment.

Rock Around Bangkok Street Art: Discover breathtaking street art murals created by local and international artists. These murals are primarily located in five distinct neighbourhoods: Talat Noi, Bang Rak (along Charoen Krung Road), Ratchathewi (at Chaloemla Graffiti Park and along the Saen Saep canal), Chinatown (along the Ong Ang Yaowarat canal), and, most recently, Lat Phrao. Each neighbourhood offers a unique and subtle expression of urban art, highlighting its specific architectural environment.

Rock Around Bangkok Street Art: Discover breathtaking street art murals created by local and international artists. These murals are primarily located in five distinct neighbourhoods: Talat Noi, Bang Rak (along Charoen Krung Road), Ratchathewi (at Chaloemla Graffiti Park and along the Saen Saep canal), Chinatown (along the Ong Ang Yaowarat canal), and, most recently, Lat Phrao. Each neighbourhood offers a unique and subtle expression of urban art, highlighting its specific architectural environment.

Rock Around Bangkok Street Art: Discover breathtaking street art murals created by local and international artists. These murals are primarily located in five distinct neighbourhoods: Talat Noi, Bang Rak (along Charoen Krung Road), Ratchathewi (at Chaloemla Graffiti Park and along the Saen Saep canal), Chinatown (along the Ong Ang Yaowarat canal), and, most recently, Lat Phrao. Each neighbourhood offers a unique and subtle expression of urban art, highlighting its specific architectural environment.

Rock Around Bangkok Street Art: Discover breathtaking street art murals created by local and international artists. These murals are primarily located in five distinct neighbourhoods: Talat Noi, Bang Rak (along Charoen Krung Road), Ratchathewi (at Chaloemla Graffiti Park and along the Saen Saep canal), Chinatown (along the Ong Ang Yaowarat canal), and, most recently, Lat Phrao. Each neighbourhood offers a unique and subtle expression of urban art, highlighting its specific architectural environment.

Rock Around Bangkok Street Art: Discover breathtaking street art murals created by local and international artists. These murals are primarily located in five distinct neighbourhoods: Talat Noi, Bang Rak (along Charoen Krung Road), Ratchathewi (at Chaloemla Graffiti Park and along the Saen Saep canal), Chinatown (along the Ong Ang Yaowarat canal), and, most recently, Lat Phrao. Each neighbourhood offers a unique and subtle expression of urban art, highlighting its specific architectural environment.

Rock Around Bangkok Street Art: Discover breathtaking street art murals created by local and international artists. These murals are primarily located in five distinct neighbourhoods: Talat Noi, Bang Rak (along Charoen Krung Road), Ratchathewi (at Chaloemla Graffiti Park and along the Saen Saep canal), Chinatown (along the Ong Ang Yaowarat canal), and, most recently, Lat Phrao. Each neighbourhood offers a unique and subtle expression of urban art, highlighting its specific architectural environment.

Rock Around Bangkok Street Art: Discover breathtaking street art murals created by local and international artists. These murals are primarily located in five distinct neighbourhoods: Talat Noi, Bang Rak (along Charoen Krung Road), Ratchathewi (at Chaloemla Graffiti Park and along the Saen Saep canal), Chinatown (along the Ong Ang Yaowarat canal), and, most recently, Lat Phrao. Each neighbourhood offers a unique and subtle expression of urban art, highlighting its specific architectural environment.

Rock Around Bangkok Street Art: Discover breathtaking street art murals created by local and international artists. These murals are primarily located in five distinct neighbourhoods: Talat Noi, Bang Rak (along Charoen Krung Road), Ratchathewi (at Chaloemla Graffiti Park and along the Saen Saep canal), Chinatown (along the Ong Ang Yaowarat canal), and, most recently, Lat Phrao. Each neighbourhood offers a unique and subtle expression of urban art, highlighting its specific architectural environment.

Rock Around Bangkok Street Art: Discover breathtaking street art murals created by local and international artists. These murals are primarily located in five distinct neighbourhoods: Talat Noi, Bang Rak (along Charoen Krung Road), Ratchathewi (at Chaloemla Graffiti Park and along the Saen Saep canal), Chinatown (along the Ong Ang Yaowarat canal), and, most recently, Lat Phrao. Each neighbourhood offers a unique and subtle expression of urban art, highlighting its specific architectural environment.

Rock Around Bangkok Street Art

Rock Around Bangkok Street Art is a 5-district destination private guided tour experience. Bangkok boasts distinct areas renowned for their exceptional graffiti murals, notably Ratchadewi, Talat Noi, Bang Rak, Chinatown and Lat Phrao. These locations offer a glimpse into the world-class street art scene that Bangkok has nurtured.

➡️ Soi Charoeng Krung 32

The transformation of Soi Charoenkrung 32's once plain walls into a vibrant outdoor gallery can be credited to the Bukruk Urban Arts Festival. This event brought together a mix of Thai and international graffiti artists who turned these walls into their canvas. Noteworthy contributions include a distinctive three-eyed child mural by the artist Alex Face, an animated bear figure from Bonus TMC, mysterious faces by Kult, and the dynamic, color-rich pieces by Lolay. These pieces have significantly elevated the area's visual appeal, showcasing the rich diversity and creativity in street art.

➡️ Soi Charoen Krung 28

On Soi Charoen Krung 28, the street comes alive with three captivating examples of street art that invite an immersive urban exploration. The journey begins with the striking figure of "Pukruk" by Meubon, where a colorfully decorated bird gracefully balances on a unicycle, greeting visitors with its whimsical charm. Just a stone's throw away, a compelling black-and-white mural by Daehyun Kim, a talented artist from Korea, demands a moment of contemplation. Directly opposite, one can't help but be drawn to the intense and colorful world of Raul Oprea Sebastian, known in the art world as Saddo. The Romanian artist's work, rich in elements of pop surrealism, intertwined with mythological and religious motifs, offers a deep dive into an imaginative realm.

➡️ San Chaorong Kuak Alley

This slender passageway highlights the importance of street art, with every artwork thoughtfully paired with an explanatory note. It boasts a wide array of murals that capture scenes brimming with life and full-sized pieces that honor the dominant Chinese cultural influence in the area. Standout pieces include “The Lion Care” by Bonus TMC, which pays homage to the historic lion dances once prevalent in the community, and an esteemed depiction of a turtle by DR.CAS, which draws its inspiration from the local festival dedicated to venerating the turtle, a symbol of longevity. As visitors make their way through the alley, they'll find murals that perfectly integrate with the environment around them.

➡️ Soi Charoen Krung 30

Charoen Krung Road, specifically the section identified as Soi 30, is home to two captivating pieces of art that immediately draw the eye. The first, titled "Scratching the Surface," is an intricate mural carved into the wall by the esteemed Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto, who is better known in the art world as Vhils. This masterpiece is prominently displayed on the exterior of the Portuguese Embassy. Nearby, another visual treat awaits, created by the world-renowned Italian artist duo Sten and Lex. This second artwork consists of detailed stencil creations that cover the facade of an entire building, showcasing their unique talent and vision.

➡️ Song Wat Road

Song Wat Road is a street rich in history, adorned with three magnificent wall paintings by acclaimed international muralists. As you embark on your journey down this road, starting from the vicinity of Wat Pathum Khongkah, the first piece of art to catch your eye features a depiction of two majestic elephants. Continue your walk, and you'll soon find yourself between two striking pieces of art in a parking area that offers a stunning vista of the Chao Phraya River. To the left, you'll see an intricate mural of elephants, a masterpiece created by Roa, a celebrated Belgian artist renowned for his intricate depictions of local fauna. Directly across, your gaze will be met by vibrant blue bicycles, a creation by Aryz, a distinguished Spanish muralist known for his vivid street art.

➡️ Pathumwan Sky Walk

A stroll along the elevated walkway connecting the Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre (BACC), Siam Discovery, and MBK serves as further testament to the evolution of street art in Bangkok. This path is highlighted by distinctive mushroom-like structures that showcase the works of celebrated Thai artists such as Peerapong Limthamrong (also known as P7), Yuree Kensaku, and JECK BKK. These installations vividly demonstrate how street art has grown from its origins as mere colorful acts of vandalism to be acknowledged as a legitimate and respected art form.

➡️ Chalermla Park

Chalermla Park experienced a remarkable transformation thanks to the first-ever Bukruk Festival, which breathed new life into what was once an underappreciated public area. This event turned the park into a lively open-air gallery, where walls and surfaces became canvases for a colorful array of graffiti and murals. The artwork featured at the park included pieces by celebrated Thai artists like Alex Face and An Officer Dies, alongside various works by unidentified artists, enriching the space with a diverse range of visual expressions.

➡️ Klong Saen Saep

Delving into the heart of Bangkok, one can embark on a captivating exploration of the Ban Krua neighborhood, nestled along the Saen Saep Canal. This area offers a deep dive into the rich tapestry of street art that adorns its lanes, serving as a vivid reminder of the old Thai lifestyle. Ban Krua, historically significant for housing the silk production operations of Jim Thompson, lies in close proximity to his residence along the same waterway. A short distance from Chalermla Park and beginning at the Hua Chang Bridge, a stretch of approximately 500 meters of the canal's banks is transformed into an open-air gallery, showcasing the works of both local and international street artists, creating a vibrant mosaic of urban culture.

➡️ Talat Noi

Talat Noi, with its antique charm nestled in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown, might not seem like the go-to spot for the younger generation hooked on social media, adventurous tourists, or even the local crowd. This area, steeped in a timeless ambiance, appears to resist the rapid pace of modern life, making it seemingly less attractive to those accustomed to constant change. Despite the infusion of modern hotels and public buildings, the historical essence of the locale is palpable in its architecture. A leisurely walk through Talad Noi, one of Bangkok's most historic districts, offers a glimpse into quaint Thai-Chinese bylanes. It's home to an array of striking wall art, notably in Alley Trok San Chao Rong Kueak, as well as Soi Vanich 2 and Soi Charoen Krung 22, showcasing the area's rich cultural tapestry.

➡️ Soi Chok Chai 4

The inauguration of the MRT Yellow line brings with it an exhilarating opportunity: a vibrant street art festival situated in Chok Chai 4, Lat Phrao. Simply alight at the Chok Chai 4 station, make your way past the bustling local market, and you'll emerge amidst a scene of dilapidated, once-forgotten storefronts now encased in a spectacle of vivid pop art murals. This area has warmly embraced its new connection to the city's transit system, blossoming into a dynamic epicenter of street culture, with the captivating Lud Pon Festival at its heart. This spirited celebration breathes new life into a once-deserted edifice within the Chok Chai 4 market, transforming it into a haven of artistic expression that highlights the talents of Thailand’s leading street artists. Esteemed artists including Alex Face, Himbad, Bonus, Asin, Dark1, Chun Smith, Pakorn, Panda Dew, Mr.Bows, Komkrit, D.o.D, Loboboy, Bongo, Sorimeo, and Mxrnies have contributed, each infusing their works with themes of freedom, the quest for liberation, and the celebration of their unique identities.

➡️ Ong Ang Canal

The Khlong Ong Ang Art Walking Street offers a vibrant exploration experience in just a couple of blocks positioned where several iconic Bangkok locales converge, including the area near the Memorial Bridge along the Chao Phraya River, the bustling Pak Khlong Talat flower market, and the lively streets of Chinatown (spanning both Yaowarat and Charoen Krung). This area comes alive under a canopy of twinkling fairy lights and vivid streamers, illuminating a series of stunning murals that showcase the talent of some of Thailand's finest urban artists. Among the highlights is Art Alley, a captivating space that feels like a vibrant journey through a kaleidoscope of glowing graffiti and ultraviolet light, brought to life by the innovative Happening Group. This collective of local artists has also brought to life a sprawling mural that vividly narrates the daily activities along Khlong Ong Ang, capturing everything from traditional craftspeople at work to the evolution of the canal's surrounding architecture, from historical stilt houses to contemporary residences.

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Rock Around Bang Rak

Explore the historic district of Bang Rak, originally reserved for the first Europeans who arrived in Siam in the 19th century to conduct trade. Notable for its colonial architectural heritage buildings (East Asiatic Company, House no1, Old Customs House, General Post Office, European Embassies, and many more), and ethnic diversity, this district has over time become a centre for business, nightlife, and tourism, and then a hub dedicated to creativity and the visual arts. ¤ Program currently being developed.

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Rock Around Chinat Noi

Rock Around Chinat Noi is a neologism formed by combining 'Chinatown' and 'Talat Noi' to narrate the story of Chinese immigrants. Chinatown resulted from the resettlement of the Chinese on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River after King Rama I relocated the capital from Thonburi to Rattanakosin. Talat Noi has a long history originating from Thonburi. The first ethnic group to settle there were the Portuguese, followed by the Chinese, Vietnamese and Khmer. ¤ Program currently being developed.

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Rock Around Bangkok Fortifications

Bangkok's historical landscape encompasses a collection of fortifications dating back from the late Ayutthaya period to the early Rattanakosin era. As the new capital, Bangkok necessitated the construction of new walls and forts to safeguard the city. Today, remnants of Bangkok’s fortified past endure, with four forts standing as silent sentinels. The foundation and expansion of Rattanakosin can be narrated through the captivating story of the city’s fortification. ¤ Program currently being developed.

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Rock Around Ramakien

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