Artist House Bangkok: Art and Slow Living on Khlong Bang Luang
Artist House Bangkok is an old wooden canal-side house on Khlong Bang Luang in Phasi Charoen, combining art, traditional puppetry and a cafe, a peaceful escape from city bustle.
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Artist House Bangkok is at 309 Soi Phetkasem 28, Khuha Sawan, Phasi Charoen. Founded on 9 September 2010 in an old two-storey wooden canal house, it is an art space and rehearsal venue for khon and small puppet theatre, with food, Thai desserts, bakery items and drinks. Open daily 10:00–18:00.
Key takeaways
- An old two-storey wooden house on Khlong Bang Luang with an ancient chedi inside
- Founded on 9 September 2010 to preserve and share Thai arts such as khon and small puppet theatre
- See puppets on the upper floor Mon–Fri; weekend shows at 14:00 at Wat Kamphaeng Bang Chak
- Food, Thai desserts, bakery and drinks; quiet enough to work
- About 700 m walk from MRT Bang Phai; open daily 10:00–18:00
Today we want to invite you to escape the chaos and relax at Artist House on Khlong Bang Luang. Come and enjoy art and slow living at this lovely spot right here in Bangkok.
Bangkok has countless attractions, and one we find really interesting is Baan Silapin Khlong Bang Luang, or Artist House Bangkok. It has a relaxed atmosphere on the banks of Khlong Bang Luang, art to enjoy, and food, Thai desserts, bakery items and drinks. If you need a change of scene for work, you can work here too. It is quiet, chilled and peaceful, and it can turn a boring day into a good one.
History of Artist House
Artist House on Khlong Bang Luang is an art hub created as a rehearsal space for khon masked dance and a venue for small puppet theatre by the Kham Nai troupe. It is a place that preserves, continues and shares Thai arts such as khon. It was founded on 9 September 2010. The house once belonged to an old family of goldsmiths and was later renovated into a visitor attraction where artists who love art can show their work to the public and to art lovers. The building is an L-shaped wooden house in the Manila style, built around an old chedi with redented corners (twelve-indented style), thought to be one of four chedis marking the boundaries of the old grounds of Wat Kamphaeng. The building was later fully renovated by a group of artists.
What to see and do
Artist House is an old two-storey wooden house on the canal, which we think is at least 100 years old. Inside there is a small chedi within the house. It is a great place to relax or take beautiful photos, and the staff are lovely and friendly. There are small art activities for children. From Monday to Friday, the puppets are kept on the upper floor, where you can see and photograph them. On Saturdays and Sundays all the puppets are taken to the courtyard of Wat Kamphaeng Bang Chak, less than a five-minute walk away, for a show at 14:00 performed by children. It is not a grand production, but the performers' dedication is truly admirable.
Overall, we love that it is not crowded. The shops around here trade in the traditional canal-side way, and the food is tasty and cheap. Sometimes in the evening, older vendors paddle by in boats selling food, which is delicious and inexpensive. We once had grilled chicken and grilled chicken liver from a passing boat vendor, which was fun and exciting. A great experience; we never expected Bangkok to have somewhere this charming and peaceful. We loved it and will definitely be back.
Getting there
By MRT
Get off at MRT Bang Phai and walk about 700 metres to Wat Kamphaeng Bang Chak. Facing the canal, turn left and walk one more minute and you are there. You can also take a motorbike taxi from the main road.
By car
Follow Google Maps to the car park of Wat Khuha Sawan Worawihan, which can be reached from four sois:
- Soi Phetkasem 28
- Soi Phetkasem 20
- Soi Ratchaphruek 6
- Soi Charan Sanitwong 3: this route suits taxis, as there is no parking. Ask the driver to go to the end of the soi, then walk across the canal and you are there.
Getting there is easy. If you are not sure where to go, Artist House Bangkok is a great choice. You will leave happy, relaxed and fully recharged.
Visitor information
Artist House Bangkok (Baan Silapin Khlong Bang Luang)
Address: 309 Soi Phetkasem 28, Khuha Sawan, Phasi Charoen, Bangkok 10160
Map: Google Maps
Phone: 084 880 7340
Open daily 10:00–18:00
Facebook: Artist House Bangkok
FAQ
Where is Artist House Bangkok?
At 309 Soi Phetkasem 28, Khuha Sawan, Phasi Charoen, Bangkok 10160. Phone 084 880 7340.
What are the opening hours?
Open every day 10:00–18:00.
How do I get there by MRT?
Get off at MRT Bang Phai and walk about 700 m to Wat Kamphaeng Bang Chak. Facing the canal, turn left and walk one more minute, or take a motorbike taxi from the main road.
When is the puppet show?
On Saturdays and Sundays at 14:00 at Wat Kamphaeng Bang Chak. On weekdays you can see the puppets kept on the upper floor of the house.
Where can I park?
At the Wat Khuha Sawan car park, reached via Soi Phetkasem 28, Soi Phetkasem 20 or Soi Ratchaphruek 6.
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