Bangkok CityCity Gallery

What is it? A sleek contemporary art space set inside a minimalist 400-square-metre white box on Sathorn Soi 1. It splits neatly into two, with a compact Mini Exhibition Room that doubles as a library and bookshop, plus a roomier open area given over to rotating shows of local and emerging work.

Why we love it: The pairing of art and reading material is what sets this one apart. You can browse a freshly hung exhibition in the big open room, then drift into the smaller space to leaf through art publications, pick up a title or two, and let the ideas settle. It's the sort of place that rewards a slow visit, putting local names and up-and-coming talent in the frame rather than the usual blue-chip crowd. The white-box setting keeps everything calm and uncluttered, so nothing competes with the work on the walls. Whether you're a serious collector or just after a quiet hour with something beautiful, it pulls in all sorts.

Time Out tip: Build in time for the bookshop. The shelves hold plenty you won't spot elsewhere in the city, so it's worth a proper rummage before you leave, ideally with a coffee somewhere on Sathorn afterwards.

Soi Atthakan Prasit, Sathorn Soi 1. Open Thursday-Sunday, 1pm-6pm. Entry is free.