Joyman Gallery

What is it? A contemporary gallery that opens in 2018 and backs emerging and established names from Thailand and further afield. Spread across 325.16 square meters and split into two exhibition rooms, it runs on a guiding mantra of 'Joy and Join', a nod to creativity, modern culture and the bond between makers and the people who turn up to look.

Why we love it: The remit here is refreshingly broad, taking in urban and street art, pop, new surrealism, contemporary abstraction and a healthy dash of digital and mixed media. That spread keeps the programme lively, with shows built around themes that actually speak to city life rather than floating off into the abstract. An experienced curatorial team holds it all together, so the displays feel considered rather than thrown up at random, and the work tends to land whether you're a seasoned collector or simply curious. The gallery doesn't stay put either, popping up at art fairs across the year, which lends the whole operation a restless, outward-looking energy.

Time Out tip: Set aside 30 minutes to an hour to do the two floors justice. That's enough to wander both spaces at a gentle pace, grab a few photos and actually stop to read the curatorial notes rather than breezing past them.

Maha Chai Road, Phra Nakhon. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm. Entry is free.