SAC Gallery

What is it? A modern gallery spread over a thousand-odd square metres and four floors down Sukhumvit Soi 39. Set across two linked buildings, it splits its space between exhibitions and the actual making of art, all built around a tall, light-filled central hall and free for anyone to walk into.

Why we love it: The mission gives the place its focus, throwing its weight behind Thai and Southeast Asian artists and pushing to get them seen on the world stage through in-person shows, digital programmes and a steady presence at international art fairs. The layout helps the cause, with a multipurpose ground-floor hall that turns its hand to exhibitions, talks and performances, then rotating and permanent displays stacked across the upper floors. That central well of natural light keeps everything feeling open and unhurried, and the fact it's all free to enter lowers the bar nicely for anyone who fancies a casual look. For tracking the artists tipped to break out of the region, it's a genuinely useful stop.

Time Out tip: Check the schedule before you head over, since the ground-floor hall regularly hosts talks and performances on top of the exhibitions. Land on the right day and you'll get far more than a straightforward gallery visit.

Sukhumvit 39. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm. Entry is free.