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Item: River City Bangkok
Author: Kaweewat Siwanartwong

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Monday June 22 2026

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Written by Kaweewat Siwanartwong

Senior Staff Writer, Time Out Thailand

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Time Out says

What is it? A long-standing riverside hub for art and antiques that draws collectors and enthusiasts from Bangkok and well beyond. River City packs a run of galleries with rotating exhibitions, many of them sticking around for a good while, alongside four floors of shops trading in art, antiques and rare collectibles.

Why we love it: The appeal lies in the sheer breadth on offer. You can move between galleries showing all sorts of styles and mediums, taking in contemporary and traditional work in a single visit, then turn your attention to the shops if a rare find is more your thing. Spreading across four floors gives the place real depth, so serious buyers and curious browsers get plenty to sift through without bumping into the same thing twice. The mix of exhibitions and trade keeps the atmosphere busy and purposeful, and the riverside setting makes the whole outing feel like a proper occasion. For anyone chasing genuine art and artefacts in the city, it remains a reliable first port of call.

Time Out tip: Many of the exhibitions run for extended stretches, so you needn't rush a visit to catch them. Pair your wander with the riverside location and arrive by boat for an easier, more scenic approach.

Charoen Krung 24. Open Monday-Sunday, 10am-8pm. Entry is free, though ticket prices vary for special exhibitions.

Details

Address: River City; 23 Soi Charoen Krung 24, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong; Bangkok; 10110

Opening hours:: Open Daily 10am-8pm

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What’s on

It’s OK to be Artist 2

What if home were more than somewhere to sleep, eat and keep your stuff? It’s OK to be Artist 2 invites visitors into just such a place, with more than 100 paintings, ceramics and objects by 39 autistic artists, under the theme ‘The Best Version of ME’. Laid out like a house, the exhibition leads you through a living room, bathroom and dressing room, revealing each artist’s idea of home along the way. You can also decorate keychains and hats at a workshop, browse the shop, use the photo booth and spot an electric passenger boat covered with the artists’ work cruising the Chao Phraya River. Now-September 27. Free entry. RCB Artery, River City Bangkok. 10am-8pm

Until Sep 27, 2026

Step inside 39 autistic artists’ imagined homes at River City Bangkok

What does home look like when it becomes a way to show who you are? It’s OK to be Artist 2: The Best Version of ME brings together more than 100 paintings, ceramics and objects by 39 autistic artists, arranged as a series of homes to explore room by room. Some are simple and familiar, with pets and plants, while others are vividly imagined. Visitors can paint keychains, decorate hats and browse artist-designed homeware. Look out, too, for the artists’ work on electric passenger boats along the Chao Phraya River. Until September 27. Free entry. RCB Artery, River City Bangkok. 10am-8pm

Until Sep 27, 2026

Explore pet memories, rituals and grief across 1,000 moving square metres

For anyone who has shared a home with a pet, Beyond the Rainbow offers a thoughtful look at the bond formed through everyday routines, from the first hello to the difficult goodbye. Spread across more than 1,000 square metres, the exhibition has three experiential zones: a Memory Wall, playful recreations of familiar pet rituals and a quieter section developed with psychologists to explore grief and self-care. Pets are welcome in strollers or carriers, so your four-legged companion can come too. Tickets are available at the door, with no advance time slot required. September 18-November 22. B150-200 via here. River City Bangkok. 10am-8pm

Until Nov 22, 2026