Top spots to see street art in Bangkok

Likely to embrace the arrival of the new train line, Chok Chai 4 has emerged as a vibrant street art destination, thanks to the captivating Lud Pon Festival. This dynamic event has transformed an abandoned building in the heart of Chok Chai 4 market into an art haven, showcasing the incredible works of Thailand's most talented street artists. Among the featured artists are Alex Face, Himbad, Bonus, Asin, Dark1, Chun Smith, Pakorn, panda Dew, Mr.Bows, Komkrit, D.o.D, Loboboy, Bongo, Sorimeo, and mxrnies. Each artist draws inspiration from the notion of liberation, breaking free from boundaries and expressing their unique individuality

Because of the Bukruk Urban Arts Festival, the under-appreciated walls of Soi Charoenkrung 32 are now decorated with murals by several Thai and international taggers. (The street was the main site for the 10-day festival.) Here you will see masterpieces like the three-eyed kid by Alex Face, a funky bear character by Bonus TMC, mysterious-looking portraits by Kult, and spray-painted art by Lolay. Come after 3 pm to get a better view of all the pieces because nearly the entire strip is covered with street vendors during the day. 

This side street is home to two massive, eye-catching pieces— Scratching the Surface, an amazing wall carving by renowned Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto, aka Vhils, is featured on the front wall of the Embassy of Portugal, while stencil work by internationally acclaimed Italian artists Sten and Lex adorn the facade of an entire building. The pair is best known for their halftone stencil technique and unconventional graffiti work, all of which appear in major cities like London, Paris, Barcelona, New York and Rome.

Three urban masterpieces are worth checking out on this lane. Right at the beginning of the street, you will see the Pukruk by Meubon, a colorfully dressed bird riding a unicycle. Just below this huge painting is a black and white mural by Korean artist Daehyun Kim. On the building across the street, you’ll find a multicolored piece by Romanian painter, illustrator and street artist Raul Oprea Sebastian, aka Saddo. The artist’s works are often influenced by pop-surrealism, mythology and religious imagery.

This historic road boasts three largescale murals, all by international artists. The first art piece you will encounter as you enter the road from Wat Pathum Khongkah is a pink mural by Romanian artist and illustrator Aitch, who has displayed her work at numerous art shows across the globe. As you walk down the stretch, you will see two giant artworks facing one another at a parking lot overlooking the Chao Phraya River. On your left are two elephants by Roa, a Belgian graffiti artist who typically paints animals that are native to the location, and across from it are blue bicycles by Spanish street artist Aryz.

This small alley takes street art every seriously, seeing that each piece comes with its own description. The works include huge murals depicting realistic scenes and full-scale pieces that reflect the neighborhood’s Chinese culture. There’s The Lion Care by Bonus TMC, which was inspired by the lion dances that were once performed in the community, and a depiction of a sacred turtle by DR.CAS, inspired by the festival where people pay respect to the turtle and pray for a long life. Further down, you will spot murals that blend with the local scenery. 

Dutch artist Daan Botlek painted nearly the entire length of the wall at the foot of the Saphan Taksin BTS station for the Bukruk Festival in 2016. Titled Saphan Taksin, this piece presents scattered body parts against a bright pink background. But if each segment were vertically stacked, you’d see that the body parts are connected

If you need more proof that street art has gone beyond colorful vandalism in Bangkok, go take a stroll along the skywalk that connects the Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre (BACC), Siam Discovery and MBK. Here you have mushroom-like installations painted with works by renowned local artists such as Peerapong Limthamrong (aka P7), Yuree Kensaku, and JECK BKK. 

Take the express boat down this central canal waterway to view a bunch of eye-popping graffiti. (Hopefully, they’re appealing enough to divert your attention from the sewer-like smell wafting from the water.) Most of the street art feature throw-ups (taglike drawings of bubble letters), blockbusters (large murals with sprayed letters), and wild style (elaborate, interlocking letters or symbols). 

The first edition of the Bukruk Festival transformed this overlooked public park into a creative outdoor space through graffiti and murals sprawled on every inch of its walls. You will see art from the likes of Thai artists Alex Face and An Officer Dies, along with several pieces from anonymous artists.