Street art in Bangkok: where to see the best murals

Bangkok has no single "mural district", but a few areas where painted walls are concentrated, above all around Talat Noi, on the river. This guide shows where to find them, which artists have marked the scene, how to plan a walk and what to know before taking photos. Murals change from one year to the next: a work mentioned here may have been repainted or removed. Information checked in October 2026.

Talat Noi, the heart of street art

Colourful mural in the alleys of Talat Noi

Bangkok's street art has settled mostly in Talat Noi, an old district of merchants and mechanics between Charoen Krung Road and the river. It all began in 2016 with the Bukruk urban art festival, which invited Thai and foreign artists to paint along Soi Charoen Krung 32 (also called Trok San Chao Rong Kueak). Since then, house façades, workshop doors and warehouse walls have served as canvases.

You come across works by artists such as Alex Face, whose character Mardi, a three-eyed child in a rabbit suit, is one of the emblems of the Thai scene, or Lolay and Sabek. The works mix with car-parts workshops and Chinese shrines: do not block the alleys and respect residents' peace.

Charoen Krung, Warehouse 30 and the creative street

Heading north along Charoen Krung Road, the Charoen Krung and Bang Rak district has become an area of art and design. The converted warehouses of Warehouse 30 host studios, shops and cafés. See our guide to Charoen Krung and Bang Rak for galleries and addresses.

Chinatown and Ong Ang

Further north, Chinatown mixes murals and old alleys. The Ong Ang pedestrian walkway, along the canal of the same name, has also hosted wall paintings. Combine it with Wat Mangkon Kamalawat and Sampeng Lane. Our guide to Chinatown gives the layout of the district.

Ari and other districts

In the north of the city, the Ari district, known for its cafés and shops, also has painted walls and stencils. The murals are more scattered there than in Talat Noi: a stroll with no fixed route, between two cafés, is the best way to find them. The Chatuchak market is close by.

Art venues to extend the visit

BACC (Bangkok Art and Culture Centre): an art centre in the middle of Siam, with temporary contemporary art exhibitions.
MOCA Bangkok: a museum of Thai contemporary art, in the north of the city.
Chang Chui: a creative market in Thonburi where you find art and crafts.
Wat Pariwat: a temple with pop iconography, for another form of popular art.
Khao San Road: street energy, with its signs and atmosphere.

Suggested walking route

View of the Chao Phraya River from Talat Noi

Allow half a day.

Reach Talat Noi by boat (Ratchawong pier, then walk along Song Wat Road) or by taxi to Soi Charoen Krung 32.
Walk the alleys of Talat Noi down to the river, taking your time to look at the walls.
Take a break in a café or restaurant on the street (see our ideas for cafés in Bangkok).
Continue to Charoen Krung and Warehouse 30, then on to Chinatown for dinner.

Practical tips

When to come: in the morning or late afternoon, for the light and to avoid the heat. The alleys are lively on weekdays, when the workshops are open.
Taking photos: do not photograph residents up close without their consent and do not block passages.
Footwear: closed shoes; pavements are narrow and uneven.
Safety: the alleys are safe by day; keep your belongings in front of you, and see our tips on safety in Bangkok.
Murals change: if a work has disappeared, that is normal; the district is repainted regularly.