City Guide
With its indie arts scene, burgeoning fine dining, towering mega malls, historic temples, riverside attractions and vibrant street culture, Bangkok – now accessible from Cebu with PAL’s direct flight – offers a perfect blend of old and new that makes it one of the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia.
A pioneer in Charoenkrung’s revival, this independent gallery has been showcasing contemporary Thai art since opening its doors in 2012. Keep an eye on its rotating schedule of talks, experimental performance pieces and exhibitions.
Escape Bangkok’s fevered pace at Duangrit Bunnag’s riverside cultural space. This chic warehouse collective attracts the city’s creative crowd with its blend of independent retail spots and community events that include movie nights and farmers’ markets.
Located in a small alley off Charoenkrung Road, this rum-focused cocktail bar owned by two Swede bearded bartenders opened in October 2017 – and is still drawing a good weekend crowd. The bar lives up to its sunny name with a palm-frond mural spanning one wall, potted palms in the corners and a parasol suspended on the liquor cabinet.
