Culture, Community, Mindfulness

A decorative panel with an intricate cut-out design of a tree, cityscape, and various patterns, hanging inside a room with wood flooring and cream walls.

We offer an international artist residency that encourages collaboration with Thai artists and community engagement, using art as a tool for social and environmental transformation.

Indigo dye workshop

Our workshops, exhibitions and performances explore how culture can inspire action on climate issues and strengthen community resilience. In partnership with Na Projects and SATI Foundation, we also host youth programs focused on creative expression, mindfulness and preventive healthcare.

Mindfulness activities at Bangkok 1899

In 2025, we expanded our offerings with mindfulness activities, including sound baths, meditation and tea ceremonies, inviting visitors to slow down, reconnect and find balance.

Upcoming Artist-in-Residence

Upcoming Artist-in-Residence

ARFI is a collective of professional musicians based in Lyon since 1977; it represents one of the successful collectives of the European jazz scene. Around the Lyon Workshop, the Marvelous Band (the original ARFI formations) and the Marmite Infernale (its large orchestra), the repertoire of the collective evolve in a vast musical sphere. From contemporary jazz to improvised music, ARFI’s music speaks many languages: it is alive, erudite and popular, traditional and contemporary, inspired, playful and performed in all kinds of circumstances.

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Upcoming Events

Discover what’s happening at Bangkok 1899! From cultural exhibitions and artist talks to workshops, performances and mindfulness sessions, our events bring together creativity, community and social impact.

Browse our upcoming programs and join us in shaping a vibrant, inclusive space for dialogue, inspiration and collective action.

International Artist Residency

Explore the work of our international artist residents, creative thinkers from around the world who bring fresh perspectives to Bangkok 1899.

Our multidisciplinary residency is a space for experimentation, where each artist shapes their journey by collaborating with Thai artists and engaging deeply with the local community.

Discover the artists.

Jay Carlon

Program Archive

Explore our history through the events and programs that have shaped our vision. It's a living reflection of the people, ideas and collaborations that continue to define our space.

Discover the archive.

Elvire Bonduelle

Discover the Playlists

Music is an important element to set the atmosphere of Bangkok 1899. These playlists are heard when you step into Na Café and attend our events. Each playlist is carefully curated to evoke a feeling, memory or capture the moment for a nostalgic recall in the future.

Listen to our selected collection.

DJ at Bar Na