European Languages Café 2016

September, 26th was the annual European Languages Café at the Portuguese Embassy, on the Chao Praya River. For the record, this event took place for the first time in 2012, thanks to the European Union Delegation initiative, in order to celebrate the European day of Languages.

Exhibition: Bangkok mon amour by Virginie Broquet

From 8th to 25th of September, Virginie Broquet exhibited “Bangkok Mon Amour” at Alliance Française Bangkok. For the opening, the artist presented her new book “Suzy Wong and the Spirits” and gave a signing session.

Photo exhibition: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry – Passions & Inspirations

Delve into the world of historical photographs recounting the great adventures of the aviation pioneers of Latécoère, the first French airmail company founded in 1918 by Pierre-Georges Latécoère, which would later be known as Aéropostale. Held in partnership with the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Youth Foundation and the Latécoère Foundation, this photo exhibition features legendary … Continued

Fête de la musique 2016

The “Fête de la Musique” (“Music Day”) is a worldwide music celebration, taking place each year on June, 21st. Its purpose is to promote amateur and professional artists. Free events focused on Music are organised to make them accessible to the public. On June 18th, 2016, the Embassy of France to Thailand, in partnership with … Continued

Photo exhibition: insights into the myriad issues of the Thai-Myanmar border

From June 9th to 23th, in partnership with  HCTC, Alliance Française Bangkok presented the photographic work of Timothy Sirota, about the Thai-Myanmar border, 10 years of media production: films on landmines, trafficking elephants to satiate tourist demand, advocacy films on the right of refugees to know what their future might hold, maternal health films guiding … Continued

Year-end dance performance 2016

Every year, Alliance Française students perform a year-end show produced and choreographed by their beloved professor, Yoona Crals.

French singer Raphael concert at Alliance Française Bangkok!

Organized in partnership with UFE, the French singer Raphael gave this first concert in Thailand to a full house. He managed to captivate the audience not only with his voice but also with his powerful lyrics. He ended the show with the song Caravane, in front of an enthralled public, where his girlfriend, the actrice … Continued

Year-end theatre play 2016

Congratulations to all our young actors and their beloved professor! The annual theatre performance from Alliance française’s students was a big success last Saturday, May 14th.


« Pêcheurs de rêves » (fishermen of dreams) – The Recital

This concert was presented as part of the festival Fête de la Francophonie 2016, on March 19th. Beware: Laurent Brunetti and Mario Pacchioli awaken our dormant childhood. “It’s true: Things change.” But Laurent Brunetti’s words, which have been so softly put to music by Mario Pacchioli, gently stir the muddled memories that lay deep into … Continued

Blocco Malagasy concert at Alliance Française!

Musicians of the NGO Bel Avenir will perform in Bangkok during the organization’s third Southeast Asian tour. On the theme of “Drumming for Responsible Tourism,” 10 drummers will stage a unique performance, sharing their enthusiasm and energy during the festival Fête de la francophonie, which is celebrated throughout the world by countries with a French … Continued

WAB at Alliance Française!

Alone on stage WAB comes along with a vocal looper which he has been performing live for more than fifteen years. This new show Fruit of The Loop invites us in the personal universe of the singer beat boxer blend of Afro-American, jazz, tribal musics… Funk, Soul, Pop are his childhood musics. The a cappella … Continued

Exhibition ” Look Khun Noo : BF4L” by Charinthorn Rachurutchata

Exhibition organized in partnership with Thaillywood artist residency. Coming from the artist’s personal experience, Charinthorn Rachurutchata’s latest work brings us into the world of inconceivable events that shadow the life of an adolescent school girl. The name of the exhibition is a mix of Thai words, Look Khun Noo, meaning a privileged kidand teenage slang, … Continued

Concert La Grande Sophie at Alliance Française!

Awarded the “Victoire de la musique” for her album La Place du fantôme, in 2013; the Académie Charles Cros grand prize for her album Des vagues et des ruisseaux, in 2009; the “Victoire de la musique” as stage revelation of the year for 2005; plus her last four albums going gold: La Grande Sophie has … Continued

GALLERIES NIGHT – IN YOUR FACE

Organized by Toot Yung Nomad Gallery and Alliance française Bangkok, in the framework of Galleries Night by the French Embassy, “In Your Face” features the works of over 20 artists from France and Thailand essentially working with portrait.

« Great Bangkok – Great Paris: Inclusive Cities »

Public debate & exhibition « Great Bangkok – Great Paris: Inclusive Cities » French embassy in Thailand, Alliance Française Bangkok, Research Institute of contemporary south-east Asia (IRASEC), Faculty of Architecture of Chulalongkorn University , Urban Design and Development Center (UddC)


Exhibition Val at Alliance Française

From November 17, 2015, we could admire Val’s sculptures made of bronze in Alliance Française’s garden. This French sculptor and her works travel around the world. In 2004 Val decided to leave France to settle in Asia.

Ceremony for victims of the attacks in Paris, November 2015

This is a time for unity and solidarity. Following the tragic events of November 13 in the French capital, the entire French community and those wishing to express their support for the victims and their solidarity were invited to come and meet at  Alliance Française Bangkok.

Exhibition “Devata” by Sothea Thang

“Devata” is the continuation of Sothea Tang’s first sculptural series “Manu” (2015). “Manu” a word meaning humanity in Khmer, featured sculptures made of hemp, iron and steel in a representation of human development. Whereas “Manu” sought to embody humankind through earthen materials and anthropomorphic features, “Devata” progresses beyond such forms through greater focus on the … Continued

JAZZ CONCERT: PEIRANI & PARISIEN DUO

A love duo between a soprano saxophone and an accordion, drawing on jazz tradition at its best—Duke Ellington, Sydney Bechet—and experimentation.


Exhibition “Pachimon” by Claude Estèbe

The Toot Yung Art Center is happy to present, in cooperation with the Alliance française, an exhibition featuring the work of photographer Claude Estèbe as part of Photo Bangkok 2015.

“Floral Choreography” Water Color Exhibition by Kritika Buabusya

From July 27th to August 26th, Alliance Française Bangkok exhibited the first water color collection by Kritika Buabusya, a Thai artist. On the opening day, a dancer gave a splendid “floral choreography” especially for the occasion. “Floral Choreography” represents the current stage in the artist’s life where she is living among nature in Khao Yai. … Continued

Exhibition “Identities /Non-Identities”

Last century, French writer Marcel Proust wrote in his book Contre Sainte-Beuve, or Against Sainte-Beuve: “A book is the product of a different self from the one we manifest in our habits, in society, in our vices. If we mean to try to understand this self, it is only in our inmost depths, by endeavoring … Continued


Madagascar celebration

On June 26, 2015, the Alliance Française will celebrate on the theme of francophonie. The Consulate of Madagascar in cooperation with the Alliance Française Bangkok and Madagascar’s KUDeTA, Antananarivo, restaurant will hold a very special Madagascan evening.

Exhibition “In angels’ jungle”

“In angels’ jungle” is an “in situ” creation, bringing together the contemporary and metaphorical structures of mixed-media artist Rush Pleansuk and the photographic wanderings of Philippe Moisan. Building on this exchange achieved on physical, spiritual and temporal levels amidst the chaos of this new, large city, “Dans la jungle des anges” transports us into a … Continued

Debate on stage N°5 : «Energetic issue and social challenges in Southeast Asia»

Debate on stage N°5 : «Energetic issue and social challenges in Southeast Asia» To help us comprehend the gap between the ever-growing demand for electricity and the limited energy supply, the discussion will focus on the interdependence between power issues and social challenges. With four distinguished experts : Dr. Thitisak Boonpramote, Prof. Dr. Marie-Sybille de … Continued

Year-end dance performance 2015

Congratulations to all the marvelous young dancers and our teacher, Yoona Crals, on the Alliance Francais’s student dance performance last Sunday, June 7th. Thank you to Mme Palanky for the beautiful photos from the general rehearsal: http://lc.cx/ZcA5