Category: Cultural Events

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.

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

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

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

Almost 5 years these two musicians hit the road together, road which started during a tour in Argentina in 2011! And on May 13th, they decided to perform at Alliance Française Bangkok!

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

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 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

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

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)

The Ambassador of France in Thailand and Madame Gilles Garachon invited you to discover the Beaujolais Nouveau 2015 at the Residence de France gardens over a French buffet, on Saterday 21 November 2015.

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.

“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

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

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.

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

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

Alliance Française Bangkok and the makers of the documentary Y/OUR MUSIC organized a press conference on Thursday, July 2, 2015. The screening was followed by a special live performance by khaen master Sombat Simlhar and his percussion group.

“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

Congratulations to Mister Pornchai Kittiwongsakul who represented Thailand at the international photography competition organized by the Alliance Française Foundation! The jury committee set up by Alliance Française Bangkok and made of photography and culture professionals selected Mister Pornchai Kittiwongsakul who took part in the international photo competition organized by the Fondation Alliance Française in Paris.

Alliance Francaise Bangkok co-organized with Asiajet and Pullman Bangkok Hotel G a charity concert of Irma for the benefit of the association Enfants du Mékong.

On the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the occupation of Phnom Penh by Khmer Rouge, Alliance Française Bangkok presented this important history of Cambodia via the photography exhibition by Roland Neveu, French photo reporter based in Asia, who visited Phnom Penh 2 months before the last attack of the Khmers Rouges. His rare photos … Continued

The Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the “Association des Anciens Elèves de France” (AAEF) and Alliance Française Bangkok, will organize a France Alumni rendez-vous and flea market “Printemps à Montmartre”.This event will be a great opportunity to network with France Alumni in Thailand and shop a wide range of French delicacies and products … Continued