Thailand’s last standing wooden cinema powers up its projector again on April 26, marking the end of 30 years in the dark. Starting from 3pm, the Nang Loeng district turns into a full-on neighbourhood celebration with local market stalls, live music and strong community vibes.
No snoozing. Free movie tickets are up for grabs from 5.30pm. A special film chat starts sharp at 6pm. First come, first served. Get in early to claim yours.
This comeback, brought to life by the Crown Property Bureau, Thai Film Archive and Nang Loeng locals, kicks off with serious nostalgia. The screening of My Wonder Year (1993) takes you back to the theatre in its prime, with scenes filmed right there before it closed. Director King Somching Srisupap will also chat with the audience before the film, joined by Thai screen icons Saksit Tangthong and Patiparn Pataweekarn.
Sala Chalerm Thani is an architectural time capsule – a rare wooden survivor in a concrete jungle. While Bangkok races forward and the city evolves around it, this wooden structure remains intact. Come see this architectural unicorn for yourself before another 30 years slip by.
Since parking can be a nightmare, we recommend taking a motorbike taxi or hopping on buses 2, 8, 44, 59, 60, 79, 183, 511, A4 or S1 to Wat Khae Nang Loeng; bus 49 to Nang Loeng Post Office; or the MRT to Sam Yot station followed by a short walk.