Some of Bangkok's most prestigious galleries have been moving on up, as Silom Galleria has refocused its basement on jewelry traders while sending the art galleries packing to floors four and five. The spaces are bigger and the galleries now sit next to each other, making this move a definite improvement. (Note: Gossip Gallery has moved out and is now at 71 Seree 6, [Soi 2] Rama 9 Soi 51. 089-484-9364.)

TANG GALLERY

With its two branches in China, Tang is Bangkok's art scene top dog. Chatchai Suphin, who worked in Ravin Rawanchaikul's studio, is currently showing his paintings there. His first exhibtion was in Chiang Mai, and although this is only his second show, the star power of Tang and Navin combined means you'll have to pay B250,000 for one of his works.
02-630-1114

CVN

CVN is more of an art dealer, so no rotating exhibitions here. But with two Thawan Duchanee's proudly displayed in the front window, CVN is only rivaled by Sombat Permpoon in terms of reputation. Bring a few million baht if you'd like to take a Duchanee home, but prices start from much lower than that.
02-630-2251

NUMBER 1 Gallery

Young and fresh, with a selection of exciting emerging artists, this gallery's price tags in the tens of thousands remain reasonable.
02-630-2523

THAVIBU

Representing big names like Vasan Sithiket and Navin Rawanchaikul, Thavibu is another highly-regarded gallery.
02-266-5454

Speedy Grandma

Graphic designer/illustrator Unchalee “Lee” Anantawat turned the empty space below her graphic studio into this one-room gallery space with a focus on photography and illustration from new emerging artists   
Current exhibition: “What Are They Doing Inside?” photo exhibition by Orawan Arunrak. Through May 10.
In the future: Not announced yet
672/50-52 Soi 28 Charoen Krung Rd., 090-117-2991, 089-508-3859. Open Tue-Sun from 11am-7pm. BTS Saphan Taksin. 

338 OIDA

René Anant Feddersen is gallery will have a local and Asian focus and seems intent on exhibiting big names, as his opening show demonstrated, with the likes of Rirkrit on display.
Current exhibition: “Go, said the Bird,” photos and installation by Tanatchai Bandasak. Through Apr 28.
In the future: Thasanai Sethaseree, Jun 7-Aug 31.
4/F Pongamorn Bldg, 1028/5 Rama 4 Rd., 090-198-8749. Open Wed-Sun 1-5pm.

Rooftop in Thonglor

With galleries in LA and New York, Hossein Farmani brings his passion for photography to the rooftop of the Design International School on Thonglor. The space kicked off with Cedric Arnold’s “Sacred Ink,” an exhibition featuring Thailand's mystical tattooing tradition.  
Current exhibition: “Colour Theory” by Graham Howe. Through Apr 20.  
In the future: "Night Shift" by various artists, May 10-Jun 10.
4/F 440/10 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor) 090-910-8373. Open Wed-Fri 12pm-7pm.

Gallery D-9

After many years working at galleries around Bangkok, including Project 304 and Numthong Gallery, Korakot “Kla” Duangkao has now started up his own venue aiming to promote up-and-coming artists focusing on contemporary photography and paintings.   
Current exhibition: “Beauty of the Beast,” a black and white photo exhibition by Pattana Chuenmana. Through Apr 27.
In the future: Joint exhibition from various artists, opening date TBA.    
1085/5 Nakhonchaisri Rd., 081-400-9126. Open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm.