Pyra’s Guide to Bangkok
Pyra’s Guide to Bangkok
Peeralada Sukawat – otherwise known by her moniker Pyra – is a Thai artist who folds social media activism into her distinct form of "dystopian pop".
Sukawat's TikTok account surged in popularity during the Covid pandemic for her videos in which she criticises the junta government that took control of Thailand in 2014. Her art is distinctly tied to location and political views too, with a 2020 single, entitled Bangkok, referencing a 1976 student massacre at Thammasat University.
Since, she's been hailed as one to watch. Aside from writing and singing, the multi-hyphenate also directs her own music videos; helming her own narratives across sound and vits accompanying visuals.
As an artist who draws from her home city, we asked her where we should go within Bangkok. Below is a travel guide she's curated that features a mix of spaces to visit.
In this Guide
Bankara Ramen
32/1Soi Sukhumvit 39Khet WatthanaKrung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110Thailand
+66 2 662 5162
“Best tsukemen in the country. Also ramen.”
More InfoMuseum of Contemporary Art Bangkok
499ถนน กำแพงเพชร 6Khet ChatuchakKrung Thep Maha Nakhon 10900Thailand
+66 2 016 5666
“Best museum to see Thai contemporary art by local artists.”
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335Soi Akkhara PhatsaduKhet WatthanaKrung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110Thailand
+66 89 152 2677
“Use the AIS Super Wifi for the fastest internet in the city. Ask for the password from your AIS user friends.”
More InfoYunamori Onsen
5Soi Sukhumvit 26Khet Khlong ToeiKrung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110Thailand
+66 2 259 5778
“Try the cold bath.”
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72Soi Sukhumvit 55Khet WatthanaKrung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110Thailand
+66 2 392 7750
“The lower floor has better music.”
More InfoCity Boy Coffee Kiosk
Khlong Tan NueaWatthanaBangkokThailand
+66 95 738 5315
“Best caffe latte in Thonglor.”
More InfoBangkok Bold
Charoen Nakhon RoadKhet Thon BuriKrung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600Thailand
+66 96 626 4519
“Best creative Thai food.”
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28North Sathon RoadKhet Bang RakKrung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500Thailand
+66 2 635 0349
“Best central Thai food.”
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WattanaBangkok 10110Thailand
+66 2 662 6787
“Best Thai-inspired cocktail bar.”
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