1001 Nights Gallery

A thriving poetry and art scene

What we say:

This cosy and unassuming but thriving art space is the brainchild of Zakariya Amataya, a soft spoken poet, political activist and winner of the Southeast Asian Writers Award.

The son of illiterate Muslim farmers in the deep south of Thailand, Amataya writes in long, open-ended free verse that's ripe with nostalgia, fear and hope. He regularly leads open poetry evenings at 1001 Nights that attract Bangkok's artsy, young, open-minded and curious. Other evenings are devoted to movies, philosophy, politics, music and story-telling, all of which tend to blend together.

Events are generally held in Thai, but anyone wanting to share their poetry in English or any other language is most welcome. Amataya also hopes to more regularly integrate events in English in the future, and the budding photography gallery requires only your eyes.

While not a premier attraction, 1001 Nights is worth the trip for anyone wanting to glimpse or become involved in Bangkok's more 'underground' art and poetry scene.

1001 Nights is located on the second floor of the House of Commons Cafe, which is a relaxed, if not memorable spot to enjoy a strong coffee or green tea.

More details

666 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Thonburi (corner of Charoen Nakhon Soi 22 and opposite Shell Petrol Station)
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How to get there: From Krung Thonburi BTS station, take exit 4, walk straight for some 300 metres, take a right onto Charoen Nakhon and the cafe will be on the right after about a half kilometre.

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