The centuries-old teakwood house Baan Silapin is located at the Khlong Bang Luang floating market and houses a café that was once famous for its daily puppet shows. These are no longer performed, however, as they now take place at a nearby temple and are only presented on weekends (at 2 pm). Baan Silapin, as it is known in Thai, was founded in 2010 by Thai artist and environmentalist Chumphon Akhpantanond. Instead of puppet shows, the café offers various craft activities, including painting, crafts for schoolchildren, and beaded bracelet making. It is particularly popular with Thais on weekends. Some boat tours on Bangkok's klongs (canals) stop here. There is also a weekend tour that departs from the Taling Chan floating market, stops here, and takes visitors to the puppet shows at the nearby temple.

Performances take place daily at 2 pm, admission is free, a donation box is located near the stage.

The easiest way to reach Klong Bang Luang Floating Market is by public transport. Take the MRT subway to Bang Phai station. From there, it's about a 10-minute walk to the market. Alternatively, you can take a motorbike taxi (10 THB) from the subway exit. Walk to the pier, stroll along the waterfront, and after about 100 meters, cross a bridge over a small canal. The Artists' House is just beyond it. You'll recognize it by the stone chedi inside. Alternatively, as mentioned earlier, you can also take a boat tour from Taling Chan Floating Market. Departure is at 1:00 PM.

How to get there

How do you get to the Artists' House (Baan Silapin)? The easiest way is by public transport. Take the MRT subway to Bang Phai station. From there, it's about a 10-minute walk to the Klong Bang Luang floating market. Alternatively, you can take a motorbike taxi from the subway exit (10 THB). Walk to the pier, stroll along the waterfront, and after about 100 meters, cross a bridge over a small canal. The Artists' House is right there. You'll recognize it by the stone chedi inside. Alternatively, as mentioned before, you can take a boat tour from the Taling Chan floating market. Departure is at 1:00 PM.