Bangkok venue Studio Lam announces closure after 12-year run

Studio Lam has announced that it will close its doors after 12 years, with its final night scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026.

The Bangkok venue shared the news in a post on Saturday, January 3, confirming a two-month closing programme that will conclude with an event titled ‘Last Dance’, featuring founder and owner Nattapon Siangsukon aka Maft Sai alongside the Studio Lam All Stars.

Siangsukon shared: “Studio Lam started as an experiment—a space to explore music, culture, and community in a way that felt honest to us at that time. Over 12 years, it grew into something far bigger than I ever imagined, and I’m incredibly proud of that chapter.”

He continued: “Now feels like the right moment to let it end naturally, while the spirit is still strong. The landscape has changed, and so have I. Rather than holding on, I wanted to close Studio Lam with intention, gratitude, and good energy.”

Located along Sukhumvit, Studio Lam functioned as a small bar, listening room and live venue, playing an active role in Bangkok’s independent music ecosystem while maintaining a distinct identity shaped by its intimate scale and focused musical vision.

Its programming spanned a wide range of styles, including Thai molam, reggae, disco, jazz, experimental electronics and regional sounds from across Asia. Many of these selections reflected Siangsukon’s curatorial approach and the venue’s close connection to nearby Zudrangma Records.

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Over the years, Studio Lam became a regular home for residents such as The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band, as well as recurring events from collectives including Slum Disco Soundsystem, Nite Ride and Quay Records.

“Bangkok has always had a deep, creative underground—Studio Lam was simply a platform to help bring that energy together. We tried to create a space where local artists could stand confidently alongside international ones, without hierarchy. I think Studio Lam helped show that Bangkok could be a serious cultural hub, not just a nightlife destination,” Siangsukon shared with Mixmag Asia.

The venue was also known for its warm wooden interior and carefully treated sound, featuring a custom tube soundsystem and a vinyl-focused approach that shaped an environment designed as much for attentive listening as for movement.

“The biggest lesson is that spaces matter, but people matter more. Community can’t be forced—you have to go with the flow and let it grow over time,” Siangsukon reflects.

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The final two-month programme will feature a mix of live performances and DJ sets, bringing Studio Lam’s long-running chapter in Bangkok’s nightlife to a close.

For those who supported the venue over the years, Siangsukon conveys: “Thank you. Truly. Studio Lam existed because of the people who showed up—artists, staff, listeners, friends. This isn’t an ending, but a moment to appreciate what we built together. We still have time left, and I hope we can make the best memories and make it count.”

Amira Waworuntu is Mixmag Asia’s Managing Editor, follow her on Instagram.

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