Established in 1960, the Goethe-Institut Thailand was the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. Initially located on Phayathai Road, the institute moved to Pra Athit Road in 1962, becoming part of Bangkok’s historic district. In the 1980s, the Thai-German Cultural Foundation (TDKS), founded by Thai alumni of German universities, invited the institute to relocate to its current premises in Sathorn.
The Goethe-Institut also offers German language instruction seven days a week, with examinations available at all proficiency levels. In collaboration with Thai educational institutions, it provides training for teachers and organizes extracurricular activities that combine language learning with cultural immersion.
The Goethe-Institut Thailand is deeply embedded in the Thai arts and culture scene. It promotes cultural collaboration between Thailand, Germany, and Europe by organising cultural events, exhibitions, productions, and artist exchanges across all fields of arts and culture. Areas of focus include visual arts, music, film, dance, theatre, and literature.
The on-site library is open to the public and offers a contemporary space for reading, studying, viewing German films, and informal exchange.