If you're a Bangkokian into independent cinema, chances are you already know Doc Club & Pub. The tiny screening space was a gem for documentary lovers, showing everything from fresh releases to classic films while building a tight-knit community of filmmakers, critics and film fans who stick around after the credits roll.
Sadly, Doc Club & Pub had to stop screenings in 2025. The culprit? Entertainment venue laws that lump small cinemas in with massive multiplexes, making it nearly impossible for micro cinemas to meet the same regulations. The venue tried everything to sort out permits and find workarounds, but the current legal framework just doesn't work for intimate independent spaces like this.
But here's the good news for anyone who's been missing those evenings of thought-provoking docs followed by proper debates over cold beers and nachos. Doc Club & Pub recently announced through its Facebook page that it will return in 2026, and this time it will be supersized. The team reckons they'll be ready to open doors again in about nine months.
The venue is packing up from its old home in the Woofpack building and heading south to Cloud 11, a sprawling entertainment complex in the Sukhumvit area. The new Doc Club & Pub will still have its screening room, obviously, but the space promises quality food and drink alongside live music, making it a more rounded experience than before.
Details are still a bit sketchy at this point, but the team is aiming for a September 2026 launch. For a micro-cinema that's built such a dedicated following, this comeback could be its most significant chapter yet. It's not just about finding a new building but creating a sustainable model that works within Thailand's tricky regulations while keeping that intimate, community-driven vibe that made it special in the first place.
Keep an eye on their socials for updates as the opening gets closer. Nine months might feel like ages when you're craving a documentary fix, but it sounds like it'll be worth the wait.