It is intended as a venue for cultural exchange, giving Bangkok an operational base on the international art scene.

After agreement that The Bangkok Contemporary Art Centre should be near Pathumwan junction, the project was stopped in 2001 when Samak Sundaravej became the new governor.

[9] The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) under Governor Apirak Kosayodhin started the BACC project with a 509 million baht construction budget in 2005.

"[3] Aswin was installed as Bangkok governor by the NCPO after his elected predecessor was tainted by a corruption scandal.

Some question the ability of the BMA to manage a cultural venue given its poor performance maintaining Bangkok infrastructure.

[1] After protests from the art and cultural community, the governor deferred any changes to BACC's governance structure until 2021 when the current BMA–BACC Foundation contract expires.

[13] The BACC building was designed by Robert G. Boughey and Associates around four criteria:[14] Multi-Function Room is on the 1st floor for supporting various of activities for instance banquet, press conference, meeting etc.