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Bangkok Design Week 2026 puts spotlight on Thai design
Published on 06/02/2026
» The Creative Economy Agency (public organisation) or CEA, in collaboration with a wide network of public and private partners, ranging from government agencies, businesses, associations, academic institutions, designers, creatives, communities and international allies, has officially opened Bangkok Design Week 2026 (BKKDW2026) — Southeast Asia’s largest design festival. Now in its ninth edition, the event is being held under the “DESIGN S/O/S” theme, signalling that “design” serves as a solution to multidimensional challenges amid widespread crises spanning economic, environmental, social, and quality of life issues, while also elevating the city to new heights.
Two Thai cities added in Unesco creative city list
News, Online Reporters, Published on 01/11/2025
» Two Thai provinces – Nan in the North and Songkhla in the South - have been recognised as new members of Unesco Creative Cities network (UCCN) of 2025.
UNESCO, SACIT, Siam Piwat Spotlight Thai Craftsmanship
Published on 30/06/2025
» UNESCO has joined forces with the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), or SACIT, and Siam Piwat Group to support local textile artisans from seven provinces as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). This collaboration marks a milestone, as Siam Piwat, the founder of ICONCRAFT, has been selected as the only private partner by UNESCO and SACIT for “UNESCO x SACIT x ICONCRAFT: A Celebration of Thai Artisans and Creative Cities.”
Thai heritage meets high fashion at Iconsiam
Life, Published on 25/06/2025
» The cultural legacy of textile traditions from seven Unesco Creative Cities across Thailand will take centre stage during "Unesco x Sacit x Iconcraft: A Celebration Of Thai Artisans And Creative Cities", at Iconluxe Avenue, M floor of Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, from today to Sunday.
Bangkok Design Week 2024 takes place from Jan 27 to Feb 4
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 23/01/2024
» A long fixture on Bangkok’s annual calendar, Bangkok Design Week 2024 (BKKDW2024)’s seventh edition takes place from Jan 27 to Feb 4.
Chiang Rai, Suphan Buri nominated for Unesco list
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/07/2023
» The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) has pushed Chiang Rai and Suphan Buri to be listed as part of the Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN) this year, and the results are expected to be released in October.
Chiang Mai eyes UCCN meet
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/07/2023
» The Culture Ministry is looking to promote Chiang Mai to host the Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN) Annual Conference in 2025, Minister Itthiphol Kunplome said yesterday.
Tham Luang gets push for Unesco status
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/11/2022
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) will propose the Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Non National Park for inclusion in Unesco Global Geoparks in 2025, said director-general Ratchada Suriyakul Na Ayutthaya.
Two new cities eye UCCN mark
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/07/2021
» The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) is planning to push Chiang Rai and Phetchaburi to join the list of Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN).
Full stream ahead for Bangkok Design Week
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 04/05/2021
» Despite the huge blow of the third Covid-19 wave, Bangkok Design Week has confirmed its return to the capital and adjusted the programme for livestreaming and visual tours so that people can participate online from Saturday to July 31.