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Anti-fashion icons
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/04/2026
» When emerging photographer Preeyaporn Namcharoensombat was a student, she was criticised by her neighbours for being a skoi because she wore shorts while riding on the back of a motorcycle. This triggered her to become interested in other girls also labelled skoi. When she saw discussions about them online, she would read about it out of curiosity.
Seeing with eyes closed
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/02/2026
» Amidst the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, with streets congested with people and vehicles even late at night, Tuck Bangkok, an Asian art and design sanctuary located near BTS Phrom Phong, does not offer only serenity and peace, but is also a living environment where the visible world and invisible world meet.
Creative resilience
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/02/2026
» Bangkok Design Week 2026 returned for its ninth year last month. This year, BKKDW2026 claims that, the festival is a systematic platform driving the city-level creative economy. Organised by the Creative Economy Agency, the event asserts that designing is a practical tool which must be applied to elevate standards, create new opportunities and forge new pathways for survival of the city, the economy and Thai businesses.
From Bharat to Siam
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/10/2025
» To boost Indian tourism, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has collaborated with the Phra Nakhon District Office and many partners to organise "Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2025" on Pahurat Road and Ong Ang Walking Street until Oct 31.
Boosting the Northeast
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/07/2025
» To further develop the creative economy in the Northeast, the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), Khon Kaen province and Alliances teamed up to create the Isan Creative Festival under the theme "Isan Soul Proud". The festival is presented through three industries -- entertainment and content; handicrafts, arts and design; and food.
Battling the big apps
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/07/2025
» In 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, an application called Tam Sang Tam Song (On Demand Delivery) was launched by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation in collaboration with the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University. The app was developed to assist motorbike taxi drivers and local restaurants through economic difficulties caused by lockdowns. As a pilot app, it was tested in Ladprao Soi 101 in Bangkok, Betong and Yala and received positive feedback.
Innovation for impact
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/06/2025
» Thailand Research Expo 2025 is back under the theme "Research For All: Connecting Thailand's Future Through Research And Innovation". Organised by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), the event will be held from June 16-20 at the Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld.
A dialogue on womanhood
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/04/2025
» When Rose Bannaros worked with artist Luck Maisalee, she noticed that many of his pieces were inspired by female figures and icons. Impressed by this, Rose aimed to display this particular aspect of Luck's work. However, she was concerned that presenting work from a single artist could lead to a narrow perspective, so to provide diverse perspectives of women, Rose collaborated with three other female artists -- Kaewtrakarn Junlabon, Parichat Suphaphan and Marisa Srijunpleang.
From atheist to faith
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/03/2025
» Kornpat Kotchabhakdi used to be an atheist who refused to go to a temple with his parents who are Buddhists. When he became a lifestyle editor of a magazine, he became frustrated due to personal and work issues. To reduce pressure, he tried meditation and to do so properly, Kornpat sought advice from monks who led him to take an interest in amulets and Buddhism.
Highlights from Design Research Day
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/03/2025
» Design Research Day was a specific programme within Bangkok Design Week 2025 that showcased new designs and research last month. The day featured presentations aimed to inspire and spark new possibilities in Thailand's creative industries.