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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.
Journey to B-612
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/04/2025
» Katherine Amatavivadhana, co-founder and head of creation at Mad Motion Studio, first read The Little Prince -- the classic children's book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry -- at the age of 10. She thought the character was cute but did not appreciate the storyline.
Journey through space
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/02/2025
» Watching movies or TV series about space can ignite curiosity in people. Therefore, space enthusiasts should not miss the exhibition "Space Journey Bangkok", which features artefacts used in actual space missions. The exhibition is divided into 10 rooms, featuring over 600 items including original objects, prototypes, replicas, models and rare documents from the US, Soviet Union and other countries.
Redefining art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/01/2025
» S.E.A. Focus, a platform and marketplace for contemporary Southeast Asian art, returned for its seventh edition and will run until Jan 26 at Tanjong Pager Distripark in Singapore. Organised by STPI -- Creative Workshop & Gallery and commissioned by the National Arts Council, Singapore, SEA Focus is one of the highlights of Singapore Art Week, the pinnacle of Southeast Asia's visual arts season.
Preserving the past
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/11/2024
» On Nov 17, a group of individuals with a shared passion for history and culture gathered at the wonderful Fazal Building in Bangkok for the exclusive opening of "New Century - The E.M. Katib Legacy".
Muji meets local crafts
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/09/2024
» Muji is a Japanese brand renowned for minimalist design and highly functional and quality materials. Due to this, Muji has been successful worldwide.
From graffiti to high fashion
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/07/2024
» Although Cyril Kongo is a graffiti artist, his creative expressions are not limited to walls, which were his first medium. His artistic creations also appear on a range of products such as watch dials, scarves, furniture, cigars and even airplanes due to collaborations with high-end brands including Hermès, Chanel, Richard Mille, Daum and La Cornue.
Beyond the Buddha
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/05/2024
» As a traveller and photographer, Kamthorn Paowattanasuk enjoys visiting temples. While most people like to take photos at famous spots or with well-known sculptures, Kamthorn is interested in temple structures repaired using substitute materials. For example, what used to be a sermon hall made from wood was replaced with cement because wood is too expensive. In another temple, wooden handrails in an ordination hall and the temple gates were replaced with alloy.
A tech-packed adventure
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/07/2023
» South Korea is among the popular destinations for Thai tourists due to its cultural heritage, historical landmarks, natural landscapes, the entertainment industry and lack of visa requirements -- Thai tourists only need a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) approval.
Paying homage to Hua Lamphong
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/03/2023
» To celebrate the 126th anniversary of the State Railway of Thailand, the Hua Lamphong station became a part of the Unfolding Bangkok event, which aims to boost tourism in the capital. From a centre for passengers travelling to Bangkok from all around the country, Hua Lamphong's traffic is now confined to a few train lines, but this classic station and its historical building remain significant.