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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.
BACC goes local
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/10/2025
» Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a well-known as an art centre in Bangkok. This year, it launched the Local Networking Project to provide a platform for artists from other regions besides the capital. The project involves fieldwork in various locations across the country. Artists have the opportunity to explore local legends, folktales, unrecorded histories and contemporary community lifestyles.
The art of rebirth
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/09/2025
» When Thirasak Tanapatanakul was worldwide co-chairman and chief creative officer at an advertising agency, his creativity led the agency to win many prestigious international awards including the Cannes Lions, D&AD Pencils and Clio Awards.
The healing touch
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/09/2025
» Since childhood, Aruth Chinsupakul, 17, a student of Phillips Exeter Academy, a boarding school in the US, has lived with severe eczema, along with allergies to nuts, shellfish and dust mites.
From stand-up to soulful art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/07/2025
» Udom "Nose" Taephanich is known as the most famous stand-up comedian in Thailand. On stage, Udom tells stories close to home and engages audiences with a humorous style of talking, which is why tickets for his performances always sell out. Although Udom made people laugh, he did not realise he was stressed until he went to consult a psychiatrist.
Unboxing art toys
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/05/2025
» Since art toys have become popular, the market has grown significantly. According to the Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce, art toys have become popular since "kidult" collectors, with high purchasing power, look for toys to fulfil their childhood desires. In 2023, the art toy market generated a total revenue of 19.7 billion baht and a profit of 468 million baht.
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.
Green inventions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/02/2025
» Awareness of environmental issues has driven the trend of producing environmentally-friendly products. Following in this light, Thailand Inventors' Day 2025, which was organised by the National Research Council of Thailand and held from Feb 2-6, showcased eco-friendly products made to save the environment. Here are three outstanding products that were on display.
Healing art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/01/2025
» Art can be easy to connect with if you find a piece that you can relate to. Artist Somnuek Klangnok, better known as Kru Parn, felt touched when an art collector told him that his paintings were able to heal her.
Art events that made 2024
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/12/2024
» The Year of the Dragon marked another 12 months of continued growth for the Thai art industry. Here are significant events that took place in 2024.