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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.
Recipe for change
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/09/2025
» When Weerapon Wongtawan, founder of Lukyang Studio, was selected by the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture to work with a community enterprise in Phetchaburi, he redesigned the packaging of their traditional rice crackers and suggested they be made in smaller sizes.
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.
The man behind the smile
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/08/2025
» From other people's perspective, Taylor Srirat -- who runs the YouTube channel House of TayTay (youtube.com/@Taylorsrirat) -- has lived a glamorous life.
Hidden danger
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/08/2025
» Ecological Alert and Recovery Thailand (Earth), a nonprofit organisation, recently revealed the results of a national report titled "Lead In Solvent-Based Paints In Thailand". The study, which tested 55 paint samples from 45 brands sold in the country, revealed that more than 20% of samples had lead levels exceeding 100ppm (the standard set by the Thai Industrial Standards Institute, or TISI). Of these, many also had high lead concentration ranging from 10,000ppm to 64,000ppm.
Walking in parallel worlds
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/08/2025
» After release from prison, many former inmates face negative public perception. As a result, it is difficult for them to start over. Even if they want to leave their prison life behind, they find that after becoming free, their minds are held captive by shadows of the past.
Fostering creativity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/07/2025
» The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre exhibition "Creative City: Building A Better Future" displays artwork by 15 children, aged nine to 12, who drew imaginary houses on 3D cardboard models. The pictures of their houses were colourful with images of trees, nature and people engaged in fun activities.
Exploration of identity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/04/2025
» Organised by River City Bangkok and 608 Gallery, the art exhibition "ARK-T", or "Art Road Korean Thai", aims to bridge Korean and Thai artist communities. Created by 15 talented Korean and Thai artists, "ARK-T" displays the works of artists who have different interpretations of their own journey.
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.
Bangkok dangerous
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/04/2025
» On March 28, a powerful earthquake hit Myanmar and its cataclysmic shockwaves reached Bangkok, causing the State Audit Office building to collapse. Since most Thais lack an understanding about earthquakes, the Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) and Chulalongkorn University organised forums to provide knowledge to the public.