Rediscover Charoenkrung through this special event by Bangkok Design Week this weekend

It’s been a while since we last wandered around the city to discover new favorite hangouts or even get inspired by art exhibitions. The ongoing COVID-19 restrictions have been a great hindrance for Bangkok to return to its same lively vibes like those in the good old days. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy going out and about this weekend in the city! The capital’s massive art event Bangkok Design Week 2021 is the one you shouldn’t miss.

Despite the difficulty posed by the pandemic, Bangkok Design Week 2021 has continued to host an abundance of inspiring events in the online world here. This year, the festival is held under the theme "Resurgence of Possibilities” to help all Bangkokians rise above the challenges and come up with solutions to better the city. Among many events hosted by the BDW crew, Made in Charoenkrung is the one we highly recommend. 

Made in Charoenkrung is a special collaborative project by Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC) and Bangkok Design Week that invites seven local shops and designers to work together in elevating products lesser known to be the highlights of this age-old area of Bangkok. With the concept to "give new life to hidden gems" in Charoenkrung. Instead of sitting in front of your laptop and scrolling through their website, you can go out and enjoy the Made in Charoenkrung event along the oldest road of the city. Let's have a look at what we have here.

1. Gold Spice x PARADAi

Bangkok’s craft chocolate café PARADAi brings about the new taste of chocolate you've never tried anywhere before with a collaboration with Gold Spice, a renowned ingredient shop beind many popular Muslim restaurants in Bangkok. Try two new exotic flavors of the finest chocolate bar (B250) by yourself at Gold Spice in Soi Charoenkrung 42 or visit Instagram (@paradai_chocolate) for more information.

 

2. Huatao x Nosh Nosh Project x Chef Oat

If you can’t resist the cheerful sweetness of boba milk tea but also feel guilty about the calories you intake, a new boba tea by this collaboration between Huatao, Nosh Nosh Project, and Chef Oat is the one you can’t miss. Originally, Huatao is a bitter Chinese herb beverage that helps remedy various ailments. Nosh Nosh Project, together with Chef Oat, enhances this original herb drink by adding honey and coconut sugar that make it taste better yet beneficial to health. Try three new flavors of healthy boba tea (B65) by ordering from LINE (@Huatao) or call 081-566-2313.

 

3. Tia Nguan Hieng x Sauce Studio

Have you tried one of those dried and crispy pork slices?. Sauce Studio gives a modern touches to this age-old (and irresistible) Chinese snack more appealing with a new stylish package perfect for every occasion. Order this delicious snack priced at B65 via LINE MAN or visit Facebook page (Tianguanhiang) for more information.

 

4. Kwangseng Lhong x o-d-a

Are you looking for a cool home decor with a good use? We recommend this wooden rice container by Kwangseng Lhong and o-d-a. The minimalist kitchenware comes with function-packed designs yet remains old school aesthetics. Buy this hip rice container (B2,650) at Instagram (@kwangsenglhong), or you can visit the shop located opposite of Wat Pathum Khongkha.

 

5. SIN DO TAILOR x VL BY VEE

Charoenkrung’s first tailor shop SIN DO TAILOR and local clothing brand VL BY VEE create new unisex jackets that will take special places in your closet. These deliberately tailored jackets are designed with both classic and modern styles. What’s more, founder Vee Hiroka takes the inspiration from iconic spots in Charoenkrung to create fun and unique jacket sleeves. Check out these casual jackets at SIN DO and VL BY VEE shops. For more information call 02-2335070 (SIN DO TAILOR) or LINE (@vlbyvee).

 

6. Eastern Antique x Ek Thongprasert

Eastern Antique has been revamping abandoned Chinese porcelains into exotic jewelry that attracts jewel enthusiasts for many years. In this collaboration project, Ek Thongprasert, a designer who strongly believes in no boundaries, refashions antique jewelry into a unique jewelry collection “Wrinkled Porcelain Club.” Buy exclusive fashionistas’ porcelain jewelry at Eastern Antique shop or LINE (@Grannycraft).

 

7. Jirawat x Lohameka Studio

Stencil store Jirawat and Lohameka Studio are joining hands to create a brass brooch to show at the lobby of TCDC specially for Bangkok Design Week 2021. Come and take a look at this beautiful piece on the first floor of TCDC from 1 June - 31 July 2021 and read the stories behind it at Instagram (@madein.myneighbour).