THAINESS

Thai Creativity Today

A new wave of creativity is transforming Thailand. Thainess captures the country’s cultural vanguard—artists, designers, chefs, and tastemakers driving a national renaissance. With 44 profiles and striking visuals, the book reveals how “soft power” has become Thailand’s most dynamic export. Framed by introductory essays, Thainess offers an insider’s perspective on a culture where heritage and innovation meet, positioning Thailand as a creative force with global relevance.

  • Publisher: Gestalten
  • Author: Paul Rojanathara
  • Features: 272 pages, Hardcover  
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What's in the book

THAINESS looks at how a new generation of Thai creatives is redefining cultural expression—locally grounded, yet globally resonant.

ART

The Artists

  • Crybaby Molly
  • Teerapon Sisung
  • Subannakrit Krikum
  • Gongkan
  • Kachama
  • Alex Face
  • Mackcha
  • Natee Utarit
  • Newyear
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DESIGN & LIVING

The Makers

  • Sumphat
  • 56th Studio
  • Kitt.Ta.Khon
  • Sansiri
  • Jim Thompson
  • Why
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FOOD

The Tastemakers

  • Potong
  • Le Du
  • Baan Tepa
  • Samrub Samrub Thai
  • Rongros Dining Group
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FASHION & WELLNESS

The Style Set

  • The Only Market
  • Landmeé
  • Rukpong
  • Sretsis
  • Pipatchara
  • Asava
  • Ravipa
  • Pattaraphan
  • Pañpuri
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ENTERTAINMENT

The Icons

  • Apo Nattawin
  • Milli
  • Pat Boonitipat
  • Aokbab
  • Wim
  • Violette Wautier
  • Pyra
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SPACE & RETAILS

The City Scene

  • Kalm Village
  • Citizen of Nowhere
  • The Siam Hotel
  • Such a Small World
  • Central Group
  • Att 19
  • The Corner House
  • Moca Bangkok
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Thainess Today

THAINESS captures a moment where Thai creativity is gaining momentum. Across art, design, food, fashion, music, and everyday culture, a new generation is creating work that feels confident in its origins and increasingly visible beyond them. This creativity carries a distinct sensibility—shaped by craft, instinct, and lived experience—allowing Thai culture to travel outward on its own terms.

Inside the Book

The book is told through the people shaping this movement. Artists, designers, chefs, musicians, and cultural makers appear through their work and choices, revealing how influence is built through quality, consistency, and originality. Together, their stories show how Thai creativity becomes a quiet form of soft power—gradually shaping how Thai culture is seen and understood around the world.