ARTISTIC DIRECTION
THAILAND TO THE WORLD
BMW ART CAR
In collaboration with BMW Thailand, we introduced the latest project “BMW Unbound World of Art Series”, delivering global experience in art to the Thai public in order to celebrate 45th anniversary of “BMW Art Cars”. To commemorate this memorable work of art which had collaborated with 19 international artists who created their artworks on BMW’s iconic vehicles, the Thailand’s project joined hands with four famous artists in muti-disciplinary fields both domestically and internationally.
This collaboration was a part of the celebration of 70th anniversary of Thai-Laos diplomatic relations, showcasing BMW X5 in modern Thai art.
ASEAN POP CULTURE
'Experiencing ASEAN POP Culture' ― powered by Tourism Thailand, which aimed at creating greater awareness of the authentic value of localised culture through Pop culture lifestyle with connectivity of a variety of food, art, literature, music and sport being emphasised in the Thai cities of Chiang Rai, Sukhothai and Trat as well as the ASEAN cities of Battambang and Mandalay.
A TOUCH OF THAI: FUTURE OF TEXTHAI
The Ministry of Culture, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as other related organizations in Thailand, jointly organize a program of Thai cultural events in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka, Japan. The Ministry of Culture is responsible for organizing the cultural activities as well as the display of the “Future of Texthai” exhibition which is the project’s main theme. The propose of the project is to display the Thai lifestyle and excellence of Thai arts and culture to build understanding of Thai culture at an international level as well as to explore the possibilities of Thai fabrics with contemporary technologies and innovations in aims to weave Thailand’s exquisite fabrics and culture into the treads of our future.
A TOUCH OF THAI: UAE
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, the Royal Thai Embassies in Kuwait, Abu Dhabi and Manama, organised a Thai Cultural Roadshow consisting of contemporary Thai fashion show, a variety of cultural Thai dances, quartet music performance, lecture and workshop on Thai textiles and a display of ‘Thai Textiles: the Touch of Thai’ exhibition.
THAILAND'S KHON DANCE: A PROUD UNESCO CULTURAL HERITAGE
Khon is a now a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage with Thailand’s most famous cultural dance, representing a significant point in the country’s history. This was its maiden accolade from the global body with regards to heritage prowess. The nation’s cultural ministry celebrated the occasion with a sequence of Khon-themed activities.
THE 60th ANNIVERSARY of THAILAND-BRAZIL DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
The celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Brazil.
SALT ROUTE
To avail tourists to acknowledge the lifestyle of local people and fishermen living along the E-SAN region and including learning as to how salt is gathered, salt farming and the utilization of salt for other purposes, apart from being used as a food supplement. In addition, it also focuses on an activity showing how much each coastal province links to its existing natural resources and how this helps contribute to each province’s distinctive identity.
