Charoenkrung Map on Plywood, 2025, Plywood and Teak Frame

This piece presents a map of the Charoenkrung district, with intricate woodcut detailing the network of roads and waterways. It illustrates the area’s physical transformations while preserving traces of its historical landscape. The blue lines on the map represent the Chao Phraya River and canals, which once served as the primary transportation routes. In contrast, the lighter lines against the dark background highlight the evolving complexity of the urban structure over time.

The work reflects the relationship between Charoenkrung’s past and present, emphasizing its role as one of Bangkok’s oldest neighborhoods. It is part of the exhibition Somewhere Else in the World: Charoenkrung, which explores the district’s identity within the context of the modern world, using art to bridge the past, present, and future of the city.