Bangkok is moving forward to showcase the beauty of Yaowarat through art by launching the activity“Digital Art Treasure Hunt: Yaowarat Manhole Cover Design”which has been adorned withBeger paintto enhance the area’s uniqueness and create new points of interest in the Yaowarat district. The highlight of this project is the decoration of the Yaowarat manhole covers with beautiful artistic patterns designed by skilled artists, along with stories that perfectly reflect the identity of Yaowarat. This is done using “Coral application” as an important medium
, which is an activity inviting the public to experience creative art in a new form. Coral, the digital collectible passport platform, collaborates with the artists who designed the manhole covers to create the project “Chinatown Manhole Covers: Explore the City through Identity Manhole Covers,” inviting Thais to visit Yaowarat to see the artistic manhole cover designs, learn about historical stories, and join in the fun of collecting digital collectibles featuring 18 designs at 18 locations along Yaowarat Road, along with many supplementary activities such as art workshops, postcard sending, manhole cover tours, and tasting delicious food in the Yaowarat area.
The opening ceremony was honored byMr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok, who is the main supporter in promoting and developing creative spaces in the city, along with a network of private sector partners including Coral from KASIKORN X or KX, LINE MAN, Well Off Trading, Beger paint, Thailand Post, City Maker, Culture Connex, the Lueanrit community, Phichaiyat Building, Blanco, Grand China Bangkok, and Tianfa Foundation Hospital.
This collaboration is under the concept of Public – Private – People – Participation
. This activity is the result of cooperation between the government, the private sector, and the public through the concept“Public – Private – People – Participation”, with the Lueanrit community as the main driver, along with Khun Pom Sureen Thapanakoon, who plays a key role in community development to create new experiences for visitors and promote cultural tourism in the Yaowarat area.
Ms. Puangpen Saengphet, Business Director of Beger, stated, “Beger is delighted to be part of the partnership that completes this project. Although we are a small part, we are committed to presenting color innovations that not only meet quality and aesthetic needs but also promote sustainability concepts for the industry and society, addressing the needs of users and those who experience the work, while considering the positive impact on the environment and quality of life. We believe that this collaboration will benefit all sectors and is an important step in developing better solutions for the future.”
Event Details
1. Exhibition: The Story of Yaowarat through Manhole Cover Art
An exhibition that tells the background and behind-the-scenes of the artistic patterns of Yaowarat’s identity manhole covers, along with extensions through the Coral application.
Location: Lueanrit Community (next to Culture Connex)
Date: February 8 – 28, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
2. DIY Color Manhole Covers of Yaowarat
Special workshop for painting miniature manhole covers sized 12 cm made from the same material as real manhole covers
Location: Leuanrit Community
Date: February 9 and 16, 2025
Time: 16:00 – 17:00 / 17:00 – 18:00 (20 people per session, pre-registration required)
Beger supports the workshop activity of painting miniature manhole covers in Yaowarat withBegerShield GRIPTECH 2IN1 RUSTPROOF2in1 water-based steel paint with a mild scent for safety for children and convenience for participants
3. Tour Walk: Share memories through Yaowarat manhole covers
Join a tour to see manhole covers on Yaowarat Road while listening to stories about culture and community
Location: Yaowarat Road
Date: February 9 and 16, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 12:00 (30 people per session, pre-registration required)
4. Create online postcards featuring manhole cover designs and invite to write postcards with free shipping!
Share the stories of Yaowarat through online postcards and real postcards at the event
Location: Leuanrit Community
Date: February 8, 9, 15, and 16, 2025
Time: 14:00 – 18:00
5. Moon x Coggles invites you to hunt for manhole covers
Meet characters from LINE MAN and Coral who will take everyone on a manhole cover hunt, along with promotions from restaurants in Yaowarat
Location: Yaowarat Road
Date: February 8 – 23, 2025
6. Souvenirs for treasure hunters
Those who collect 18 designs of Yaowarat manhole covers on the Coral app can receive a souvenir for free!
Location for souvenir collection:
- Culture Connex (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, closed on Mondays)
- Pichaiyat Building (Customer Service Counter, 2nd Floor, open 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM, every day)
Those interested can join the activities for free and be part of discovering the beauty ofthe art on the manhole covers of Yaowaratthrough the applicationCoraland enjoy many special supplementary activities.
