Bangkok is moving forward to showcase the beauty of Yaowarat through art with the launch of the event“Digital Art Treasure Hunt: Yaowarat Manhole Cover Designs”, which is vividly colored with Beger Paint to enhance the area’s prominence and create new points of interest in the Yaowarat district. The highlight of this project is the decoration of the manhole covers in Yaowarat with beautiful artistic patterns designed by skilled artists, along with narratives that perfectly reflect the identity of Yaowarat. The project utilizes the ” Coral Application” as an important medium
to invite the public to experience creative art in a new format. Coral, the digital collectible passport platform, collaborates with the artists who designed the manhole covers to create the project “Chinatown Manhole Covers: Exploring the City Through Identity Manhole Covers,” inviting Thai people to visit Yaowarat to admire the artistic manhole cover designs, learn about historical stories, and enjoy the digital collectible hunt 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 by Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, the 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, Pan Muang, 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 event is the result of cooperation between the government, private sector, and the public through the concept “Public – Private – People – Participation”, with the Lueanrit Community as the main driver, along with Khun Pom Surenthat Phapanakoon, who plays a significant role in community development, to create new experiences for visitors and promote cultural tourism in the Yaowarat area.
Khun Puangpen Sangphet, Business Director of Beger stated, “Beger is pleased 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 requirements but also promote sustainability concepts for the industry and society, addressing the needs of users and those who experience the works while considering the positive impacts on the environment and quality of life. We believe that this collaboration will benefit all sectors and be a significant step towards developing better solutions for the future.”
Event Details
1. Exhibition: The Story of Yaowarat Through Manhole Cover Art
An exhibition that tells the history and background of the artistic manhole cover identity of Yaowarat, 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 Paint the Yaowarat Manhole Covers
Special workshop for painting a 12 cm diameter manhole cover made from the same material as real manhole covers.
Location: Leuanrit Community
Date: February 9 and 16, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM / 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (20 people per session, pre-registration required)
Beger supports the workshop activity for painting mini Yaowarat manhole covers with BegerShield GRIPTECH 2IN1 RUSTPROOF 2in1 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 AM – 12:00 PM (30 people per session, pre-registration required)
4. Create online postcards featuring manhole cover designs and invite everyone 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: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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 to collect souvenirs:
- The Culture Connex shop (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, closed on Mondays)
- is located in the Phichaiyat 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 a part of discovering the beauty of art on the manhole covers of Yaowarat through the Coral application, along with enjoying many special supplementary activities.
