Awakening Khaosan 2022
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Awakening Khaosan: The complete list of 8 ‘Borderless’ lighting installations

Time Out Bangkok’s signature lighting installation festival makes its debut at Bangkok’s renowned backpacker and nightlife distinct.

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Awakening Khaosan hopes to reinject good vibes and vibrant energy to the Khaosan neighborhood, which suffered from a lack of patrons during the height of the pandemic, with eight new lighting installations. Created by local artists, who worked with the theme “Borderless”, these artworks represent the seamless blending of cultures and identities in a place that knows no boundaries.

1. ATTA
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1. ATTA

Artist: 305Stop Studio

Location: Mischa Cheap

Regardless of our different backgrounds or identities (“atta” in Thai), we all come together at Khaosan Road where our differences melt away and the uniqueness of our atta shine through.

2. SAWASDEE in the DNA
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2. SAWASDEE in the DNA

Artist: SAWASDEE

Location: Sawasdee Khaosan Inn

While we think graffiti adds to Khaosan Road’s charm, these are still seen as vandalistic acts by the authorities. But this cynical perspective may just shift with this symbolic visual stunner.

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3. TALK AWAKE(N)
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3. TALK AWAKE(N)

Artist: XD49

Location: Buddy Beer

Johnnie Walker invites you to leave all labels behind and enjoy the no-label kind of fun at Khaosan Road. Walk through a light tunnel leading to the Johnnie Walker Hub and let your true self shine.

presented by Johnnie Walker

4. EQUALITY_EQUITY
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4. EQUALITY_EQUITY

Artist: COTH Studio

Location: Soi Tha Chang

Khaosan Road is a microcosm of Thailand, and the neighborhood’s diversity gives a bigger picture of the country’s social issues. Let this gleaming sculpture shed more light on what you may have never noticed before.

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5. Before We Go
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5. Before We Go

Artist: VAWA Studio

Location: Soi Tha Chang

A disco ball, with its reflective surface and shining lights, has always been a symbol of fun. In this room full of mirrors, see how light beaming from a disco ball can break all the boundaries in Khaosan Road.

6. Chair with Cheeva
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6. Chair with Cheeva

Artist: MustStart

Location: Buddy Plaza

Apart from being a massive hub of entertainment, Khaosan Road is also home to many street food restaurants and stalls, where people from all over the world can enjoy food and conversations while hunkering down on plastic chairs.

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7. Rainbow Runner
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7. Rainbow Runner

Artist: H-LAB

Location: Buddy Plaza

If each road in Bangkok symbolizes a different path of life, Khaosan Road is that vibrant rainbow street that promises a good time without any judgment.

8. S22 Ultra Verse
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8. S22 Ultra Verse

Artist: 27 June Studio

Location: Buddy Plaza

Discover the secret and unexplored parts of Khaosan Road with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, which captures the beauty of a destination in great detail, even in the dark of night.

presented by Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G

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