Bangkok rarely asks us to pause. The city moves in a blur of exhaust fumes, neon lights and relentless schedules. But from August 21-September 20, a 43-metre stretch of MRT passage at Samyan Mitrtown is doing just that – inviting us to slow down and look around. The tunnel isn’t just a corridor anymore; it’s a destination, a canvas where the city’s landmarks meet hidden fantasies, waiting for anyone willing to leave their mark.
This is MasterPeace Pain-ting, a collaboration with Frasers Property Thailand, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority and Samyan Mitrtown. It’s not about showing off talent; it’s about making something together. Colouring here is a pause from the city’s constant, a tiny rebellion against routine where every brushstroke matters. Each hue adds a beat to the mural, every doodle sparks joy.
With a brush in hand and a canvas brought to life by Tent Katchakul, the ordinary suddenly becomes a story we all share. Tent, the Bangkok artist who somehow captures the chaos and charm of city life in delicate, looping lines, has transformed the tunnel wall into a sprawling Doodle Art mural. The Grand Palace glimmers next to the Giant Swing, leafy Chatuchak Park folds into Hua Lamphong Station and familiar streets ripple into imagined ones – including Samyan Mitrtown, FYI Center and KLOS Ratchada. Tiny surprises peek out from every corner – mini cityscapes that wait to be discovered and coloured by anyone passing by. It’s like a scavenger hunt for your imagination, and everyone’s invited.
The tunnel is a mood in itself. Quiet parks brush up against grand temples, the transit collides with playful fantasy and strangers lean over the same corner, laughing, sharing, creating. So grab a brush, find your corner and leave a mark. From 10am-8pm daily, the Samyan Mitrtown Tunnel is ready for anyone who wants to splash colour across the city, celebrate its quirks, and feel a little joy in the process.