Thank you for choosing Mahanak as a site for research and learning. This collaboration with the undergraduate course 310308 Occidentalism in Thai Art from the Art History program at Silpakorn University, taught by Asst. Prof. Dr. Eksuda Singlamphong, brought students into the area to examine its transformation from the early Rattanakosin period to today. Held on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, at ASVIN Cultural and Contemporary Art Space, the session featured nearly ten student-led research presentations supported by invited mentors. Topics ranged from place names such as “Nak” or “Naga,” royal residences, and Masjid Mahanak, to early orphanages, Asvin, the historic entertainment district, bridge histories like “Chaloem” and “Charoen,” and architectural change. With guidance from Apinya Nonnanat of Muang Boran Journal and Nontpichetchan Chaiha, Art History graduate student and independent writer, the session became a space for thoughtful critique and exchange.
For us, this collaboration highlights Mahanak as a living classroom, not only for studying history but for connecting ideas across disciplines. The range of student research reveals the area’s layered character and the many ways it can be understood. Selected works will be further developed for online publication, extending the conversation beyond the classroom.
