Last year, Song Wat was selected as one of the “World’s 40 Coolest Neighbourhoods” by Time Out due to its excellent balance in preserving old traditional shops and incorporating new activities and trendy vibes from emerging entrepreneurs. As a result of this recognition, Song Wat attracts young people.
Song Wat is a historical area, however, young people are usually unaware of its history and visit the neighbourhood merely as a popular photograph check-in location. To provide knowledge regarding the history of Song Wat, Yuwaree Choksuansap and Pakawadee Vanapruk, lecturers at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality, and Kirati Srisuchat, a lecturer at the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts at Dhurakij Pundit University (DPU), teamed up to create a walking tour called “Song Wat…Walking The Memories” as part of Bangkok Design Week 2024. The tours are available this…
