When construction of the MRT forced a branch of Kope Hya Tai Kee, a Chinese restaurant in Pan Fah, to shut down, one of the owners asked Thapanut Kaewpan and Supassara Netbamrungrat, founders of Blue Bangkok, to create 3D refrigerator magnets of the restaurant as a keepsake for customers.
“It was an urgent project since the restaurant was to shut down at the end of 2022. One of the third-generation owners told us the Pan Fah location was an old branch and it had emotional value. The owner asked if we could produce magnets quickly, so customers could buy them and take photos in front of the restaurant,” Supassara recalled.
“We spoke to our 3D designer, Chetachat Tachat, and tried to speed up…
