The View from Khlong Toei: Elevenfinger

Back in 2019, a Thai official announced plans to erase the term “Khlong Toei slum” from the minds of Thais by 2020. This also effectively means that they intend to “erase” the homes of more than 80,000 people at any point this year.

We speak to Elevenfinger Dek slum, a rapper from the “slum” who shares with us the stereotypes cast upon the marginalized community, and his hopes for the future.

The Dirtier, The Better | คนคลั่งล่อ: เพชร มรรคผล

Petch Makphol is a key figure in Bangkok’s underground racing scene. A proud member of the Bandidos MC and the One Point Street Racing Gang, he now runs a custom garage in Bangkok. In this video, he talks about his obsession with fast cars, and shows us what it means to truly pursue one’s passion.

by RICE

January 16, 2020

Public Piano Society

When you play the piano, you become one with the instrument. Everything else seems to disappear, even if you’re right smack in the middle of the CBD. We speak to the brave individuals at public pianos scattered islandwide who describe their experiences. These are their stories.

by RICE

January 15, 2020

An Inner World

Sun Woo is your regular 18 year-old university student. He goes for classes, hangs out with friends, then heads back to do his readings. But unlike his peers, he was born with Grapheme-Colour Synesthesia, a neurological condition which allows him to see colours in every word he sees. While it sou

by RICE

January 15, 2020

A Good Life Across Generations

At 27, Karmen is already taking cues from her 71-year-old grandmother (and best friend) on how to live well after retirement. This includes: endowment plans, frugal spending, and developing an appreciation for the simple things in life. This is the third video in a series that explores the theme

by RICE

January 15, 2020

A Conversation with a Forgotten Warrior: ใจนักเลง

Meet Sompoch, a bona fide gangster from Bangkok’s streets since the 60s. In the second video of our series, ‘The Dirtier, The Better’, he recounts how he had to choose between life and death before knife fights with rival gangs, and talks about the important values behind being a “Gangster

by RICE

December 12, 2019

The Dirtier, The Better | ควัน – หลง: โจ๊ก อัครินทร์

When we came up with the tagline ‘Asia, Unfiltered’, the plan was always to bring you fresh, insightful content from across the region. We’re making good on this now, and we’re proud to announce the launch of Rice Media Thailand. In this video, the first of a series about individuals who live on

by RICE

December 12, 2019