13 01 / 2020

‘Khaek Pai Krai Ma’ Exhibition by Navin Rawanchaikul

Khaek Pai Krai Ma, 2019. The exhibition that surveys the Thai-Indian cultural exchange, migration and community in Thailand

Conceived and directed by Thai-Indian artist Navin Rawanchaikul in collaboration with DDMY Studio, this musical film was created for the exhibition Khaek Pai Krai Ma – the first survey of Thai-Indian cultural exchange, migration and community life the Thai public has seen. Filmed on location around Thailand in 2019, this 15-minute film explores the millennia-old history of Indian influence in Thailand in his signature populist style and features a big pan-generational cast of guest stars, from Thai-Indian and Indian musicians, singers and performers to young Thai-Indian net idol Khaek Kee Kui.

The film’s title, Khaek Pai Krai Ma, is a Thai phrase expressing the welcoming attitude of the Thai people towards all visitors, while khaek – which literally means ‘guest’ – is what Thais call people of Indian origin and a word sometimes used with derision to imply outsider. Recalling the artist’s childhood experiences, when he was often teased for being a khaek, the project celebrates the valuable role these ‘guests’ have played – and continue to play – in Thai culture and society.

Propelled by a range of songs, including rap and uplifting reworkings of classic songs from famous Indian movies, this musical’s five acts explore different aspects of what it is to be a khaek, and how they have contributed to and influenced Thai society and culture through history.

Venue: warehouse30 Charoenkrung Road, Bangkok
Date and time: until 19 January 2019. 13.00-19.00 Close on Monday
For more information please contact: Facebook: Navin Production – studiok

Latest News

The special exhibition ‘The Gate immersive theater’

JWD Art Space invites you to explore a new experiences in the special exhibition...

Visit of the Cultural Delegation

JWD Art Space welcomes the Visit of the Cultural Delegation of the President of ...

Press Tour for BAB 2022 at JWD Art Space

On 2o October, JWD Art Space welcomed the special guest and international press ...

JWD Art Space X Galleries’ Night

Galleries’ Night is BACK in 2022! with the theme: NOW. This year, the Emba...