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'I think it would be great to have both types of spaces. One could be outdoor and easily accessible to the public. For example, creating a public park, like they do in the U.S., where they revitalise run-down areas and turn them into inviting parks that everyone can visit. Anyone could create art there, much like the area around Hua Chang Bridge. That would be fantastic.'
'The other option could be a semi-museum, specifically for street art. It would allow people to visit and learn more about the art, especially Thai art. It could be rotated regularly with new artists showcasing their work. There are places like this in Amsterdam that could serve as inspiration for Bangkok.'
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MD: Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-Jae beat Sabar Karyaman Gutama-Moh Reza Isfahani 18-21 21-19 21-12 XD: Thom Gicquel-Delphine beat Dechapol Puavaranukroh – Supissara Paewsampran 21-16 21-18 Vinayakk Mohanarangan is Senior Assistant Editor and is based in New Delhi. ... Read More
