The Roots Routes

06/05/2026

Across Thailand, colors carry meaning beyond what we first see 🎨
Wednesday is connected to Green 💚, a color linked to Mercury in ancient Thai astrology, often associated with balance, wisdom, and renewal.
Some colors stand out loudly.
Green feels different. It blends into the atmosphere, becoming part of the calmness and rhythm of these spaces.
This series is about slowing down and noticing the details hidden in plain sight 🔍
What colors have you been noticing lately? 👀
Follow along as we explore each day through its color 🎨

27/04/2026

In Thai culture, each day is connected to a color influenced by ancient astrology .
Tuesday is represented by Pink 💗, associated with Mars, often seen as a symbol of strength, protection, and quiet resilience.

Pink is worn for good fortune and protection , but the color also appears naturally across cultural spaces. In temples, pink can be found in lotus offerings placed with intention, in soft tones across walls and ornaments, and in delicate details that quietly shape the atmosphere of these spaces ✨
Finding Pink becomes a way of observing culture more closely 🔍
Not just seeing color, but noticing how meaning is expressed through offerings, textures, and moments of devotion.

We continue the week through color
Notice what appears when you start looking 👀
Follow along as we continue exploring each day through its color 🎨
Follow us for more!

24/04/2026

(ENGLISH BELOW)

✨ สวัสดีวันสงกรานต์อีกรอบค่า เพราะสงกรานต์ ยังไม่จบ!

วันนี้เราอยากชวนไปสัมผัสงานสงกรานต์ใกล้กรุงเทพฯนี่เอง ที่ "พระประแดง"

จากเมืองหน้าด่านสำคัญของกรุงเทพในอดีต และวันนี้ก็ยังเป็นชุมชนชาวมอญที่ยังคงมีชีวิตชีวา และหลายคนก็อาจจะยังไม่เคยไปเลย 👀

ก่อนอื่นเราขอเกริ่นเรื่อง ชาวมอญ ก่อนซักนิด

"มอญ" ถือเป็นหนึ่งในกลุ่มชาติพันธุ์ที่เก่าแก่ที่สุดในเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้เลยทีเดียวและมีบทบาทสำคัญในการก่อร่างสร้างวัฒนธรรมของภูมิภาคในหลายๆด้านเลย ทั้งด้านภาษา ศิลปะ และพุทธศาสนา

และจนถึงทุกวันนี้ ชุมชนมอญในพระประแดงก็ยังคงสืบสานประเพณี เทศกาล และงานศิลปะเหล่านี้ไว้เอาไว้ให้เราได้สัมผัสกันในช่วงสงกรานต์✨

ดังนั้นเราอยากชวนคุณมาทำความรู้จักกับวัฒนธรรมมอญให้มากขึ้น
ที่ “หมู่บ้านเว่ขะราว” 🌿

🧵 ภายในงานจะมีกิจกรรมสนุกๆอย่าง DIY workshop ให้ลองทำ ทั้ง
• ทำ “ธงตะขาบจิ๋ว” สัญลักษณ์มงคลของชาวมอญ เก็บกลับบ้านเป็นการเริ่มต้นปีใหม่ที่จะโชคดีสุดๆ
• ทำ “พัด” ด้วยเทคนิคตอกกระดาษแบบดั้งเดิม สีสันน่ารักสดใสสุดๆไปเลย

ลองมาค่อยๆ ใช้เวลาเดิน คุย ลองทำ กับงานสงกรานต์ในแบบ"มอญ" ที่หนึ่งปีมีหนึ่งหน กันค่า! 💛

📍 หมู่บ้านเว่ขะราว, พระประแดง
https://maps.app.goo.gl/P1tbaapX2HGkdktj6
📅 24–27 เมษายน | ตั้งแต่เวลา 17:00 น. เป็นต้นไป

#สงกรานต์พระประแดง #วัฒนธรรมมอญ #เที่ยวใกล้กรุง

✨ Songkran isn’t over yet! let’s experience something a little different!

Step into a side of Phra Pradaeng, once a fortified town protecting Bangkok, now home to vibrant Mon communities that many people overlook 👀💦

The Mon people are among the oldest ethnic groups in Southeast Asia, with roots in what is now Myanmar and Thailand.
They’ve played a key role in shaping early civilizations in the region especially in language, art, and Buddhism.

Today, Mon communities in Phra Pradaeng continue to preserve their unique traditions, festivals, and crafts. They're alive and thriving during Songkran ✨

We’re inviting you to experience this charm firsthand
in Wae Kharaw Village 🌿

This isn’t just about water splashing
it’s about stories, traditions, and craftsmanship passed down through generations

🧵 Join hands-on workshops and create something of your own
• Make a mini “Tong Takrab” (centipede flag), a symbolic Mon decoration
• Create your own hand fan using traditional paper-hammering techniques

Take it slow
walk, chat, create, and soak in a different rhythm of Songkran
one that feels more local, more meaningful 💛

📍 Wae Kharaw Village, Phra Pradaeng
https://maps.app.goo.gl/P1tbaapX2HGkdktj6
📅 24–27 April | From 5:00 PM onwards

You might just discover a whole new way to experience Songkran 😉

20/04/2026

In Thai culture, each day is connected to a color influenced by ancient astrology 🔮Monday is represented by Yellow💛, associated with the Moon, often seen as a symbol of calmness, respect, and quiet strength.

Yellow is worn to show respect for the monarchy 👑, but the color also appears naturally across cultural spaces. In temples, yellow can be found in marigold garlands offered with intention,in the gold details across walls, statues, and ornaments that quietly shape the atmosphere of these spaces ✨

Finding Yellow becomes a way of observing culture more closely🔍. Not just seeing color, but noticing how meaning is expressed through sacred objects and intricate details that reflect devotion and continuity.

We begin the week through color
Notice what appears when you start looking👀

Follow along as we continue exploring each day through its color 🎨

Follow us for more!
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12/04/2026

What’s in My Bag
3 Ways to Do Songkran 💦✨

3 people, 3 bags, 3 ways of experiencing Songkran!
from playful splashes, to quiet rituals, to slowing down under the summer sun. 🙏🌸

Same festival, different rhythms.
How do you carry your Songkran?

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28/03/2026

Sriracha chili sauce, a global favorite 🌍
But its real roots are in Thailand 🇹🇭
Step into Bangkok’s old town and discover one of the original Sriracha recipes, passed down for nearly 100 years.

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07/03/2026

A massage with FIRE?! 🔥
In traditional Lanna healing, practitioners step on heated steel�to transfer warmth into the body �a ritual believed to draw out illness�and dispel bad spirits.

Would you dare to try this? 👀
Join our Chiang Mai Hidden Stories & Healing Arts Workshop Tour.�🔗 Click the link in bio to book the tour!

Follow for more traditional stories like this 🔍❤️

25/02/2026

At Bangkok Design Week, we reimagined a forgotten Thai guardian.

Inspired by the mural paintings of Mae Sue discovered inside a pavilion at Wat Pho, this exhibition transforms an ancient Thai belief into a modern, interactive experience.

In Thai folklore, each child is protected by a guardian spirit based on the day they were born. But what if you could reconnect with your guardian sidekick as an adult?

Simply scan the QR code, enter your name and birth day, and watch your Mae Sue appear on the projection. Receive a personalized blessing and save it as a digital wallpaper, a modern talisman to carry with you.
Through this exhibition, we celebrate heritage, revive forgotten stories, and bridge tradition with technology.

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11/02/2026

The roots routes The Beauty of Fueang Nakhon
A neighborhood where everyday life and quiet beauty move at their own pace. Simply, every corner becomes beautiful moments where you not only get to appreciate the traces of history but also immerse yourself in local cultures.

06/02/2026

Bangkok Design Week is not just about what you see — it’s about what you feel.

Explore Hua Lamphong, home to Thailand’s first railway station, with The Roots Routes self-guided audio tour. Wander past old buildings, and local alleys while discovering local stories, architecture, and hidden meanings woven into this historic gateway of travel.

🔸 Follow a curated route
🔸 Listen to local voices
🔸 Hunt hidden capsules to unlock neighborhood stories
🔸 A different blessing awaits — every time ✨

📍 Hualamphong neighborhood
🎧 Free to use during Bangkok Design Week
Click the link in our bio to start!

05/02/2026