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Bangkok’s Wat Pariwat is embellished with intricate, mosaic figures that are outside of expectations and yet in keeping with Buddhist teachings Visitors stop short at what they see. Popeye wedged into a corner, his outstretched arms braced against the walls. Captain Hook standing high on top of a column. Wolverine, knuckle-bladed, crouching. Along borders are Arachne, Medusa and Cyclops; above the eaves, elegant butterfly-like beings hover.
First published: March 2026 For over 20 years, Pichai Rattanapornchai has been drawing on the pavements of his home city trying to fulfil a very personal mission Walking the streets of Bangkok, in the city’s swelter, it is best to stick to the shade – and to stay alert. Cockroaches scurry across cracked paving stones as motorbikes trespass in a city constantly delivering. This metropolis, perennially in transition, is never dull; there is always something to catch your eye.
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