Arts Network Activities

“Workers’ Literature” 

Organised by Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) and Thai Labour Solidarity Confederation
This event “Workers’ Literature”is the first of The BACC Literary Scoop 2026 programme.

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) programme for contemporary literature, the ‘BACC Literary Scoop 2026’. It is a platform to foster dialogue, and explore the dynamics of the contemporary literary world.

Event “Workers’ Literature”
Wednesday, 27 May 2026 Time: 14.00 – 17.00 hrs.
at Multi-Function Room, 1st Floor Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC)

Reflecting the lives of workers and the parallel cultural and intellectual movements, It invites discussion, analysis and exploration of the laboured-inspired literary narratives in the local and global context. As well It aims to reappraise the literature of the labour movement, while exchanging perspectives on the evolving definition of labour from the past to the age of AI, in the presence of writers, poets, artists, and literary scholars.

Panel Discussion: “Labour Literature… Literary Art Shapes the World”
– Dr. Sakdina Chatrakul Na Ayudhya. – Thai lobour historian and the founder of the Thai Labour Museum.
– Prachakom Lunachai – Writer and National Artist in Literature (2021).
– Dr. Alongkot Maiduang (Kanlapaphruek) – Literary scholar and critic.

Poetry by
– Chiranan Pitpreecha – SEA write Award-winning poet (1989).
– Sawit Kaewwan – Labour leadership, President of the Thai Labour Solidarity Confederation.
– Vasan Sitthiket – Artist.
– Good G Pornchai Saenyamoon – Writer, poet and musician.

Musical Performance by “Paradon”
“Paradon” (Phleng Phuea Chiwit) band that plays a vital role in reflecting the lives and social struggles of Thai laborers, its music is distinguished by the serious, straightforward lyrics and accessible folk-style melodies that resonate deeply with many.

“Talap•g-r•ab”
The exhibition ‘Talap•g-r•ab’ (Recently shown at MMAD MunMun Art Destination, Seacon Square Srinakarin) invites audience to reflect on exchanges through the digital platform where drivers and users interact incessantly. Although in the same system, they have distinct roles, positions, and experiences. The relationship reveals the intended convenience, interdependence, but also vulnerability, and the imbalance that coexists in contemporary urban life.

*Free Admission

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Event Agenda “Worker’s Literature”
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Multi-Function Room, 1st Floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

14.00 – 14.30 hrs. Registration
14.30 – 14.45 hrs. Opening poetry by Chamaiporn Sangkrajang National Artist / Foundation Committee, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Foundation
14.45 – 15.10 hrs. Paradon Band (First Round)
15.10 – 16.30 hrs. Panel Discussion: “Labour Literature… Literary Art Shapes the World” by
Dr. Sakdina Chatrakul Na Ayudhya. – Thai lobour historian.
Prachakom Lunachai – National Artist.
Dr. Alongkot Maiduang – Literary scholar and critic.
Poetry, music, and khap sepha performance by:
Chiranan Pitpreecha – SEA write Award-winning poet.
Vasan Sitthiket – Artist.
Good G Pornchai Saenyamoon – Seven Book Award-winning Writer
Sawit Kaewwan – Labour leadership, President of the Thai Labour
Solidarity Confederation.
“Talap•g-r•ab” (Video Art)
16.30 – 17.00 hrs. Paradon Band (Second Round)
17.00 – 17.30 hrs. Dialogue among participants
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*Moderated by Supan Rakchuea