Thai Starchitect Duangrit Bunnag’s Picks

Ever wondered what leaders in various industries do in their spare time or what their favorite dish is? Oftentimes, though, well-known individuals can be rather elusive despite their notability, and it’s not likely that you’ll get to learn about their favourite celebrities or what animal they like. So, in Quips, we’re sharing the remarks from people at the top to satiate your little curiosities.

Ar Duangrit Bunnag
Architect / Managing Director / Design Director, Duangrit
Bunnag Architect Limited

SIGNATURE STYLE
My casual day jacket from Takeo Kikuchi. Dark blue with moderate woven texture.

FAVOURITE FOOD
I love Thai food, of course. My recent favorite dish is Chicken-Duran Massamun. If you could be in Bangkok soon, I’ll invite you to try it at my restaurant, The Never Ending Summer.

CELEB INSPIRATION
My childhood was so inspired by cool characters such as Harrison Ford or Keanu Reeves. Yes, if I were to reincarnate, Keanu Reeves would be my first option.

THREE-WORDED AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Deliberately boring indeed.

POST-PANDEMIC DESTINATION
I would rush to Tokyo first to visit my son who is now studying photography in his bachelor’s degree program. I have not seen him for a year now.

MUST-HAVE APP
Recently, I spend most of my time on Clubhouse audio drop-ins. I host two clubs on Clubhouse (The Jam Factory and FutureThai.com), a social media platform that allow people to create clubs and rooms for discussions and debates on various topics.

PRIZED POSSESSION
I love the pair of glasses that I wear so much that I bought quite a few of its kind to identically replace it if needed. I cannot explain why, I think.

BEST TIME OF THE YEAR
Songkran – a new year celebration in Thailand. It has always been creatively fun. Too bad we haven’t had a proper Songkran for a few years now due to the pandemic; it’s what I miss the most.

FAVOURITE ANIMAL
It must be cats. I have three cats in my custody. I never relate to them as animals, though. They are more like pals.

WISHLIST
I hate gifts. Please don’t give me gifts. I will scream.

SWEET TOOTH
Is chocolate a dessert? A quick chocolate bar with a cup of espresso will be ideal