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Introducing Thailand to Russian design

From December 6 to December 14, 2025, Chiang Mai Design Week 2025 will be held in Chiang Mai (Thailand).

For the first time, the Russian-Thai Business Council will act as a key partner of one of the main creative events in the region.

Chiang Mai, recognized by UNESCO as a city of creative industries, will become a platform for dialogue between traditional crafts and modern trends. The event will bring together international experts to demonstrate best practices and find new ways to develop the creative economy.

The participation of the Russian-Thai Business Council and Russian brands will be aimed at establishing long-term professional ties between designers, architects and entrepreneurs of the two countries, as well as strengthening humanitarian and business cooperation.

For the first time in the history of the festival, a thematic stand of Russia will be presented. The theme of the Russian exposition will be "Russian Soul: modern heritage" ("Russian soul: modern heritage"). This project will demonstrate how national traditions and cultural heritage find a new embodiment in modern Russian design solutions and art objects.

Background information:

The Russian-Thai Business Council (RTBC) is a key Russian platform that promotes business and investment development, strengthens business contacts and creates conditions for mutually beneficial partnership and long—term cooperation between Russia and Thailand.