CDD Promotes Young Designer 2026 for Thai Fabric Standards

MGR Online•Economy•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Community Development Department held the Young Designer 2026 competition for the Central region at Iconsiam to elevate Thai fabric design to international standards.

•The Young Designer 2026 competition for the Central region took place at Iconsiam, Bangkok.
•The project follows the 'Thai Fabric Wear it with Joy' royal initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.
•A total of 39 candidates/teams in the Central region presented their work to be selected for the national competition on October 27, 2026.

Overview

•The Community Development Department implemented the Young Designer 2026 competition based on the 'Thai Fabric Wear it with Joy' royal initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.
•Mr. Siam Sirimongkol, Director General of the Community Development Department, presided over the opening of the Young Designer 2026 competition for the Central region at Iconsiam, Bangkok.
•The project aims to enhance design skills for OTOP fabric and apparel producers, entrepreneurs, students, and the new generation to create modern Thai fabrics suitable for international markets.
•Out of 652 eligible applicants nationwide, 88 candidates/teams passed the preliminary round.
•In the Central region, 39 candidates/teams out of 223 applicants presented sketches, storyboards, or mood boards to the committee.
•At least 10 candidates/teams from the Central region will be selected to compete in the national level competition on October 27, 2026, in Bangkok.

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Key Entities

Organization

Community Development Department(กรมการพัฒนาชุมชน)

The government agency organizing the Young Designer 2026 competition to upgrade Thai fabric standards.

Community Development Housewives Association(ชมรมแม่บ้านพัฒนาชุมชน)

An organization whose president attended the competition opening.

THEATRE

A brand owned by Thai fabric expert Mr. Sirichai Tahranon.

College of Creative Industry, Srinakharinwirot University(วิทยาลัยอุตสาหกรรมสร้างสรรค์ มหาวิทยาลัยศรีนครินทรวิโรฒ)

The academic institution where Dr. Korakol Kamsuk serves as Deputy Dean.

TandT

A brand owned by designer Mr. Thanawut Thanasarawimon.

Janesuda

A brand owned by designer Ms. Janesuda Panto.

Archive 026

A brand owned by designer Ms. Soralak Tikkapanya.

TR Tailor

A brand owned by designer Mr. Pakaprom Sukkasem.

Person

Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya(สมเด็จพระเจ้าลูกเธอ เจ้าฟ้าสิริวัณณวรี นารีรัตนราชกัญญา)

The royal figure whose 'Thai Fabric Wear it with Joy' initiative drives the project.

Mr. Siam Sirimongkol(นายสยาม ศิริมงคล)

Director General of the Community Development Department who presided over the event opening.

Mrs. Onjira Sirimongkol(นางอรจิรา ศิริมงคล)

President of the Community Development Housewives Association.

Ms. Araya Intra(คุณอารยา อินทรา)

A fashion consultant and stylist serving as a judge.

Mr. Sirichai Tahranon(นายศิริชัย ทหรานนท์)

A Thai fabric expert and owner of the brand THEATRE.

Dr. Korakol Kamsuk(ดร.กรกลด คำสุข)

Deputy Dean for Special Affairs at the College of Creative Industry, Srinakharinwirot University.

Mr. Thanawut Thanasarawimon(นายธนาวุฒิ ธนสารวิมล)

A designer and owner of the brand TandT.

Ms. Janesuda Panto(นางสาวเจนสุดา ปานโต)

A designer and owner of the brand Janesuda.

Ms. Soralak Tikkapanya(นางสาวสรลักษณ์ ติกขะปัญญา)

A designer and owner of the brand Archive 026.

Mr. Pakaprom Sukkasem(นายภคพรหมณ์ สุขเกษม)

A designer and owner of the brand TR Tailor.

Place

Iconsiam(ไอคอนสยาม)ℹ️

The venue in Bangkok where the Central region competition was held.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The city where the regional competition and the upcoming national competition are located.

Policy

Thai Fabric Wear it with Joy(ผ้าไทยใส่ให้สนุก)

A royal initiative by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya to develop Thai fabrics.