Reporters: Dr. Jaray Suwannachart, Asst.Prof.Dr. Tachaya Sangkakool, Asst.Prof.Surawat Moogem, Tussawan Thong-on, Natrada Boonthad and Natpakal Poolperm
Evidence Date: August–September, 2024
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Related Indicators: 11.2.2 11.2.5 11.2.6
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The project “SongkhlAR: Exploring the Living Street Art of Songkhla Old Town” invites visitors to explore the cultural district through an interactive digital art experience that combines technology, creativity, and local heritage.
By using Augmented Reality (AR) technology, the project revitalizes five major street art locations in Songkhla Old Town – turning traditional 2D murals into living, immersive artworks that tell the stories of the city’s cultural identity. Visitors can use their smartphones to scan and interact with each artwork, discovering hidden layers of history, folklore, and local wisdom embedded in the murals.
The initiative is a collaboration between the Faculty of Industrial Education and the Faculty of Architecture, RMUTSV, designed to integrate art, design, and digital innovation while providing public access to cultural knowledge in new digital formats.
This initiative expands the concept of the “community library” beyond physical boundaries by creating a digital cultural archive accessible to everyone — residents, students, and tourists — promoting inclusive education and creative tourism in Songkhla Old Town.
The SongkhlAR project promotes free and public access to cultural knowledge and digital archives by transforming the walls of Songkhla Old Town into an open-air, digital library of art and heritage. Through mobile-based AR interaction, local stories, historical art, and creative knowledge are made available to the public without physical or economic barriers, supporting inclusive learning and community engagement.
By activating five key street art areas as interactive public spaces, the project enhances urban vitality and encourages creative participation from both residents and visitors.
The project preserves local narratives, intangible cultural values, and visual heritage of Songkhla Old Town by using technology to document, interpret, and reimagine traditional street art in new formats.
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