Photo via Facebook/ Rueangrith Suntisuk Ton

 

Rueangrith “Ton” Suntisuk, a Thai designer, accused the government of canceling his involvement in the SEA Games 2025 opening and closing ceremonies, just a month before the event. Despite working for over seven months, his project was reassigned to another team in October. The designer shared his frustration on Facebook, revealing he had initially hesitated to accept the job due to potential government-related challenges.

 

Ton, owner of DuckUnit, had his designs approved by officials, even adapting them to a venue change in July. Despite budget constraints, he coordinated with production teams once preliminary plans were green-lit. However, after a new Cabinet formed in late September, Ton discovered his project had been reassigned, and he halted his work by October, seeking unsuccessfully for clarity from officials.

 

The designer expressed disappointment, hoping his efforts would showcase Thailand’s creativity internationally. Ton criticized the process, questioning how the new team could complete the ceremonies in time. His story sparked support from the creative community, who criticized the government's handling and lack of clear communication, reported The Thaiger.

 

 

Key Takeaways

• Rueangrith “Ton” Suntisuk's SEA Games ceremony project was unexpectedly reassigned, causing discontent.
• Despite approved designs and efforts to adapt to changes, the project saw abrupt team changes after Cabinet restructuring.
• The situation highlights frustrations with government processes, gaining support from the local creative industry.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-12-03

 

 

 

The ceremony will not be the problem... the money however