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Powering Change: Electricity and Urban Culture

Research & Article
Wat Liab Power Plant

This article explores how electricity transformed Siam into a modern society—from the first electric light during King Rama V’s reign to the rise of Bangkok’s night districts, new mobility systems, and the revival of the historic Wat Liab power station as MEA SPARK. More than a technology, electricity reshaped urban culture, everyday life, and the imagination of what “New Siam” could become.