Duang-rithi Claewplodtook

“Ajarn Duangrit Klaewplodtook is one of Thailand’s leading food stylists and food historians, renowned for transforming ingredients and traditional dishes into visually compelling culinary experiences that celebrate the richness of Thai food culture.

With an academic background in archaeology and cultural heritage management, he began his career as an archaeologist and curator before becoming a respected storyteller, exhibition designer, and culinary creative. His lifelong passion for food was nurtured through cooking alongside his grandmother and further refined under the guidance of esteemed royal Thai culinary masters.

Today, Ajarn Duangrit is widely recognised for his expertise in food styling, menu development, and culinary storytelling. Through his work with leading publications, hospitality brands, and food businesses, he continues to preserve, reinterpret, and elevate Thai culinary heritage for contemporary audiences in Thailand and beyond.”