Jirawat “Maan” Sriluansoi

CO-FOUNDER, THE ONLY MARKET BANGKOK

Industry : Business

Rooted in memory, material, and meaning, Jirawat “Maan” Sriluansoi co-founded The Only Market Bangkok in 2017 with the goal of redefining the idea of souvenirs. With over 17 years experience in styling and graphic design, Maan combines his deep appreciation for local culture and visual storytelling to create objects that honour history, identity, and imperfection. The Only Market embraces recycled materials and hand-crafted processes, turning forgotten or overlooked items into thoughtful lifestyle pieces.

Maan’s creative direction brings together elements of art, fashion, and culture to give everyday items new meaning. Drawing on personal memories –like riding Bangkok buses or visiting old Chinese pharmacies–he incorporates familiar experiences into the identity of the brand, hoping to connect with others through shared emotion and nostalgia. The result is an aesthetic that feels both rooted and open, with a sense of nostalgia and playfulness that reflects his perspective. Through The Only Market, Maan collaborates with local artisans and offers a fresh lens on Thai identity one that resists cliché and embraces contradiction. Each piece, from upcycled deadstock garments to reinterpreted city icons, is a celebration of both the ordinary and the extraordinary, encouraging people to cherish the overlooked and the everyday.