EAST NFT, a premium marketplace for curated licensed digital collectibles, also known as NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) today announces its partnership with Bangkok Post to create digital collectible moments from Thailand’s memorable past. The collection, to comprise tokenized images and videos which can be verified and owned on the blockchain, is part of the commemoration of Bangkok Post’s 75th anniversary. It will allow the public to purchase and collect rare news articles, front pages, satire cartoons, and specially recreated art pieces which takes readers back to the nostalgia of a by-gone era.
Chalermchai Mahagitsiri, Co-founder and Chairman of the EAST NFT platform, said “Our vision is to become the leading international digital collectibles platform that aims to showcase renowned Thai brands and artists to the world, as well as to invite world class creators, personalities, and companies to launch exciting digital collectibles that people love and are now able to own.
We bring the best in blockchain technology and the most variety of digital collectibles content. It is an honor to have Bangkok Post as one of our founding partners to create a collection of digital collectibles that immortalizes the historical moments of our great nation.”
Mr. Worachai Bhicharnchitr, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bangkok Post PCL , said “I am very pleased to announce this new partnership between the Bangkok Post and East NFT. It is a partnership that reaffirms the Bangkok Post’s commitment to fully embracing new digital technologies to better serve our readers and clients.
And it comes at a very important time for the Bangkok Post, as the newspaper celebrates its 75th anniversary as Thailand’s oldest newspaper and “The Newspaper You Can Trust.” For over seven decades, we have covered the social, economic and political trends events of Thailand, Asia and the world.”
Through the partnership, EAST NFT and Bangkok Post will produce a number of collections which utilize the extensive and valuable archives of the Bangkok Post. Some assets will also be recreated as exclusive artworks that reflect the major events and national sentiments throughout the seven decades. The collection will also take on different selling formats depending on the rarity and value of each piece.
Mr. Sithi Srichawla, Chief Executive Officer of KK Venture Co., Ltd, said “EAST NFT specializes in curating digital collectibles from a whole host of invited partners from across the globe through a pioneering and barrier-less marketplace. EAST’s marketplace, due to launch in the upcoming weeks will house content from the world’s leading brands and personalities across multiple industries and we look forward to celebrating the Bangkok Post’s iconic photojournalism over the past 75 years, making artistic representations of some of history’s most notable photographs available on the blockchain for the first time.”
Dr. Ronnachit Mahattanapreut, Chief Executive Officer, Bangkok Post PCL, concluded “Now together with East NFT, we can bring to life this rich history to a new audience. Through NFTs, anyone can discover, collect and trade the historical moments reported through generations of the Bangkok Post’s journalists, whether in the form of photos, cartoons, text and graphics.
I am confident that this project will be of keen interest to anyone looking to experience a part of historical Thailand through a new lens.”
The EAST NFT platform plans to open in December 2021. It will offer digital collectibles in the genre of art, music, entertainment, sports and collectibles.
