ArtsyTurvy, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore (2026)

08/08/2023

Happy 58th National Day

23/07/2023

National Day Parade rehearsal 2023. Fireworks.

22/07/2023

Test shots for 2023 National Day Fireworks

26/04/2023

As you walk through the halls of the Golden Mile Complex, you are greeted with a cacophony of sights, sounds, and smells. With an occasional greetings of 'Sawasdee Krab'. The air is thick with the scent of spices and generous gobs of fish sauce, and the vibrant colors of the storefronts and signages assault your senses. The bustle of people going about their day-to-day business adds to the energy of the place, making it feel alive and vital.

The Golden Mile Complex, a building to walk into history in Singapore, is a vibrant and fascinating architecture that has stood the test of time. As you step into the Golden Mile Complex, you can feel the reminiscent of a nostalgic bygone era of Singapore that has stubbornly refuses to be tainted by the progress that has taken over the rest of the city state.

Originally, built in the 1970s as a symbol of modernity, the Golden Mile Complex was built as a mixed-use development, housing a variety of businesses, including offices, shops, restaurants, and residential units. By the 1980s Golden Mile Complex quickly became a hub of activity for the city's Thai community, and the area around the building soon became known as "Little Thailand." The complex was home to numerous Thai restaurants, shops, and tour agencies, attracting both locals and tourists alike.

And now, as we look back on the history of the Golden Mile Complex, we see a building that has stood the test of time. It has received both accolades and criticism throughout its tenure. Its walls have echoed with the voices of countless people over the years, each leaving their own unique mark on this piece of unique landmark.

As the sun sets on the Golden Mile Complex, I have revisited the site and developed a series of photos bathed in a golden hue that serves as an ode and a poignant reminder of the building's past. We see the architecture in all its glory, a monument to the people and the city that have grown and evolved alongside it. The photos capture the essence of the building, and its emptied storefronts, all bathed in the warm glow of gold, a nod to the complex's name and its place in Singapore's history.

To the very end, the Golden Mile Complex continues to stand tall, its a monument to Singapore's past, present, and future, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of hope. We await, the revelation of the Golden Mile Complex version 2 stripped of all the decades of grim and dirt and character... For now, it's 'Laagorn' for sure.