The Last Siamese House in Pulau Tikus, once a cornerstone of Penang’s Thai community, is now gone. Its demolition on February 13, 2025, is more than the loss of a historic home—it marks the fading of personal histories, cultural rituals, and a community’s quiet resilience across shifting borders and identities.
In response, Siam Reversed offers a tribute where food becomes a medium of remembrance. Conceptualized as a culinary performance by Anuwat Apimukmongkon this gathering transforms memory into a fleeting yet profound experience.
With Phrom, a fourth-generation descendant of the house, present at the table, each dish revives the lives once lived. Here, the act of sharing a meal is more than sustenance—it is an invocation of home, a ritual of connection, and a reflection on what remains even when places disappear.
Rather than preserving the past in a static form, Siam Reversed embraces the transient nature of food—where each bite exists only for a moment, yet leaves an enduring imprint. The Last Siamese House may no longer stand, but its spirit persists through its people, their stories, and the traditions they carry forward.