Whether first, runner-up, or last among the submission, all are of a quality that embodies a concept and an approach to architecture that perpetually communicates to people how the creative process in architecture has passed through stages of development. It is most unfortunate that nearly all of these works are thrown out after the competition and lost, almost as if they were of no technical interest to the design community. The purpose of collecting them to form a record of know-how, of talent, and of technical prowess is to make the creative community aware of such works and to extend their knowledge. The collection is not limited to only those works entered in a competition. The ultimate intention is to show a new face of history that increases the understanding and appreciation of architectural works. We hope that this first collection of submissions to Thai competitions proves both interesting and useful to those with an interest in architecture, whether students, project owners, or fellow architects who share a belief in the value of design competitions. Colour throughout
