UTHAI THANI — 19 May 2026, a 22-year-old Thai barber has drawn attention after transforming an old passenger bus into an air-conditioned barbershop offering low-cost haircuts and free Wi-Fi in central Thailand.
The unusual salon, called Luk Chang Barber, is located in Nong Khayang district of Uthai Thani province and has become popular among local residents and passing customers because of its distinctive design.
Owner Theerapong Karinta, also known as Thanwa, said he previously worked in construction with his father, who wanted him to pursue a more stable career.
Thanwa said his father offered to invest in an old bus and convert it into a barbershop if he seriously studied hairdressing.
He later trained as a barber in Nakhon Sawan province for nearly a year before returning home to help his family renovate the retired bus into a fully equipped salon.
The converted bus features barber chairs, large mirrors, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi for customers waiting for appointments.
Haircuts for students start at 40 baht, while adult styles cost 60 baht and fashion cuts or new hairstyles are priced at 80 baht.
Thanwa said the affordable prices and unusual setting had attracted students, local residents and customers from nearby districts.
He said the shop serves more than 20 customers a day, with some days fully booked.
Thanwa added that the business allowed him to work close to home without travelling elsewhere for employment and described barbering as a stable profession because “people will always need haircuts when their hair grows”.
Although the bus no longer has an engine, the vehicle can still be towed to provide mobile barber services at other locations, he said.