BANGKOK — Log into Facebook recently and it would be hard to miss an event or two organized by Asiola, a new digital crowdfunding platform for people to support the creative projects they want to see happen.
With ambitions to provide a way for people to directly support the music, art, fashion and food they want, the service, which recently launched in beta form, has recruited cult indie favorites such as Yellow Fang, architect Duangrit Bunnag, and hip-hop stars Thaitanium to host events that allow fans to connect with the creatives.
For example, instead of going to one of Yellow Fang’s frequent gigs, 1,650 baht “supports” a private party where attendees can hang out and party with Pym, Pang and Praewa and see a premier of a recent tour doc. Pay more for more goodies: Guitar picks (165 baht), tote bag (400 baht), Polaroid with the band (1,070 baht) and more.