Headache Stencil is a leading Thai street artist whose politically charged stencils and murals have reshaped Bangkok’s visual landscape. Dubbed “Thailand’s Banksy,” he stands among Southeast Asia’s most outspoken contemporary artists.

His name says it all: “I want to give some people a headache.” Bold and uncompromising, his work exposes dictatorship, corruption, and the loss of freedom with sharp wit and precision. For over a decade, his satirical depictions of power and injustice have gone viral, reflecting Thailand’s turbulent politics.

Headache Stencil’s art carries risk, he has faced prosecution under the Computer Crimes Act and sedition laws, while his murals are frequently erased by authorities. Yet his practice endures, bridging street protest and gallery culture through limited editions, collaborations, and collectible works that cement his role as the conscience of Bangkok’s streets.