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Founder & Creative Director, VOLANTT

Deejai Riangkrul. Storytelling for places worth remembering.

Founder and Creative Director of VOLANTT, an international creative studio specializing in luxury real estate, hospitality and architectural branding and visual storytelling. His approach combines commercial strategy with the art of storytelling.

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Deejai Riangkrul, Founder and Creative Director of VOLANTT.

Role

Founder, CEO and Creative Director of VOLANTT

International

Youth Delegate for Thailand, APEC 2018, Port Moresby

Studios

Marketing, Real Estate and Thailand

Perspective

Deejai Riangkrul standing thoughtfully in front of a framed painting in a gallery.
An unconventional beginning. Having studied business at UBC, Deejai approaches creativity through a different lens, balancing artistic expression with commercial understanding.

True luxury is not simply about exclusivity or extravagance, but about the ability to make people feel something.

He believes the most compelling luxury brands go beyond aesthetics, drawing on authenticity, craftsmanship and a distinct sense of identity. Through VOLANTT, his ambition is to elevate the standard of creative storytelling in Thailand, celebrating the country's distinctive culture, design and creativity while presenting them to an international audience.

Selected work

The blue and white dining room at BLUE by Alain Ducasse.

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BLUE by Alain Ducasse

Bangkok, ICONSIAM. One Michelin star

An ongoing creative partnership built around cuisine, craft, people and place. One restaurant. Many stories.

Founder & Creative Director, VOLANTT. Ongoing partnership since 2026.

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The Tatvani estate at dusk: a two-storey timber house raised above a long pool, framed by palms.

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Tatvani

Chiang Rai. Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes

A private estate among rice fields, mountains and water. Felt before it is ever visited.

Founder & Creative Director, VOLANTT. Creative direction, photography and film.

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Film frame from Mother Tongues, a series for the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize.

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Loewe Foundation Craft Prize

Singapore. With Directions Group

Five short films around the concept of Mother Tongues, exploring craftsmanship, artistic expression and the personal stories behind the works.

Founder & Creative Director, VOLANTT. Creative direction and film storytelling.

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Journey

Between Vancouver and Bangkok.

A perspective shaped in Canada. A creative practice rooted in Thailand.

Deejai Riangkrul in a light sweater beside a marina with mountains in the background.
Vancouver. Deejai first came to Canada in 2016 and studied commerce at UBC. He established VOLANTT in the city in 2018, building a marketing agency and a dedicated real estate practice for developers, brokerages and agents across Greater Vancouver. After a decade in Canada, he brought the studio to Thailand and launched VOLANTT Thailand in 2025.

  1. 2018

    The beginning

    The idea for VOLANTT took shape in Vancouver, laying the foundation for a creative business spanning brand, film and photography. It began with website design and paid advertising, using A/B testing and data to run campaigns that performed for clients. Branding, graphic design and social media management followed, and later film, photography and videography.

  2. 2018

    Representing Thailand

    Represented Thailand as Youth Delegate in the APEC Voices of the Future Program in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

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    Deejai Riangkrul standing among delegates at the APEC CEO Summit 2018, with the stage behind him.
    Attending the APEC CEO Summit, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 2018.
    Deejai Riangkrul beside APEC signage at APEC 2018 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, wearing his delegate badge.
    Deejai Riangkrul at APEC 2018, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

    Delegates from the 21 APEC economies presented economic issues from their economies and drafted a Youth Declaration to APEC's leaders.

  3. 2021

    Building the team

    Began growing the team behind VOLANTT, expanding the practice beyond its founder. Until then it was a one-person operation, with Deejai doing everything himself as a freelancer. He started to think like an entrepreneur: building a team, training people, and learning by doing and from mistakes.

  4. 2021

    A dedicated real estate practice

    Established VOLANTT Real Estate as a distinct marketing agency for developers, brokerages and agents across Greater Vancouver. The practice covered real estate and architectural photography and film, 3D Matterport tours, print, websites, social media management, and films and advertising for developers. By around 2024, the combined value of the properties it had captured passed $500 million.

  5. 2023

    Expanding the visual toolkit

    Introduced 3D rendering and virtual staging, extending the practice's ability to communicate unbuilt spaces. Architects, builders and developers used the work to visualize projects before construction. Buyers could picture a space before it existed, and interior designers could present their ideas with clarity. It arrived before the age of AI imagery, when this level of visualization was still rare.

  6. 2024

    First projects in Thailand

    Expanded into Thailand through overseas commissions, beginning the next chapter of VOLANTT's creative work. The early projects were a way to test the market: whether there was demand for the services, what the price ranges looked like, and how much purchasing power sat behind them. Demand came gradually, a project here and there. It was enough to show the move was viable.

  7. 2025

    Establishing Bangkok

    Launched VOLANTT Thailand in Bangkok, building a local practice focused on luxury hospitality, residences and architectural storytelling. Deejai began spending longer periods in Thailand, opened an office and incorporated the company. It was the point where the move became a commitment: winning clients with more intent and building a team on the ground.

  8. 2026

    Luxury hotels and resorts

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    Found a niche that matched VOLANTT's expertise: marketing for ultra luxury real estate and hotels. The work later extended to Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury brands. Visual storytelling across the hospitality portfolio, shaped around the character of each place. See selected work

The timber architecture and reflecting pool at the Tatvani private retreat in Chiang Rai.Blue and white dining room interior at BLUE by Alain Ducasse in Bangkok.
Tatvani Chiang RaiView case studyBLUE by Alain Ducasse BangkokView case study

The name VOLANTT is inspired by the idea of flight: the ability to rise, move beyond boundaries and explore what lies beyond the expected.

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Biography

Deejai Riangkrul in a brown double-breasted suit beside a lantern at dusk.
Two perspectives, one approach. A background in business, a career in creativity and a life shaped by two cultures.

Deejai Riangkrul is the Founder and Creative Director of VOLANTT, an international creative studio specializing in luxury real estate, hospitality and architectural branding and visual storytelling. After a decade in Canada, where he first established VOLANTT in Vancouver in 2018, he expanded the studio into Thailand and launched VOLANTT Thailand in 2025. His international perspective is shaped by a background spanning business, finance and creative entrepreneurship.

With an international background spanning Thailand and Canada, Deejai brings a multidisciplinary perspective that combines business strategy, visual storytelling and a deep appreciation for design and craftsmanship.

He studied commerce at the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business and gained early professional experience with institutions including Nomura, PwC, the Bank of Thailand and Kiatnakin Phatra Wealth Management. This foundation in business and finance continues to inform his approach to building brands, combining commercial understanding with creative vision.

Through VOLANTT, Deejai has led creative projects across Thailand's luxury hospitality and property sectors, with a portfolio featuring names such as BLUE by Alain Ducasse, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Bangkok, and Raya Heritage. His work focuses on translating the distinctive identities of places, people and brands into compelling visual narratives that resonate with international audiences.

Driven by the belief that exceptional luxury storytelling goes beyond aesthetics to create meaningful emotional connections, Deejai founded VOLANTT with a broader ambition: to elevate the standard of creative storytelling in Thailand and showcase the country's distinctive culture, craftsmanship and creativity on the global stage.

In 2018 he was elected Youth Delegate of Thailand at the APEC CEO Summit and Voices of the Future Program in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Delegates from the 21 APEC economies presented economic issues from their economies and drafted a Youth Declaration to APEC's leaders.

Speaking and conversations

Open to panels, talks and conversations on storytelling for luxury, hospitality and real estate.

Areas of conversation

Luxury as feeling: how authenticity and craft build emotional connection.

Telling Thailand's craft and culture to an international audience.

Directing film for residences and restaurants.

Speaking enquiries
Deejai Riangkrul holding a microphone while speaking on stage.
Speaking on real estate marketing to developers and brokerages. Trained in business at UBC's Sauder School of Business, Deejai pairs commercial understanding with a creative eye. He shares how storytelling shapes the way luxury properties are positioned, launched and remembered.

Behind the work

The person behind VOLANTT.

Deejai Riangkrul in profile beside a studio light with a large softbox.
Learning before leadingBefore building a team, Deejai learned the work himself, from creative direction and photography to filmmaking and editing, so he understands every role he now directs.
Deejai Riangkrul presenting to a small audience in front of a projected slide titled Final words of advice.
The power of storytellingPowerful storytelling is not about saying more. It is about understanding what makes something meaningful and saying it in a way that stays with people.
Deejai Riangkrul in a houndstooth blazer speaking with guests at a dinner table.
The value of relationshipsDeejai has always believed that business is, first and foremost, about people. Behind every project is a relationship built on trust, mutual respect and a shared commitment.
Deejai Riangkrul in a grey suit with arms crossed, looking into the distance in a dim theatre.
Creating something that lastsIn an industry driven by trends and fleeting attention, Deejai believes in work with lasting relevance, work that reflects a brand's identity and stays meaningful tomorrow.
Deejai Riangkrul pouring water from a white kettle into a ceramic cup in a modern kitchen.
The details that matterThe most memorable experiences are often shaped by the smallest details. An extra consideration. A thoughtful gesture. A problem solved before it becomes one.
Portrait of Deejai Riangkrul in a black blazer and white turtleneck leaning on a railing.
Going beyond expectationsThe difference between good and exceptional often lies in the effort no one asked you to make. Deejai brings that belief to business, relationships and creative work.
Deejai Riangkrul in a cream knit with a jacket over his shoulder beside a dark glass facade.
A different kind of luxuryLuxury is not defined solely by expensive materials or prestigious names. It is found in thoughtfulness and the ability to anticipate someone's needs before they have to ask.
Black and white photograph of Deejai Riangkrul in a trench coat leaning on a kitchen island.
The hospitality mindsetWorking closely with luxury hospitality reinforced one of Deejai's strongest beliefs: exceptional service is about making people feel genuinely understood and cared for.
Deejai Riangkrul standing on a stepping stone among reflecting pools at sunset beside the sea.
The meaning behind VOLANTTThe name is inspired by flight: the ability to rise, move beyond boundaries and explore what lies beyond the expected. It reflects how Deejai chooses to work.

Press and biography

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Songlarb “Deejai” Riangkrul. Public name: Deejai Riangkrul. Founder & Creative Director, VOLANTT.

Short biography

Deejai Riangkrul is the Founder and Creative Director of VOLANTT, an international creative studio specializing in luxury real estate, hospitality and architectural branding and visual storytelling. After a decade in Canada, where he first established VOLANTT, he expanded into Thailand. His portfolio spans ultra-luxury residential developments such as The Ritz-Carlton Residences at MahaNakhon, private retreats within the Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes collection, and Michelin-starred dining. He studied commerce at UBC's Sauder School of Business.

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Interview subjects

Luxury storytelling and emotional connection. Presenting Thai craft and culture to an international audience. Creative direction for hospitality, residences and fine dining.

Press contact

deejai@volantt.co

Client perspectives

“Deejai himself is also very honest and personable, and goes out of his way to make sure clients are happy with his work.”

Charles Huang

Repeat real estate client, on working with Deejai and the team

On Deejai

VOLANTT on Google reviews

“Super professional, really knowledgeable, and they were creative and patient throughout the 3-day shoot.”

Mohammad Marie

E-commerce photoshoot with videos and lifestyle images for a brand website

On the VOLANTT team

VOLANTT on Google reviews

“Highly recommend Volantt to any companies looking to level up their marketing”

Chris Ng

Branding, photography and video

On the VOLANTT team

VOLANTT on Google reviews

Contact

Let's talk about the story your place deserves.

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Prefer email? deejai@volantt.co

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