Mue Bon (b. 1982) is a leading contemporary Thai street artist based in Bangkok. A graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Rajamangala Institute of Technology (2005), he is recognized as one of the pioneering figures of Thailand’s first generation of street artists.

His pseudonym, “Mue Bon,” literally translates from Thai as “fidgety hands” or “restless hands”—a term once used disparagingly to describe mischievous graffiti makers. Ironically, in French and English, “Bon” means “good,” embodying the cross-cultural irony and duality central to his artistic philosophy.

Mue Bon is best known for his signature cartoon characters, including the flightless bird Pukruk and the television-headed figure Mr. TV. Beneath their playful, childlike appearances lies a sharp critique of contemporary society—addressing issues such as inequality, environmental destruction, media influence, and the suppression of individual potential. His most iconic motif, a skull shaped in the outline of Mickey Mouse, serves as a memento mori—a visual reminder of mortality that urges viewers to transcend anger and despair in pursuit of inner peace. As the artist puts it, his art is “medicine wrapped in candy.”

As a trailblazer of Thai street art, Mue Bon began painting when the genre was still marginalized, aiming to bring art closer to everyday life. His murals can be found across the world—from Bangkok to London, New York, Moscow, and Tokyo. Over the years, he has successfully expanded his practice beyond the streets into galleries, sculptures, and installations. His collaborations with international brands such as Hermès further cement his role as a key figure bridging street culture and contemporary art in Asia.