Silapathorn Award was initiated by Office of Contemporary Art and Culture (OCAC), Ministry of Culture in 2007 to prominent Thai Contemporary artists who is their mid-career and whose exceptional works have been appreciated nationwide. It is the core mission of OCAC to support Thai contemporary art and enhance its recognition in local and international arena.

Silpathorn Awards 2007 are presented to Pinaree Sanpitak , Vasan Sitthiket and Rirkrit Tiravanija for Visual Arts; Siriworn Kaewkan for Literature; Narong Prangcharoen for Music; Thunska Pansittivorakul for Film; and for Nimit Pipithkul Performing Art. The awards are our gesture of appreciation for outstanding works and continuing efforts in fields of contemporary art among the seven Silpathorn artists.