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BKK INK Journal

Stories, decisions and guides from a Bangkok tattoo studio · since 2009
How our artists work, why we made the choices we made, and what to know before and after your tattoo. Written by the BKK INK team, with a new story every week.

Latest stories

Cursive gothic script ribs tattoo Bangkok by Yhee
October 8, 2026

Script tattoos in Bangkok: the text you want, spelled right

Lettering and Thai script tattoos at our Bangkok studio: we check every text in Thai, English and French, you approve it on your skin…
BKK INK studio interior with client lounge, framed artwork and glass-walled tattoo work room
October 8, 2026

How to Choose a Tattoo Studio in Bangkok: Red and Green Flags

By BKK INK Team · Published 8 October 2026 57 convention awards since 2010 · on Thanon Tanao, at the end of Khaosan Road,…
Gloved tattoo artist applying a second-skin adhesive film over a fresh lettering tattoo at BKK INK in Bangkok
A second-skin film is applied right after the session and stays on for 24 hours.
October 1, 2026

Tattoo aftercare in Bangkok’s humidity: our 4-step protocol

The exact aftercare routine we give every client at our Bangkok studio: wrap, first wash, a 48 to 72 hour dry period before any…
BKK INK tattoo studio storefront at night on Khaosan Road Bangkok with illuminated sign
September 24, 2026

Thailand’s first licensed tattoo studio? Our story since 2009

Since 2009 our Bangkok studio has held Thailand's first tattooist licence, and our hygiene standards now help shape the rules of the profession. Here…
Tawanchai, ONE Championship Muay Thai world champion, in fighting stance showing his script lettering rib tattoo, BKK INK Bangkok
September 5, 2026

Tattooing Muay Thai World Champions: Our Story

How our Bangkok studio became the tattoo home of Muay Thai and ONE Championship world champions, and why elite athletes trust our hygiene.
Realistic pirate skull and ship full sleeve tattoo by Ball BKK, made in Bangkok
September 5, 2026

Why We Switched to Time-Based Tattoo Pricing in 2026

Why our Bangkok studio dropped per-piece tattoo pricing for an hourly rate with a price cap agreed before you sit down. The full reasoning.
Ball BKK's Best of Full Back winning tattoo presented on stage at the Mondial du Tatouage convention, BKK INK Bangkok
September 5, 2026

The Mondial du Tatouage Name Mix-Up That Nearly Lost the Prize

The true story of the name mix-up at the Mondial du Tatouage in Paris when Ball BKK won one of the world's most prestigious…
Ball, tattoo artist and co-owner at BKK INK Tattoo Studio Bangkok
September 5, 2026

Why Ball BKK Drew 3 Years Before His First Tattoo Machine

The true story of how Ball BKK spent 3 years drawing before tattooing, and why our Bangkok studio still puts draftsmanship before any needle.

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