A Thai artist, Phonnapha Phetthakhu, is undertaking a large-scale project to pay off her student loan debt to the Student Loan Fund (SLF). Dubbed “1,000 Koi Fish Paintings,” the initiative involves creating one thousand original artworks solely by hand. The artist, known as “Pim,” hopes to generate enough income through the sale of these paintings to fully resolve her financial obligations. The project transforms criticism regarding her debt into a productive and artistic endeavor. Each painting features koi fish, a symbol frequently found in Thai art. The artist’s ambitious goal highlights the financial challenges faced by students in Thailand and a creative approach to debt repayment. The project has garnered attention as a unique solution to a common problem.