The Beginning
Kanok’s founder, Pairaj Lertkangwarnklai, learned his craft in the 1950s as a young apprentice of renowned Shanghainese furniture manufaturer in Thailand. Even at that time, he noticed a lack of true quality, with many manufacturers willing to cut corners in the interest of greater profits.
Unwilling to compromise his principles, he founded Kanok in 1971 determined to never sacrifice the quality of his craft for the sake of profit. To ensure highest standards, Pairaj decided to keep all production work within Kanok foregoing the use of subcontractors. As a result, he has developed a wide range of skills and capabilities within Kanok.
To this day, his hands-on approach, dedication, integrity and eye for quality is evident in everything that bears the Kanok name.