Krungthep Font History Upd ((hot)) | 2024 |
| Font | Thai style | Latin style | Best for | Update status | |------|------------|-------------|----------|----------------| | | High-contrast serif | Garamond-like | Classic print | ✅ Active | | Sarabun | Sans-serif, government standard | Frutiger-like | Forms, UI | ✅ Active | | TH Srisakdi | Calligraphic, very angled | No Latin | Traditional Thai | ❌ No update (2014) | | Anuphan | Low-contrast serif | Slab serif | Children’s books | ✅ Active | | Chonburi | Thick, display | Geometric sans | Headlines | ✅ Active |
In 2019, a major update to the Krungthep font was released, dubbed "Krungthep 2019." This updated version features refined letterforms, improved kerning, and enhanced legibility. The new design also includes additional features, such as support for more languages and scripts. krungthep font history upd
Letters appear to be constructed from rectangles with rounded corners, giving it a rigid, industrial feel. | Font | Thai style | Latin style
(designed by Susan Kare) was the signature system font. When Apple created Krungthep for Thai language support, they used Chicago's letterforms for the Latin set. Functional Identity (designed by Susan Kare) was the signature system font