Events
Thailand events, festivals, cultural celebrations, and business conferences—stay updated on the latest happenings for travellers and residents alike. Get the latest from The Thaiger, your trusted source for events in Thailand.
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Indonesia Tourism Xchange 2026 to unite industry leaders for a forward-looking dialogue on the future of travel
Indonesia’s tourism and hospitality sector will gain a new national industry platform with the launch of Indonesia Tourism Xchange 2026 (ITX 2026), a focused forum bringing together hotel owners, operators, investors, and senior decision-makers from across the archipelago to examine the forces shaping the country’s tourism economy at a time of renewed growth and increasing complexity. Taking place on May…
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Don’t miss out! One Piece’s Grand Line event at Lumpini Park ends March 15
Bangkok’s favourite jogging, monitor lizard, and nature spot has transformed into the Grand Line. Lumpini Park is currently hosting Into the Grand Line from March 8 to 15, celebrating the new One Piece season on Netflix with a week-long free event that brings the anime series into live action. The event recreates iconic One Piece locations and characters around the…
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Siam Yacht Club presents ‘Yacht Club Fusion: The Fifth Sense’
Siam Yacht Club at Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok invites guests to experience an immersive evening of cuisine, cocktails, and sensory storytelling with Yacht Club Fusion: The Fifth Sense, a one-night-only four-hands collaboration taking place on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Set along the iconic Chao Phraya River, the evening brings together Siam Yacht Club’s culinary creativity and the artistry of…
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What to do in Bangkok this weekend (February 27 to March 1)
Bangkok does not slow down just because the calendar is about to flip. The last weekend of February arrives with plenty to step out for, whether you are in the mood to browse, listen, build, or stay out longer than intended. If you are looking for something social, something thoughtful, or something slightly offbeat, this weekend covers it without trying…
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S2O 2026 drops world-ending lineup for Songkran: Zedd, Kygo, and Alan Walker back-to-back with Steve Aoki
Get the fits ready and prepare for a massive sonic reset. Singha presents S2O Songkran Music Festival 2026 is officially back to reclaim the throne as the global GOAT of Thai music festivals. This isn’t just a comeback; it’s an evolution. The vibe is elevating the Songkran experience to unprecedented heights under the concept Bigger, Bolder, Wetter. The festival is set…
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What to do in Bangkok this weekend (February 20 to 22)
There’s no such thing as a quiet weekend in Bangkok. One minute you are planning something small and sensible, the next you are standing in an arena screaming lyrics you somehow still remember from 2013. This stretch of days moves fast but in a good way. You can drift between music, art, food and a little chaos, collecting moments that…
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Cuisine Solutions celebrates the 9th International Sous-Vide Day in Bangkok
Cuisine Solutions, the global leader in sous-vide cooking, celebrated the 9th edition of International Sous-Vide Day. This is an unmissable event for gastronomy enthusiasts and culinary professionals worldwide and across three cities. This international celebration kicked off in Los Angeles, then in Levallois-Perret (France), before moving to Bangkok on January 30, marking the key Asia event in this global culinary…
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Valentine’s vows take to the skies for 14 couples at Singha Park’s Balloon Fiesta 2026
Fourteen couples marked Valentine’s Day by registering their marriage during a hot air balloon experience at the Singha Park International Balloon Fiesta 2026 in Chiang Rai province. The activity, titled “Balloon Love: Sky-High Marriage Registration and Love Confession,” is one of the festival’s highlight events and forms part of what organisers describe as the largest international balloon festival in ASEAN.…
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What to do in Bangkok this weekend (February 13 to 15)
February sure is busy. Couples are planning candlelit dinners, lion dances are warming up down the street, and somewhere across the city a guitar amp is already screaming for Valentine’s Day. Here’s our curated list of the best things to do in Bangkok this weekend. 5 Things to do in Bangkok this weekend (February 13 to 15) The city is…
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ICONSIAM marks Chinese New Year 2026 with a spectacle and star-studded performances
ICONSIAM, the landmark destination on the Chao Phraya River, is joining hands with major public and private partners to host a large-scale Chinese New Year 2026 celebration, aimed at boosting Thai–Chinese tourism and positioning Bangkok as a global festive destination. The event, ICONSIAM A Prosperous Chinese New Year 2026, will take place from February 12 to 17, 2026, at River…
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Sun, sand and savings as Le Méridien Khao Lak drops hotel deals at Thai Tiew Thai 77
Le Méridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa invites Thai & expat travellers to a refined coastal getaway at the upcoming Thai Tiew Thai 77 exhibition at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok (halls 5 to 7), held from March 5 to 8. The event unites Thailand’s leading hospitality brands under one roof at booth D08, featuring exclusive beachfront living deals.…
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The 9 best destinations to celebrate Chinese New Year in Bangkok
The Year of the Horse is upon us! Which means red lanterns are back, lion dances are stretching their legs, and suddenly everyone is talking about luck like it’s a personality trait. Bangkok never does Chinese New Year quietly, and while 2026 is going to be a bit different, it’s already glowing with markets, mall takeovers and riverside rituals that…
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ICONSIAM hosts an exclusive evening welcoming LACMA Executives
ICONSIAM, the global landmark on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, steadfast in its mission to become a global hub for artistic collaboration and cultural exchange, recently had the distinct honour of hosting an exclusive dinner reception. The event welcomed Michael Govan, CEO and Director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), one of the world’s most…
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Bangkok Design Week 2026 opens as Southeast Asia’s largest creative platform
The Creative Economy Agency (CEA) and partners officially opened Bangkok Design Week 2026 (BKKDW2026), Southeast Asia’s largest design festival. Now in its ninth edition, this year’s event is held under the theme “DESIGN S/O/S,” signalling that design serves as a solution to multidimensional challenges amid widespread crises across economic, environmental, social, and quality-of-life issues, while also elevating the city to…
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Yaowarat Chinese New Year cancelled to honour Queen Mother Sirikit
The Samphanthawong District Office announced the cancellation of this year’s Chinese New Year event along Yaowarat Road, also known as Bangkok’s Chinatown, citing the ongoing mourning period for Her Majesty Queen Mother Sirikit. In an official announcement issued today, February 2, the district office, which oversees the Chinatown area, confirmed that the Chinese New Year celebrations scheduled for February 17…
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Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok hosts Bangkok Design Week 2026
Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok, in collaboration with the Bang Rak District Office, is honoured to be selected as one of the principal venues for Bangkok Design Week 2026 (BKKDW 2026). Organised by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organisation) (CEA), the international creative festival will take place from January 29 to February 8 under the theme “Design S/O/S.” Bangkok Design Week…
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What to do in Bangkok this weekend (January 30 to February 1)
Ah, the passage of time. We’re finally entering the second month of 2026, which feels so fast but here we are. January barely logged out and February is already asking what the plan is. The good news is Bangkok is not easing us in gently. The city has gone straight into design takeovers, river hangouts, art that spills into public…
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Last chance for tickets! Football’s global giants descend on Bangkok this weekend for Reignwood Icons of Football
The wait is almost over for sports fans in Thailand as the world’s most iconic footballers touch down in Bangkok to trade their boots for golf clubs. The Reignwood Icons of Football takes place this Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1, at the prestigious Robinswood Golf Club, where Team England will face Team World in a high-stakes golf showdown.…
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Danny Willett and Thomas Bjørn announced as captains for Reignwood Icons of Football 2026
The Icons Series has confirmed that Masters Champion Danny Willett and Ryder Cup icon Thomas Bjørn will lead the two rival teams for the 2026 Reignwood Icons of Football at Robinswood Golf Club, Bangkok. Taking place from January 31 to February 1, the event sees Team England’s Danny Willett, a former Masters champion, make his Icons Series debut as Captain,…
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EDC Thailand announces new December dates following strong early-year momentum
Following the success of EDC 2026, held just last week from January 16 to 18, Future Vibes, the developer and operator of international music festivals in Thailand, together with Insomniac, the global dance music experience curator and creator of Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), announced the return of EDC Thailand for its third edition. The festival will move from its traditional…
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What to do in Bangkok this weekend (January 23 to 25)
Bangkok has decided to be generous this weekend. You’ve got proper live music, rooftops that turn into long conversations, markets you swear you’ll “just walk through” and end up staying for hours, plus a few quiet pockets when your social battery needs a breather. Here are the best things to do in Bangkok this weekend. Things to do in Bangkok…
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Fusion of dazzling beauty: The HKTDC twin jewellery shows to shine in March 2026
The twin jewellery shows organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council will open in March. The 42nd HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, specialising in finished jewellery, and the 12th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, focusing on loose stones and raw materials for jewellery, will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre…
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What to do in Bangkok this weekend (and the next!)
How is January already moving this fast? You blink, survive the workweek, suddenly it’s Friday again. If your New Year motivation peaked somewhere around Wednesday lunch, this weekend is here to save you. Bangkok is doing what it does best, mixing slow hangs, cultural gems, food worth leaving the house for, and a few reasons to stay out later than…
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First time ever! Sansiri and Phuketian Coffee host a major coffee festival
Coffee lovers should not miss this. For the first time, the large-scale coffee festival Sansiri Phuket | Sip & Inspire brings together flavour, passion, and community in one place. Sansiri, in collaboration with Phuketian Coffee (Horoy Phuket Coffee Association), led by Future Kittipob, Thailand National Barista Champion 2025, aims to support and strengthen Phuket’s local café and coffee business community, encouraging…
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Maddix reflects on Bangkok, creative process, and dream collaborations
After performing at the 8O8 Festival in Bangkok last December, Dutch DJ and producer Maddix spoke with The Thaiger about his experience in the city, how he prepares for live sets, and the artists he hopes to work with in the future. Known for his trademark high-energy techno sound, Maddix has built a solid reputation in the electronic music scene.…
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Free live music every weekend this January: Music in the Park returns to Bangkok
Looking for free live music in Bangkok this January? Music in the Park is back for 2026, bringing a full month of performances to public spaces across the city. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has organised concerts featuring everything from jazz and classical music to traditional Thai dance and contemporary bands, all free to attend. The event runs throughout January 2026…
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What to do in Bangkok this weekend (January 2 to 4)
Happy New Year! The first weekend of 2026 has that slightly unhinged energy where no one quite knows what day it is, but everyone agrees it’s still time to go out. The confetti is gone but Bangkok is still full of exciting events to attend. Here are the best things to do in Bangkok this weekend (January 2 to 4)…
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The best concerts in Bangkok you can’t miss in 2026 (so far)
2026 is already shaping up to be a strong year for live music in Bangkok. From global arena acts to artists choosing smaller rooms for one-off nights, the city’s concert calendar is stacked. Below, we’ve rounded up the biggest and most talked-about concerts happening in Bangkok throughout 2026 (so far), with all the key details you need to lock in…
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Top Places to celebrate the New Year Countdown in Thailand 2026
Be honest. You’ve already started thinking about where you’re counting down. New Year celebrations in Thailand is never just one night; it’s a full-scale, multi-day celebration. Fireworks light up the sky, stages come alive across the city, lineups feature must-see artists, and the crowd energy strikes the perfect balance between excitement and pure fun. From riverfront blowouts and mall takeovers…
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What to do in Bangkok this weekend (December 26 to 28)
Bangkok between Christmas and New Year is a weird little pocket of time where nobody knows what day it is and plans are made entirely on vibes. Offices are half asleep, group chats are suddenly active again, and the city feels lighter, looser, ready to be wandered. This is when Bangkok really shines, with pop up markets, art shows, parties…
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