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  • Phuket NewsCanadian and American men die after attending Phuket EDM music festival

    Canadian and American men die after attending Phuket EDM music festival

    Two foreign men, one Canadian and one American, tragically lost their lives after attending the Electric Daisy Carnival Thailand 2025 (EDC Thailand 2025) in Phuket on Saturday, January 18. The causes of their deaths are still under investigation. The music festival that most Thais and foreigners in Phuket were looking forward to joining took place between January 17-19 at the…

  • Things To DoMark your calendars for January 11! Klingande returns to Bangkok

    Mark your calendars for January 11! Klingande returns to Bangkok

    The wait is over! Klingande, the French DJ and producer behind the global hit Jubel, is coming back to Bangkok. On January 11, music lovers at Escape Bangkok at EmQuartier are set for a night to remember with melodic house, live instrumentation, and of course, who can forget the signature Klingande style! Pioneer of melodic house Klingande is renowned for…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya to co-host Chon Buri music festival this September

    Pattaya to co-host Chon Buri music festival this September

    Pattaya City is preparing to co-host the Chon Buri International Music Festival in the Rain this September at Pattaya Beach. Yesterday, August 22, a meeting took place at Pattaya City Hall, with Mayor Poramase Ngampiches leading the discussions about the festival’s organisation. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launched a project aimed at boosting tourism in five of Thailand’s most…

  • Thailand NewsThailand hosts Summer Sonic Bangkok music festival in August

    Thailand hosts Summer Sonic Bangkok music festival in August

    Thailand will be hosting the Summer Sonic Music Festival in Bangkok for the first time on August 24 to 25 at Impact Challenger, Mueang Thong Thani. This inaugural event promises an impressive lineup of artists from across the globe. OneRepublic, the American rock band famous for hits like Apologize, Counting Stars, and I Ain’t Worried, is among the headliners. Their…

  • Thailand NewsThailand gears up to become global festival hub hosting Tomorrowland and Summer Sonic

    Thailand gears up to become global festival hub hosting Tomorrowland and Summer Sonic

    Thailand is set to become a global festival hub as it gears up to host two internationally acclaimed music festivals, Summer Sonic and Tomorrowland. This move forms part of the government’s broader vision to stimulate economic activity by attracting major international events. Chai Watcharonke, a government spokesperson, revealed that Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin is spearheading this initiative,…

  • Best ofMusic festivals in Thailand to look forward to in 2024 (so far)

    Music festivals in Thailand to look forward to in 2024 (so far)

    2023 marked a significant comeback for music festivals in Thailand after a long pandemic-induced hiatus. And the enthusiasm continues into 2024! This year, music festivals are becoming a year-round affair, with numerous events lined up throughout the calendar. But of course, with so much happening, staying updated on venues, dates, and performers can be a task. That’s why we’ve compiled…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya gears up for the free ‘Music Youth Creative Space’ event

    Pattaya gears up for the free ‘Music Youth Creative Space’ event

    Pattaya is abuzz with anticipation for the upcoming Music Youth Creative Space event, a dynamic platform aimed at sparking musical interest and fostering the creative potential of the city’s young population. Slated to take place over two consecutive weekends, December 15-16 and December 22-23, the event promises a musical extravaganza at the picturesque Jomtien Beach. From 5pm to 10pm each…

  • Thailand NewsTomorrowland plans a decade-long dance in Thailand, says PM Srettha

    Tomorrowland plans a decade-long dance in Thailand, says PM Srettha

    The Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, this week had dinner with the organisers of the world-renowned Tomorrowland music festival and told Thai EDM music fans to look forward to plans for the festival coming to Thailand over the next ten years. PM Srettha shared a picture and some words with the Tomorrowland organising team on his Twitter account on…

  • World NewsRailroad selfie leads to near-death electrocution for Lollapalooza attendees

    Railroad selfie leads to near-death electrocution for Lollapalooza attendees

    A group of friends attending the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago, USA, had a shocking experience, literally, when they were electrocuted while attempting to take a selfie on a railway track in a prohibited area of the festival grounds. The incident left one of them paralysed after their heart temporarily stopped beating. The incident was reported internationally after a video…

  • Thailand NewsThai man dies in mysterious circumstances at Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium

    Thai man dies in mysterious circumstances at Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium

    A Thai man lost consciousness at the Tomorrowland music festival in the Belgium town of Boom and later died in hospital on Friday night, July 28. The cause of death is under investigation. Tomorrowland spokesperson Debby Wilmsen reported to the media that festival officers provided CPR to a Thai man aged about 30 years old in the VIP area. The…

  • World NewsTimely warning: Thai couple’s luxury watch snatched at European music festival

    Timely warning: Thai couple’s luxury watch snatched at European music festival

    A Thai couple posted a warning after a disheartening experience at a renowned music festival in Europe, where they were targeted by thieves who snatched a luxury Rolex watch from them. They advised against wearing valuable items and engaging with strangers, staying vigilant, and refraining from heavy drinking. Fongwin S. Laskowski, a member of the ‘Travel Europe by Yourself’ group,…

  • Thailand video newsAre there ‘VIP ROOMS’ in Thai prisons? | GMT

    Are there ‘VIP ROOMS’ in Thai prisons? | GMT

    The latest episode of Good Morning Thailand is set to be an exciting one. The show will begin with a discussion on the controversial Thai horror movie, which has been met with a lot of criticism from censors. The filmmakers of the movie will be on the show to demand that the censors reverse their decision. The show will then…

  • EventsTravis Scott to headline Rolling Loud Thailand festival

    Travis Scott to headline Rolling Loud Thailand festival

    American rapper Travis Scott will headline Rolling Loud Festival set to take place in Pattaya in eastern Thailand during Songkran next year. Rolling Loud’s inaugural three-day party in Thailand, held from April 13-15 at Legend Siam in Pattaya, marks the festival’s expansion into Asia for the first time. Scott is one of three headliners, according to Rolling Loud’s website. Festival organisers…

  • EventsE-San Music Festival draws thousands to northeast Thailand this weekend

    E-San Music Festival draws thousands to northeast Thailand this weekend

    E-san Music Festival returns for a 10th time in Khon Kaen province in northeast Thailand this weekend. At least 100,000 people are expected to attend. The hippie festival, dubbed “Thailand’s Woodstock,” draws Thais and foreign tourists to Khon Kaen year-in-and-year-out. Usually, E-san Music Festival is held at the province’s giant Ubonratana Dam in the Phu Wiang district. However, the dam…

  • SponsoredICONSIAM, G-U Creative join hands to stage huge Thai-Japan music festival

    ICONSIAM, G-U Creative join hands to stage huge Thai-Japan music festival

    More than 100 Thai and Japanese pop music groups and talents will descend to the ICONSIAM for the greatest concert festival of the year. The Thai-Japan Iconic Music Fest 2022, is scheduled to take place at the River Park and Charoen Nakhon Hall on the M Floor of Bangkok’s world-class riverside shopping destination, from 21 to 23 October 2022. The…

  • Events‘Rolling Loud’ hip-hop festival is coming to Thailand in 2023

    ‘Rolling Loud’ hip-hop festival is coming to Thailand in 2023

    The world-famous hip-hop festival ‘Rolling Loud’ is coming to Thailand in 2023. The occasion will mark the festival’s expansion into Asia for the first time, having previously thrown parties in the United States, Europe, and Australia. The festival was announced via Twitter on July 26, stating “Rolling Loud Thailand, See you 2023.” Further details about dates, location, times, ticket prices,…

  • EventsCreamfields Festival is coming to Thailand

    Creamfields Festival is coming to Thailand

    Get your rave gear ready because one of the world’s most prestigious electronic dance music festivals is coming to Thailand next month. The UK’s Creamfields Festival will take place in Pattaya from May 28-29 and the line up so far doesn’t disappoint. Early bird tickets are sold out, so if you want to attend the festival, be prepared when the…

  • EventsPattaya Music Festival begins tonight under Covid-19 safety measures

    Pattaya Music Festival begins tonight under Covid-19 safety measures

    The Pattaya Music Festival is set to begin tonight… but don’t expect packed crowds and beer. Rather than the audiences squeezing tight to get close to the stage, last year, attendees sat in chairs with each seat placed a certain distance apart to prevent the spread of Covid-19. With Thailand still experiencing a wave of the coronavirus, the festival needed…

  • Northern Thailand NewsFestival-goers claim event shut down over pro-democracy content, not Covid-19

    Festival-goers claim event shut down over pro-democracy content, not Covid-19

    Social media users are accusing officials of shutting down a music festival in the north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima due to its pro-democracy content. The claims follow a statement from governor Wichian Chantaranothai, who says the festival was terminated early due to Covid-19 risks. He accuses organisers of failing to implement adequate preventative measures, saying there was no limit on…