Thailand’s concert boom tests venues, standards and who really benefits
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
Thailand is entering a peak year for concerts and music festivals, with more than 300 music-related events expected in 2026 and global acts such as Post Malone, The Weeknd, BTS and Tomorrowland Thailand driving momentum. However, industry insiders warn that limited venues, rising foreign capital and weak local value capture could become major challenges.
Storm hits Saraburi as giant sign collapses at market, killing one and injuring 11
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
A giant entrance sign collapsed during a storm at a Songkran event in Saraburi, killing a 17-year-old boy and injuring 11 others waiting to enter a concert.
Sunset Beats: Pattaya Music Festival 2026 Hits the Beach for a Month of Melodies
FRIDAY, MARCH 06, 2026
Pattaya’s shores come alive this March with four weekends of free live music, featuring Da Endorphine, 4EVE, and seamless travel for all festival-goers
Bangkok’s Krungthep Klang Plang 2026 returns, kicks off January 17
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2026
Film fans, get ready. Krungthep Klang Plang returns for its 4th edition in 2026 with open-air screenings, concerts and talks—free entry throughout the run.