A Citywide Festival Leveraging Creative Thinking for the Future

From January 29 to February 8, 2026, Bangkok will host its ninth annual “Bangkok Design Week 2026,” a citywide design festival organized by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization). In collaboration with over 60 partners including the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, public and private institutions, educational bodies, and international organizations, the event will take place across four main districts: Charoenkrung - Talat Noi, Phra Nakhon, Pak Khlong Talat, and Bang Lamphu - Khaosan.

Themed “DESIGN S/O/S,” the festival asks a powerful question: “What can design do?” It challenges participants to see design as more than aesthetics — as a tool for problem-solving and action across the realms of economy, society, environment, and quality of life.

Programs

Over 350 programs will be held throughout the city, including more than 200 design showcases, over 30 talent development initiatives with 10 local educational institutions, as well as talks, workshops, walking tours, design markets, city activation projects, and collaborations with local businesses and restaurants. International designers from over 16 countries will also take part. The festival aims not only to highlight Thai design but also to serve as an experimental platform that generates real-world business and social impact. As a designated UNESCO Creative City of Design since 2019, Bangkok leverages this festival as a key engine for its creative economy, promoting sustainable development and encouraging creative thinking to help the city "survive and thrive."

About Bangkok Design Week

Bangkok Design Week is Thailand’s largest city-based design festival, launched in 2018. Held annually, it welcomes over 400,000 visitors from both Thailand and abroad. Recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Design, the festival plays a vital role in bridging creativity with society and the economy. Organized by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization), the festival partners with over 60 organizations including public institutions, private enterprises, educational bodies, and international organizations. It fosters impact across multiple domains such as design showcases, talent development, business networking, and urban development—generating ripple effects in related sectors including marketing, printing, media, galleries, cafes, hospitality, and transportation.

About the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) or CEA

The Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization), or CEA, is a government agency in Thailand dedicated to promoting creativity as a key engine of economic growth. CEA supports the development of various creative industries and encourages the manufacturing and service sectors to adopt creative approaches to enhance value and increase global competitiveness.