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| Thailand in the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | Channel 3 | |||
| Country |  Thailand | |||
| Selection process | Thailand's Chosen One | |||
| Selection date | 27 September 2026 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "Glinratree (Aroma)" | |||
| Artist | Mang & Daou | |||
| Participation chronology | ||||
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Thailand is set to be represented at the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 with the song "Glinratree (Aroma)", performed by Mang & Daou. The Thai participating broadcaster, Channel 3, selected its entry for the contest through a national final. In addition, Channel 3 will serve as the host broadcaster and will stage the contest at One Bangkok Forum in Bangkok.
Background
[edit]On 31 March 2026, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Voxovation announced that the inaugural edition of the Eurovision Song Contest Asia would be held in Bangkok, Thailand, on 14 November 2026, hosted by Channel 3; with the broadcaster, representing Thailand, also named as one of ten provisional participants.[1] On 4 August, it was announced that Channel 3 would select its entry for the contest through Thailand's Chosen One.[2]
Before Eurovision Asia
[edit]Thailand’s Chosen One
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Format
[edit]Channel 3 selected its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 through the national final Thailand's Chosen One. The contest had a five-member jury consisting of Pu Blackhead, Kru Ouan, Rudklao Amratisha, Tan Lipta, and Boy Peacemaker.[3]
Competing acts
[edit]On 19 August 2026, the 10 competing artists were announced.[4][5]
| Artist | Song | Songwriter(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gam Wichayanee | "Wichayanee" (วิชญาณี) | TBA | [6] |
| Jetset'er | "Oh Yeah" | [7] | |
| JMNK | "Nonchalant" | ||
| Mang & Daou | "Glinratree (Aroma)" (กลิ่นราตรี) | [8] | |
| Monica | "Kongkruankoi" (คงครวญคอย) | [9] | |
| Retrospect | "Suriyuprakhon (Eclipse)" (สุริยุปราคน) | [10] | |
| Tigger and Tara Viis | "Faded Ink" | [11] | |
| Wonderframe | "Girlslikegirls" | ||
| Zom Marie | "Khor Fun (Wish)" (ขอฝัน) | [12] | |
| D Gerrard[a] | "I'm Just Lucky" |
Contest overview
[edit]The final was held on 27 September 2026 at 18:00 ICT.[4]
| R/O | Artist | Song | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wonderframe | "girlslikegirls" | |
| 2 | Retrospect | "Suriyuprakhon (Eclipse)" | |
| 3 | Monica | “Kongkruankoi” | |
| 4 | JMNK | "Nonchalant" | |
| 5 | Jetset'er | “Oh Yeah“ | |
| 6 | Tigger and Tara Viis | “Faded Ink“ | |
| 7 | Mang & Daou | "Glinratree (Aroma)" | Winner |
| 8 | Zom Marie | "Khor Fun (Wish)" | |
| 9 | Gam Wichayanee | “Wichayanee“ | Top 3 |
| 10 | D Gerrard[a] | "I'm Just Lucky" | Top 3 |
Participation overview
[edit]| † | Upcoming event |
| Year | Artist | Song | Language | Final | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mang & Daou | "Glinratree (Aroma)" | Thai | Upcoming † | |
Hostings
[edit]| Year | Location | Venue | Presenters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bangkok | One Bangkok Forum | Woody Milintachinda and Cindy Bishop |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Eurovision Song Contest Asia will debut in 2026". Eurovision.com. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "National Selection Shows for Asia to be streamed on YouTube". European Broadcasting Union. 4 August 2026. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- 1 2 Heap, Steven (19 August 2026). "🇹🇭 Thailand: Thailand's Chosen One Participants Announced". Eurovoix. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
- 1 2 Granger, Anthony (19 August 2026). "Today: 🇹🇭 Thailand's Chosen One Artists To Be Revealed". Eurovoix. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
- 1 2 Bird, Lisa (19 August 2026). "Ten acts for Thailand's Chosen One announced". Escxtra. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
- ↑ ""ฉันจะไม่รอเธออยู่อีกต่อไป เพราะฉันเพิ่งเข้าใจว่า... ฉันไม่จำเป็นต้องรอ" รถไฟขบวนถัดไป กำลังจะเริ่ม..... ✨ เตรียมพบกับ New Single เพลง "วิชญาณี (Wichayanee)" จาก แก้ม วิชญาณี ฟังพร้อมกันครั้งแรกในรายการ THAILAND CHOSEN ONE". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 25 September 2026.
- ↑ ""Ready to experience the Jetset'er lifestyle? It's what you deserve 😌 One of Thailand's premier pop-soul bands want their next VIP trip to be the #EurovisionAsia stage". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 25 September 2026.
- ↑ "MANG x DAOU PITTAYA : ROAD TO THAILAND'S CHOSEN ONE". youtube.com. Retrieved 25 September 2026.
- ↑ "จับตา "MONICA" เสิร์ฟโชว์พิเศษ "คงครวญคอย" บนเวที "Thailand's Chosen One 2026"". ไทยรัฐออนไลน์ (in Thai). 24 September 2026. Retrieved 25 September 2026.
- ↑ ""SAVE THE DATE FOR NEW SINGLE ! สุริยุปราคน (ECLIPSE) ซิงเกิลใหม่จาก Retrospect". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 25 September 2026.
- ↑ "Even after the Ink faded…". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 25 September 2026.
- ↑ "ขอฝัน (Wish) - Zom Marie [Official MV]". youtube.com. Retrieved 25 September 2026.