THAI NEXT

“An Extraordinary Night When Thailand’s talented artist gather in New York City”

THAI NEXT: GLAMOROUS – GLORIOUS – GLOBAL

Reception Night: May 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Venue: LAVAN CHELSEA, New York City

The Royal Thai Consulate-General in New York, in partnership with Thai Theatre Foundation, proudly presents “THAI NEXT: GLAMOROUS – GLORIOUS – GLOBAL.”
Set for May 24, 2025, at Lavan Chelsea in New York City, this event will be an extraordinary night as Thailand’s talented artists gather to showcase and celebrate the next chapter of Thai artistic and cultural creativity. 

THAI NEXT will voice the energy and dynamic expression of Thai arts and culture from local to global in a glamorous and glorious way with the touch of Thai deep-rooted traditions, bringing together celebrated Thai artists and top NYC-based influencers to co-create immersive content across four pillars of Thailand’s art and culture: culinary arts, fashion, performing arts, and music.

The reception will begin with welcome remarks by Ms. Somjai Taphaopong, Consul General of Thailand in New York, followed by Keng S. Meateanuwat, the Co-Executive Director of Thai Theatre Foundation. The unforgettable evening will feature live performances and engaging artist interviews, offering a rare glimpse into the creative minds behind the event. Guests will enjoy a selection of a variety of food from top Thai restaurants in New York City, such as BKK NEW YORK, Claude, Dagg Thai, Kamrai Thai, LUMLUM, MAY KAIDEE, Pranakorn, Thai Villa, and Zabb PuTawn Brooklyn, along with beverages provided by Paleewong Trading Co Plc, Na Rath, and Group B. To make the night even more memorable, guests will receive an exclusive souvenir from Thai Beverage Plc.

Media partners for this event include Tourism Authority of Thailand - New York Office,
and Thai Trade Center - New York, whose support helps amplify the visibility of Thai creativity and innovation to a broader global audience.

Featured Guests & Artists Include:
Hosted by Sai Somboon, the evening features performances by Waewdao Sirisook
and Keerati Jinakunwiphat, with live music by Sorawat Ruangamporn, Sathapat Sangsuwan, and Chamni Sripraram. The fashion showcase by Sirini features models Mimi Tao, Tiffany Sarn, Sasithorn Panichnok, and more.

At its heart, THAI NEXT is about redefining how the world experiences Thai culture through collaboration, storytelling, and creative exchange, highlighting Thailand’s thriving creative economy and the evolving role of Thailand in global arts and culture.

For more information, please visit: Thaitheatre.org/en/thainext

For attendance inquiries, 

• Thai Theatre Foundation: development@thaitheatre.org

• Parisa Preechakrekkun, Project Manager

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#THAINEXT #GlamorousGloriousGlobal #ExperienceThailand