Thailand is set to be represented at the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 with the song "Aroma", written by Jaruwat Cheawaram, Nita Chavalit, Piyatida Lekklang, Vorapat Vongsukont and Worachet Thanupongcharat, and performed by Lekklang under her stage name Mang alongside 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 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. On 4 August, it was announced that Channel 3 would select its entry for the contest through Thailand's Chosen One.
Before Eurovision Asia Thailand's Chosen One
Format 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.
Competing acts On 19 August 2026, the 10 competing artists were announced.
+ Thailand's Chosen One participants Artist Song Songwriter(s) Gam Wichayanee "Wichayanee" "Oh Yeah" JMNK "Nonchalant" Mang & Daou " (Aroma)" Monica "" " (Eclipse)" and Tara Viis "Faded Ink" "Girlslikegirls" Zom Marie " (Wish)" D Gerrard "I'm Just Lucky"
Contest overview The final was held on 27 September 2026 at 18:00 ICT. The show was hosted by K. Nui Sujira and DJ Nui. The interval act was Sek Loso performing "Don't Look Back In Anger".
+ Thailand's Chosen One final Artist Song Place 1 Wonderframe "Girlslikegirls" 2 Retrospect " (Eclipse)" 3 Monica "" 4 JMNK "Nonchalant" 5 Jetset'er "Oh Yeah" 6 Tigger and Tara Viis "Faded Ink" 7 Mang & Daou " (Aroma)" Winner 8 Zom Marie " (Wish)" 9 Gam Wichayanee "Wichayanee" Top 3 10 D Gerrard "I'm Just Lucky" Top 3
Participation overview + Table key 1 First place 2 Second place 3 Third place ◁ Last place X Entry selected but did not compete † Upcoming event
+ Participation history YearArtist SongLanguage Final Points 2026Mang & Daou"Aroma" Thai Upcoming †
Hostings YearLocationVenuePresenters2026BangkokOne Bangkok ForumWoody Milintachinda and Cindy Bishop
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