Bangkok Design Week 2026 has officially begun! Now in its 9th year, the festival opens with a lively atmosphere under the theme “DESIGN S/O/S,” which looks at design as a practical tool for responding to the challenges of the city, the economy, and everyday life through collaboration between the public sector, private sector, and creative communities. The opening ceremony was held on 29 January 2026 at TCDC Bangkok, marking the start of BKKDW 2026 and setting out to turn Bangkok into a “city of opportunities” through design.

The festival focuses on three main pillars: Creative Talent, highlighting creative potential; Design Business, linking design with business opportunities; and The District, using design to support and energize local neighborhoods. BKKDW is expected to welcome more than 400,000 visitors from Thailand and abroad, with an estimated economic impact of over 1 billion THB.

BKKDW 2026 spreads across Bangkok, covering four main districts, Charoenkrung – Talat Noi, Phra Nakhon, Pak Khlong Talat, and Bang Lamphu – Khaosan, along with more than 140 venues citywide. Hundreds of design programs by Thai and international designers come together to test ideas, take action, and show how design can help cities and people move forward together.