BrandThink has joined forces with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and a group of creators to transform every alley in Ari into a trendy walking district, packed with markets, live music, film screenings, and workshops throughout the three days.
Get ready to warm up and prepare your appetite because at the end of May, the hip Ari neighborhood will be transformed into a creative playground for ThinkFest 2026 under the concept Everybody Changes. BrandThink is collaborating with the Phaya Thai District Office and private partners to turn every Ari alley into a fun and accessible walking route for everyone.
Saichon Jangsamiya, Director of Phaya Thai District, said they want this area to become a model walkable city because Ari has a distinctive identity and a very strong community. This event is a key opportunity to advance the Creative District policy, encouraging Bangkok residents to enjoy life on safe sidewalks that connect shops and public spaces through art, creative activities, and happiness.
Aklakorn Kransorn, Managing Director of BrandThink and the event’s main organizer, explained that ThinkFest 2026 is not just a typical community event but a showcase of the Creative Ecosystem’s potential, using creators’ energy to turn ideas into cultural ripples. The event will spread across various spots to let people experience diverse aspects including food,music, and lifestyle,that are friendly to everyone.
Thiwaporn Patanaraveeroj, CEO of GUMP’s Ari and representative of private partners long involved with the area, added that this collaboration will further energize Ari’s vibrancy. The private sector is united in opening spaces and creating new activities to welcome visitors, whether cool check-in spots or exclusive menus for the event, proving Ari is ready to evolve and grow with everyone’s creativity.
Another major highlight to enliven shoppers is the project "Tra Lat Market with a Mark" by Jirat Pornpanitpan, CEO of CheezeLooker, who reinterprets the charm of flea markets in a new style called "Market with a Mark" which focuses on building identity and branding for creator products to make them distinctive and memorable. The aim is to convey that shopping in a creative district is not just buying but discovering the spirit and creativity embedded in every item, a core element of the creative ecosystem in Ari.
Highlights that creative hoppers should not miss include
For those wishing to attend ThinkFest 2026, the event runs from 29 to 31 May 2026 with activities spread across Ari alleys such as at GUMP’s Ari, Ari Soi 3, and Soi 5. The recommended way to get there is by taking the BTS Skytrain to Ari station.