Check in at CEA South: Pinning Songkhla as the New Creative Economy Hub with a Cant-Miss Grand Event

Southern Thailand is set to soar, inviting everyone to check in at "CEA South," establishing Songkhla as the new hub for the creative economy, along with a spectacular event you won’t want to miss.

The new landmark for Southerners has officially opened. The Creative Economy Agency (CEA) has launched the “Creative Economy Agency Southern Region” (CEA South) and TCDC Songkhla, serving as a central link connecting people, businesses, and cities across the 14 southern provinces.

The key goal is to propel Southern Thailand to become a “Creative Wellness & Tourism Hub,” transforming cultural assets, food, tourism, and local lifestyles into economic value aligned with global trends such as the De-Stress Economy, which focuses on well-being.

Event Highlight: Celebrating Refining Southern Spectrum

To mark the grand opening, CEA South invites everyone to experience the creative festival "Refining Southern Spectrum: Uniting Creative Lights to Drive the Southern Economy," showcasing Southern Thailand’s charm from fresh perspectives you may never have seen before.

Four fully packed creative activity zones over three days at CEA South

• “Southern Soul, Global Sanctuary” exhibition lets visitors experience the potential of the South through wellness and tourism.
• “South Dimension” exhibition features cutting-edge art and furniture design inspired by local materials and traditional wisdom, created by top Southern artists.
• Shop for crafts at “Neighbor Lad” (Creative Market), a relaxed creative market with over 50 brands rooted in the Southern comfort lifestyle, offering a complete range of crafts.,Healing food and relaxing services.
• Talks and workshops to spark ideas include the panel “South Shift: Reframing Regional Growth,” inviting experts from various fields to explore the future of Southern Thailand’s economy amid global changes.

Attendees can also enjoy the rhythm of Southern life blending traditional and contemporary arts, such as performances by Rhythm of Sati x Norah Thamnit and Singora Harmony.

Discover new opportunities and help drive Thailand’s creative economy forward together at the event.  Refining Southern Spectrum: Uniting Creative Lights to Drive the Southern Economy will take place from 19 to 21 June 2026, from 11:00 to 21:00 at the CEA South building, Songkhla province. Admission is free with no charge.