Eurovision Song Contest Set to Launch in Asia With Bangkok as Host City
By K.J. Yossman
Published on March 31, 2026.
The Eurovision Song Contest is set to launch in Asia for the first time, with Bangkok chosen as the inaugural host city. The grand final will take place in Thailand's capital on Nov. 14. Among the ten confirmed countries participating so far are Thailand’s Channel 3, South Korea’S PK Inc., Malaysia’�s Media Prima (TV3), Philippines’ ABS-CBN, Laos’ Vientiane Capital Television (VTE9), Bangladesh”s NTV, Bhutan’a. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is coordinating the contest with Voxovation, 2O Productions and Thailand's Channel 3. The EBU also aims to create a show that reflects Asia's cultural and artistic aspirations.
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