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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is presenting Molam World with Amazing Thailand at Wonderfruit 2025, marking the festival’s 10th anniversary from 11 to 15 December at The Fields, Siam Country Club in Chon Buri. Supported through TAT’s Event Marketing programme for the ninth consecutive year, Wonderfruit serves as a live international platform for Thailand’s new global campaign, Unforgettable Experience: Healing is the New Luxury, positioning the country as a destination for high-value, experience-driven travel.

A decade of Wonderfruit as a cultural meeting point

Under the theme Decade of Wonder, Wonderfruit has grown into an internationally recognised gathering that connects people through art, music and Thai ways of life. For TAT, the festival represents more than a branding opportunity. It translates strategic priorities into immersive, on-site experiences that highlight Thailand’s strengths in wellness, creativity, culture and sustainability, while generating economic impact and reinforcing the country’s reputation as a world-class tourism and events destination.

“Wonderfruit demonstrates the role of Event Marketing in shaping Thailand’s international tourism profile. Through nine consecutive years of support, TAT has brought together culture, wellness and sustainability in ways that resonate with today’s mindful travellers. Molam World with Amazing Thailand and the application of Amazing Thailand Sustainable Tourism show how Thai identity and responsible tourism can create lasting value for visitors and communities,” says Mr. Nithee Seeprae, TAT Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications.

Molam World introduces northeastern Thai heritage

At the heart of TAT’s presence is Molam World with Amazing Thailand, a dedicated cultural zone presenting the heritage of northeastern Thailand to a global audience. Through the Molam Theatre, molam is showcased as a living cultural expression rooted in community life and storytelling. Performances by Thai and international artists reinterpret traditional sounds in a contemporary, immersive format, inviting audiences to connect through rhythm, movement and shared participation.

Culinary traditions as part of well-being

TAT’s Open Kitchen adds another dimension by highlighting Thai culinary wisdom from all five regions, using locally sourced ingredients. The programme frames food as an element of holistic well-being, with dishes inspired by northern herbal rice traditions, northeastern sticky rice and som tam, central Thai pomelo salad and mackerel, eastern fruit-based beverages paired with sea salt and shrimp paste, and southern-style spicy mushroom creations. Together, these offerings present Thai cuisine as both cultural heritage and nourishment.

Participatory culture and sustainable tourism

Further cultural depth comes from Phi Ta Khon performances by the local community of Dan Sai District in Loei Province, accompanied by hands-on workshops where participants create and decorate masks. These activities reflect TAT’s focus on participatory culture as a pathway to emotional and spiritual renewal, blending tradition with creativity in an accessible international setting.

Aligned with its sustainability priorities, TAT is promoting Wonderfruit 2025 under the Amazing Thailand Sustainable Tourism emblem. The endorsement reflects the festival’s strong environmental and community focus and connects it with other healing-oriented events supported by TAT nationwide, including Dragonfly Summit 2025, Krabi Rewild and Life Expo 2025.

Economic impact and international reach

Wonderfruit continues to demonstrate the economic value of experience-led events. In 2024, the festival welcomed up to 25,000 visitors per day, with most attendees travelling from outside Chon Buri. International guests stayed an average of 7.7 days in Thailand and spent around 120,000 Baht per person, generating a total economic impact of 710.73 million Baht and benefits across the national tourism supply chain.

As Wonderfruit marks a decade of growth, TAT’s long-standing partnership underscores the festival’s role as a global connector of culture, creativity and community, and as a driver of sustainable, high-value tourism for travellers seeking meaningful, healing-led experiences.

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