Koktail presents three exciting events this year: The Ultimate Street Food Festival 2025, Koktail Thailand Restaurant Guide Awards 2026, and the Koktail Thailand Charity Dinner 2025. Discover food, culture, and community all in one series.

A Year of Culinary Celebrations

Thailand’s food scene is one of the richest in the world, celebrated for its flavours, creativity, and diverse ingredients. In 2025, Koktail brings this vibrancy to life with a trio of standout events that highlight everything from street food to fine dining, and from award-winning chefs to meaningful charity. These occasions are set to bring together chefs, diners, and industry leaders in a celebration of Thai food culture.

The three events are The Ultimate Street Food Festival 2025, Koktail Thailand Restaurant Guide Awards 2026, and the Koktail Thailand Charity Dinner 2025. These events showcase the diversity of Thailand’s food scene while also shining a light on the people who make it extraordinary.

The Ultimate Street Food Festival 2025

30 – 31 October & 1 November
Forum, Gaysorn Amarin (GF)
10am – 8pm

The first-ever collaboration between Koktail and Time Out brings together the spirit of street food with the flair of fine dining. Visitors can enjoy familiar favourites reimagined by talented chefs, alongside craft beers, cocktails, and live music.

Over 25 food booths from restaurants across Thailand showcase everything from classic Thai dishes to modern interpretations, each adding its own unique flavour. Taste Thailand’s best street eats under one roof, all for 100-200 THB, with free entry. Grab a drink from local Thai suppliers and enjoy the lively atmosphere.

We’ve got the tunes to match the taste! Below is the live band lineup for The Ultimate Street Food Festival 2025. Enjoy a mix of sounds and styles from local artists while you explore Thailand’s best street eats, drinks, and good vibes all day long.

Hosted by: Koktail Thailand and Time Out Bangkok
With the generous support of our sponsoring partners:

·       Gaysorn Village

·       Wine Now

·       Merai Thailand

Our Media Partners:

·       Thairath Online

·       Thairath Plus

·       Mirror

·       CNN

·       Gastrofilm

The event is open to the general public and aims to create a space where food lovers can connect and celebrate together. To stay updated, follow @koktailmagazine and @TimeOutbangkok.

Free entry–see you there!

#TheUltimateStreetFoodFestival2025 #USFF2025

Koktail Thailand Restaurant Guide Awards 2026

12 November
Gaysorn Urban Resort

Celebrate Thailand’s finest restaurants and culinary talent at this prestigious awards ceremony with over 800 industry leaders.

5.30pm Registration
7pm Awards Presentation

The Koktail Thailand Restaurant Guide Awards is an invitation-only event that honours excellence in the dining world. Around 300 restaurants featured in Koktail’s publication will be recognised, with awards presented to chefs and restaurant owners who have made an impact on the country’s culinary culture.

The evening is set to welcome over 800 invited guests, including leading figures in the hospitality industry. The atmosphere will be one of celebration and recognition, where the very best in Thai dining come together under one roof. This ceremony acknowledges excellence and also inspires future growth in the sector. Join us in an evening of revealing and celebrating Thailand’s best restaurants, service and culinary talent!

Hosted by: Koktail Thailand and Time Out Bangkok
With the generous support of our sponsoring partners:

·       Gaysorn Village

·       Penfolds

·       Wine Now

·       Dandy Whisky

·       Kwai Beer

·       Beer Chiang Mai

·       Inspirador Crafted Spirits

·       Sour Hours

·       PANA Coffee 

·       JHOL

·       VIVIN

·       Rangoon Tea House Bangkok

·       Blue by Alain Ducasse

·       Blue Elephant Restaurant

·       Embassy Room La Marina

Our Media Partners:

·       Thairath Online

·       Thairath Plus

·       Mirror

·       Merai Thailand

·       CNN

·       Gastrofilm

Koktail Thailand Charity Dinner 2025

16 November
Gaysorn Urban Resort, 19th floor

An exclusive evening for 100 VIP guests featuring 12 award-winning chefs, a fine dining menu, and a charity auction to support the Issarachon Foundation. From the farms, fields, and waters of Thailand, the dinner will transform your evening into a celebration of the nation’s bountiful produce.

This ticketed event offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a specially curated menu created by Thailand’s most respected chefs. Guests will experience a pre-dinner reception, followed by 11 courses designed to highlight the very best ingredients from across the country.

The line-up of chefs includes:

• Chef Pop, ADHOC, Bangkok
• Chef Tan, GOAT, Bangkok
• Chef Eakpol, Ekachan, Chiang Mai
• Chef Sachin, INDDEE, Bangkok
• Chef Olivier, COBA, Bangkok
• Chef Grace, Khao San Sek, Bangkok
• Chef Alessandro, Acqua, Bangkok
• Chef Thierry, Signature at VIE Hotel, Bangkok
• Chef Brian, Sirocco by lebua, Bangkok
• Chef Arnaud, Maison Dunand, Bangkok
• Chef Kannika, Phra Nakhon at Capella Bangkok
• Chef Ice, Tengoku at InterContinental Phuket

With a theme of From the Farms, Fields and Waters of Thailand, the evening is both a dining experience and a celebration of Thai produce. Beyond the meal itself, the event carries an important purpose. Special auction will raise funds for the Issarachon Foundation, which supports homeless individuals in Thailand.

Hosted by: Koktail Thailand and Time Out Bangkok
With the generous support of our sponsoring partners:

·       Gaysorn Village

·       Riedel Restaurant & Wine Cellar

·       Wine Garage

·       PANA Coffee

·       Vittel

·       TPN Group

·       Issarachon Foundation

Our Media Partners:

·       Thairath Online

·       Thairath Plus

·       Mirror

·       CNN

·       Gastrofilm

Tickets are priced at 10,000 THB + VAT with wine pairing and 9,000 THB + VAT with alcohol-free pairing. Only 100 seats are available, making this one of the most exclusive dining experiences of the year.

To secure a place, bookings can be made by emailing jk@mediamagination.com or calling 02-237-9800.

The Ultimate Street Food Festival 2025 opens the doors to everyone, celebrating the creativity of chefs and the joy of casual dining. The Koktail Thailand Restaurant Guide Awards 2026 brings recognition to those who are shaping the industry at the highest level. Finally, the Koktail Thailand Charity Dinner 2025 reminds us of the connections that food can create, supporting those in need while celebrating the country’s abundance.

Whether you are a casual food lover, an industry professional, or a supporter of community causes, Koktail’s upcoming events deliver experiences not to be missed.