The first Koktail Thailand Kraft Workshop Food & Drink Market brought together local makers, food lovers and craft enthusiasts for two days of food, drinks and popular hands-on workshops at Forum, Gaysorn Amarin, on 31 October–1 November 2026.

Held on 31 October–1 November 2026 at Forum, Gaysorn Amarin (GF), the first Koktail Thailand Kraft Workshop Food & Drink Market, hosted by Koktail Thailand and Time Out Bangkok, brought together two days of good food, refreshing drinks, creative finds and hands-on workshops. The workshops proved to be one of the highlights of the event, drawing strong interest from visitors eager to try something new, learn new skills and explore different aspects of food, drink and craft.

Running from 10am to 8pm each day, the market celebrated the people and craftsmanship behind Bangkok’s growing craft scene, bringing together independent businesses, local creations and creative talents. With 10 workshops across two days, alongside a line-up of food, drinks and handcrafted pieces, the event offered visitors plenty of opportunities to discover local makers, get involved and connect with the creative community.

A Market Full of Flavours & Handmade Finds

From comfort food favourites to specialty drinks and handcrafted creations, the market featured 20 booths with a diverse mix of local flavours and independent brands.

Visitors enjoyed a variety of food from participating brands, including FRICKIN’ Fried Chicken, Mot Daeng, BORAN Cafe and Restaurant, Marigold Cafe, 1823 Tea Lounge by Ronnefeldt, Gemmi Bakery, Green & Organic, Stoke Bangkok, Fruit Series, Astronut and Gurt girl.

FRICKIN’ Fried Chicken

Mot Daeng

BORAN Cafe and Restaurant

Marigold Cafe

1823 Tea Lounge by Ronnefeldt

Gemmi Bakery

Green & Organic

Stoke Bangkok

Fruit Series

Astronut

Gurt girl

The drinks line-up included Lazy Cat Coffee, NORSE.cnx, Inspirador Crafted Spirit by Amber HSCL, KNOTT, Tamaya Tearoom and Pikul Bar. Meanwhile, handcrafted pieces from apous.studio, Dao Handicraft and Libra & Pisces added a creative touch to the market.

Lazy Cat Coffee

NORSE.cnx

Inspirador Crafted Spirit by Amber HSCL

KNOTT

Tamaya Tearoom

Pikul Bar

apous.studio

Dao Handicraft

Libra & Pisces

Bringing Creativity to Life Through Workshops

Throughout the two days, visitors took part in 10 hands-on workshops, with five sessions each day. Led by participating brands and creative talents, the workshops gave visitors the chance to try something new, learn new skills and get creative.

On 31 October, visitors joined a cooking class with Green & Organic, an illustration workshop with Phannapast, matcha making with Marigold Cafe, Thai dessert making with BORAN Cafe and Restaurant and tea blending with 1823 Tea Lounge by Ronnefeldt.

Cooking class with Green & Organic

An illustration workshop with Phannapast

Matcha making with Marigold Cafe

Thai dessert making with BORAN Cafe and Restaurant

Tea blending with 1823 Tea Lounge by Ronnefeldt

The programme on 1 November featured an art and craft workshop by Koko Do Art, a dinnerware beading session with apous.studio, sauce making with FRICKIN’ Fried Chicken, Thai dessert making with BORAN Cafe and Restaurant and hot sauce making with Chef Shane Reichenbach of Stoke Bangkok.

An art and craft workshop by Koko Do Art

A dinnerware beading session with apous.studio

Sauce making with FRICKIN’ Fried Chicken

Pla Taphian Fish making with BORAN Cafe and Restaurant

Hot sauce making with Chef Shane Reichenbach of Stoke Bangkok.

Free and open to all, the market welcomed food lovers and craft enthusiasts for two days of food, drinks and creative activities, with opportunities to meet local makers, learn new skills and support independent businesses. 

Celebrating the People Behind the Market

The Koktail Thailand Kraft Workshop Food & Drink Market was hosted by Koktail Thailand and Time Out Bangkok, with the generous support of its sponsoring partners, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Gaysorn Village.

The event also received media support from Time Out Bangkok, Thairath Online, Thairath Plus, Mirror and Gastrofilm.

The two-day market welcomed a lively crowd and celebrated Bangkok’s food, drink and creative community, with thanks to all our partners, participating brands and visitors for making the first edition a success.