Bangkok Illustration Fair 2025: MEET UP

A large annual event that gathers artists of various generations and art styles from 16 countries which is Thailand, China, Republic of Korea, Japan, Italy, New Zealand, Netherlands, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Brunei, Russia and Greece to showcase their works, share experiences, and find opportunities to expand on what they love and are passionate about. As well as 6 guest artists, including NOMA: one of Korea's most well-known and successful illustrators., Skill-Panatthorn Fakthong: a 5-year-old writer and artist, Pol Huiprasert: founder of H.U.I. well-recognized in the production design world particularly in the music industry., Urban Sketchers Thailand: a gathering of sketching lovers from various professions, WHOSMiNG: an artist from Taipei whose work primarily revolves around the themes of TRAVEL & COFFEE, and Veerachai Duangpla or THE DUANG: a Thai artist who has been drawing cartoons for over twenty years.

Please be prepared for a large annual event that gathers artists of various generations and art styles from 16 countries which is Thailand, China, Republic of Korea, Japan, Italy, New Zealand, Netherlands, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Brunei, Russia and Greece to showcase their works, share experiences, and find opportunities to expand on what they love and are passionate about. As well as 6 guest artists, including NOMA: one of Korea's most well-known and successful illustrators., Skill-Panatthorn Fakthong: a 5-year-old writer and artist, Pol Huiprasert: founder of H.U.I. well-recognized in the production design world particularly in the music industry., Urban Sketchers Thailand: a gathering of sketching lovers from various professions, WHOSMiNG: an artist from Taipei whose work primarily revolves around the themes of TRAVEL & COFFEE, and Veerachai Duangpla or THE DUANG: a Thai artist who has been drawing cartoons for over twenty years.

This year, BKKIF also expanded cooperation both domestically and internationally. To create more knowledge and experience exchange, we have an increase in the number of international artists. We have set up an 'International Alliance' zone in collaboration with 8 partners from 7 countries, including: Bologna Children's Book Fair from Italy, Kuala Lumpur Illustration Fair (KLIF) from Malaysia, Illustration Taipei (IT) from Taiwan, Organisation of Illustrators Council (OIC) and Illustration Art Festival (IAF) from Singapore, Illustration Korea (IK) from Republic of Korea, Jakarta Illustration & Creative Arts Fair (JICAF) from Indonesia, Hong Kong Illustration and Creative Show (HKICS) from Hongkong, and GAF Illustration Art Festival from China. We guarantee you'll get to know quite a number of exchange artists and content partners such as TACC, The Art Auction Center, and MOODY. Moreover, a great art supporter like ‘Spacebar Zine’ will create zine workshops for everyone to enjoy at the event as well.

We also have many activities to support both artists and participants, such as a space for artists to interact and present their works through 'B2A Matching' or business-to-artist matching. And the newest activity: 'Portfolio Review' in which all artists can bring artworks to receive comments and advice from professional artists. Additionally, there are many special activities such as 'MESSAGE to Artist': to let us write down good messages sent to artists, and 'BKKIF Candidate Showcase': a space to showcase the works of all BKKIF 2025 applicants who submitted their works via the website.

This year, we also emphasize on character creator showcases. Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), our government partner will be joined to build a good understanding of the creative and character industries, both copyright law, and business aspects. This will play a crucial role in creating a strong ecosystem for the illustration industry. The work of four illustrators and character creators: Cat Me Five, Cheesy Duck, ThisisBoringday, and Switch Panda will be showcased at BKKIF 2025.

Finally, we'll wrap up with a special contest for all artists, designers, and creators! Central THAM, one of this year's sponsors, is collaborating with BKKIF to organize the 'Central THAM Mascot Design Contest'. Under the concept of 'Social and Environmental Sustainability', the contest aims to reflect creativity, create positive impact, and inspire society towards a better future. Submissions are open from 4th October 2025 onward. Stay tuned for more details on the Bangkok Illustration Fair Facebook Page!

Bangkok Illustration Fair 2025 is organized with the great support from the government partners: Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), and sponsored by Central THAM, centralwOrld, ThaiBev, Birdy Cafe, Koncept Play, eventpop, Webudding, Bar B Q Plaza, SC Asset, LINE Creators, DHA Siamwalla, and Papermore. BKKIF is also working along with experts in the creative circle both from Thailand and abroad who will act as ‘BKKIF Reviewers’. They will review 201 artists’ works and select their favourite artist(s) to receive reward(s). The rewards are coming in the form of 'opportunities' in different formats.

Bangkok Illustration Fair 2025 is held from 23-26 October 2025 at centralwOrld PULSE, 7th floor of centralwOrld., 11.00-20.00 HRS. (The first day opens at 14.00 HRS.) The event includes artwork exhibitions, sales of artists’ works, talks, as well as providing opportunities for artists to work in the professional field of Illustration. BKKIF 2024 was founded for art and illustration lovers, including the general public, business entities, media, and artists themselves, to participate in, learn something new, and receive positive energy.

Key visual by ‘Nopkarian’, one of BKKIF 2024 artists, who has been selected and rewarded by Bangkok Illustration Fair team to take care of this year's main visual theme.

One Day Pass: 150 THB (including tax and all fees)

#Ticket available at Eventpop: eventpop.me/s/bkkif2025

- Payment Channel: Credit/Debit Card, QR PromptPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, TrueMoney Wallet

- Free entry for children under 130 cm in height

- Ticket will also be sold at the venue which is 200 THB. However, online purchasing is recommended to avoid a very long queue in front of the event.

*Special offer for the first 1,000 visitors of each day! Get a free Poy Sian brand inhaler in a limited edition package designed for BKKIF 2025 only.*

This year, BKKIF also expanded cooperation both domestically and internationally. To create more knowledge and experience exchange, we have an increase in the number of international artists. We have set up an 'International Alliance' zone in collaboration with 8 partners from 7 countries, including: Bologna Children's Book Fair from Italy, Kuala Lumpur Illustration Fair (KLIF) from Malaysia, Illustration Taipei (IT) from Taiwan, Organisation of Illustrators Council (OIC) and Illustration Art Festival (IAF) from Singapore, Illustration Korea (IK) from Republic of Korea, Jakarta Illustration & Creative Arts Fair (JICAF) from Indonesia, Hong Kong Illustration and Creative Show (HKICS) from Hongkong, and GAF Illustration Art Festival from China. We guarantee you'll get to know quite a number of exchange artists and content partners such as TACC, The Art Auction Center, and MOODY. Moreover, a great art supporter like ‘Spacebar Zine’ will create zine workshops for everyone to enjoy at the event as well.

We also have many activities to support both artists and participants, such as a space for artists to interact and present their works through 'B2A Matching' or business-to-artist matching. And the newest activity: 'Portfolio Review' in which all artists can bring artworks to receive comments and advice from professional artists. Additionally, there are many special activities such as 'MESSAGE to Artist': to let us write down good messages sent to artists, and 'BKKIF Candidate Showcase': a space to showcase the works of all BKKIF 2025 applicants who submitted their works via the website.

This year, we also emphasize on character creator showcases. Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), our government partner will be joined to build a good understanding of the creative and character industries, both copyright law, and business aspects. This will play a crucial role in creating a strong ecosystem for the illustration industry. The work of four illustrators and character creators: Cat Me Five, Cheesy Duck, ThisisBoringday, and Switch Panda will be showcased at BKKIF 2025.

Finally, we'll wrap up with a special contest for all artists, designers, and creators! Central THAM, one of this year's sponsors, is collaborating with BKKIF to organize the 'Central THAM Mascot Design Contest'. Under the concept of 'Social and Environmental Sustainability', the contest aims to reflect creativity, create positive impact, and inspire society towards a better future. Submissions are open from 4th October 2025 onward. Stay tuned for more details on the Bangkok Illustration Fair Facebook Page!

Bangkok Illustration Fair 2025 is organized with the great support from the government partners: Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), and sponsored by Central THAM, centralwOrld, ThaiBev, Birdy Cafe, Koncept Play, eventpop, Webudding, Bar B Q Plaza, SC Asset, LINE Creators, DHA Siamwalla, and Papermore. BKKIF is also working along with experts in the creative circle both from Thailand and abroad who will act as ‘BKKIF Reviewers’. They will review 201 artists’ works and select their favourite artist(s) to receive reward(s). The rewards are coming in the form of 'opportunities' in different formats.

Bangkok Illustration Fair 2025 is held from 23-26 October 2025 at centralwOrld PULSE, 7th floor of centralwOrld., 11.00-20.00 HRS. (The first day opens at 14.00 HRS.) The event includes artwork exhibitions, sales of artists’ works, talks, as well as providing opportunities for artists to work in the professional field of Illustration. BKKIF 2024 was founded for art and illustration lovers, including the general public, business entities, media, and artists themselves, to participate in, learn something new, and receive positive energy.

Key visual by ‘Nopkarian’, one of BKKIF 2024 artists, who has been selected and rewarded by Bangkok Illustration Fair team to take care of this year's main visual theme.

One Day Pass: 150 THB (including tax and all fees)

#Ticket available at Eventpop: eventpop.me/s/bkkif2025

- Payment Channel: Credit/Debit Card, QR PromptPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, TrueMoney Wallet

- Free entry for children under 130 cm in height

- Ticket will also be sold at the venue which is 200 THB. However, online purchasing is recommended to avoid a very long queue in front of the event.

*Special offer for the first 1,000 visitors of each day! Get a free Poy Sian brand inhaler in a limited edition package designed for BKKIF 2025 only.*