Thailand has chosen its voice for the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia. MANG x DAOU won Thailand’s Chosen One with “Aroma” at a live National Selection Show held at Centerpoint Entertainment in Bangkok on Sunday 27 September. The duo will now take the song to the Grand Final at One Bangkok Forum on Saturday 14 November.
For MANG and DAOU Pittaya, the win marks a new chapter in a story that began long before their collaboration. United by the same dream, they once followed separate paths through Thailand’s entertainment industry. Now they will share a stage before audiences across Asia and beyond.
MANG is LIT Entertainment’s first female solo artist, known for her powerful vocals and T-pop sound infused with Thai flair. DAOU is a singer, actor and MC who won first place on LazIcon. Together, they bring their distinct artistry and energy to “Aroma” as they prepare to perform alongside acts from 10 other countries.
DAOU said: “It’s such a big opportunity and an honour to represent Thailand. Our culture has so many different sides that we can share, and now that we’ve won, we’ll do everything we can to represent Thai style on this big stage. Thailand is the host, and we want to make it a surprise for everyone.”
MANG said: “We’ve put so many Thai elements into the song, and we hope people in other countries will discover what Thailand is through it. This is a moment in history for me and one of the greatest opportunities of my life. We’re so excited, and we’ll do our very best.”
Assaf Blecher, Executive Producer, Eurovision Song Contest Asia, said: “Thailand’s national selection show offered audiences an exciting preview of what MANG x DAOU will bring to the Grand Final. Eurovision Song Contest Asia provides a unique platform for artists from across the region to showcase their music, creativity and cultural identity on one stage. We are delighted to welcome Thailand’s chosen representatives to One Bangkok Forum this November, where they will compete alongside artists from 10 other countries across the region.”
Fans can experience the inaugural Contest live at One Bangkok Forum on Saturday 14 November. Tickets go on general sale on Friday 2 October at 09:00 AM Bangkok time. An exclusive Eurofan presale opens on Thursday 1 October at 14:00 Bangkok time. Fans can sign up to become a Eurofan on the Eurovision Song Contest website to access the presale.
Tickets will be available for both the live televised Grand Final and a Preview Show rehearsal. Grand Final tickets start at around THB 1,670, while Preview Show tickets start at around THB 1,170. Fans can pay by credit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay or supported local payment methods, and access their tickets through Thailand Megatix.
MANG x DAOU now joins artists from Bhutan, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Laos and Malaysia who have been selected for the Contest. More National Selection Shows are still to come, giving fans the chance to discover the remaining acts before they meet in Bangkok.
Fans can watch the shows live on the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel and vote on the Eurovision Asia website:
- Wednesday 30 September: Voice of Bangladesh
- Saturday 3 October: The Sound of Vietnam
- Wednesday 7 October: Nepal Decides
- Saturday 10 October: Mongolia’s Chosen One
- Saturday 17 October: Cambodia’s Finest Voice
More information about the Contest and the National Selection Shows is available on the Eurovision Song Contest Asia website.
