Halloween celebration in 2023
As Halloween draws near, we can’t help but feel the excitement building up. Halloween celebrations are all about that thrilling mix of spookiness, mystery, and playful fun that brings enchantment to the air. It’s that special time of the year when you get to enjoy this celebration, and dress up as whoever you want to be.
So if you want to make the best of Halloween 2023 in Thailand, make sure you check out these 6 places for a spooktacular Halloween celebration in 2023.
1. Siam Halloween — free concerts with over 100 artists
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Let’s kick things off with the most thrilling event in Bangkok, Siam Halloween. This three-day extravaganza includes free concerts that’ll have you dancing to the lively beats of over 100 Thai artists. What’s more, you have the chance to win a wristband for exclusive access to get up close and personal with the performers on stage.
To secure your spot in the Exclusive Zone, you have a couple of options. You can gather coins through the Flex Hunter app and use them to obtain a wristband. Alternatively, you can get into the spooky spirit by dressing up in a ghostly costume and signing up for a Reward Card. Then, dive into the fun activities to collect stamps and earn yourself a coveted wristband for access to the zone. It’s a fantastic way to be part of the Siam Halloween excitement!
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You can also enjoy its Ghost Market which gathers many well-known food franchise stores with special Halloween items for you to enjoy, such as Pumpkin Spice Bites from Domino’s, Halloween Croissants from Table Patissier, and Hokkaido Pumpkin Burger from Mos Burger.
Not to mention, there’s a Halloween costume contest at the event with prizes amounting to over ฿200,000 (~USD5,500.55). It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase your creativity and maybe even walk away with some fantastic rewards.
For those who love a good scare, you can indulge in some Thai horror movies at the event, and it’ll cost you just 50 coins from Flex Hunter for each movie screening.
Coordinates: Google Maps
2. Junji Ito Horror House in Thailand 2023 — spooky manga works by Junji Ito
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Junji Ito Horror House 2023 now awaits your arrival on the 4th floor of MBK, Bangkok. Until 31st October, you can visit the horror exhibition and appreciate hair-raising and spine-tingling works from Junji Ito, a famous manga Japanese artist.
Inside the exhibition, you’ll find three captivating zones. In Zone 1, the Junji Ito Horror House, you’ll step into a spooky village. You can choose between two routes: Route A, “Ville of Vengeance,” and Route B, “Ville of Evil.” Tickets are available for each route, and if you’re a hardcore fan, you should consider experiencing both for the ultimate scare. During your visit, brave Route A, which will lead you through a hair-raising village with terrifying scenes like a long-haired man on a rooftop and a whispering woman.
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For Zone 2, Junji Ito’s Art Exhibition is a visual delight. It displays Junji Ito’s artistic prowess and features lifelike reproductions of scenes from his manga. You’ll encounter familiar characters like the enigmatic Tomie, the boy with supernatural gifts, Soichi, and the human-head-shaped balloon. The attention to detail in every piece stays faithful to the original works.
After exploring Zone 1 and 2, you can shop collectables at Zone 3, which is a merchandise store full of items such as figures, wall art, water bottles, umbrellas, and clothing, all featuring artwork from Junji Ito’s creations. These unique items will definitely catch your eye and turn heads. Plus, you can even add to your Junji Ito collection with available manga and novels for purchase.
You can buy an early bird ticket at ฿350 (~USD9.63) for each route or a ฿700 (~USD19.26) ticket for A+B routes via Thaiticketmajor.
Coordinates: Google Maps
3. Khaosan Road — a bustling road filled with Halloween festivity
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If we’re talking about Halloween celebration spots in Bangkok, we shouldn’t skip Khaosan Road. As many of you know, this road is one of the liveliest hangout spots among locals and tourists. Thousands of folks will flock to Khaosan Road and enjoy their time at every festival. Halloween is no exception; you’ll find many bars and restaurants decked in a cool Halloween theme and tourists wearing various Halloween costumes and spooky makeup.
You can expect a Halloween Costume Contest this year, as it was a hit last year. Also, a Halloween parade is an enjoyable aspect to look forward to.
Coordinates: Google Maps
4. Chocolate Ville — a large cute restaurant park with European vibes
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What we like about Chocolate Ville is that it is a delightful, family-friendly restaurant park filled with European vibes. During Halloween, it transforms into a photogenic wonderland with many spooky spots such as a graveyard, a haunted house, a house of light, and many other Halloween decorations.
During the evening, you’ll be treated to Halloween parades and various captivating boat shows with some offering stunning fireworks displays.
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To dine here during Halloween, feel free to show up with a Halloween-themed outfit!
On regular days, an admission coupon is priced at ฿120 (~USD3.31). However, during the peak days from October 27th to 31st, the admission fee is ฿150 (~USD4.14). Please be aware that the parking lot can fill up quickly on these peak days, so it’s advisable to use public transportation for your visit.
Opening hours: 2pm-12am, Daily
Coordinates: Google Maps
5. Begin Again — a European-inspired cafe decked in a Halloween theme
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For cafe hoppers, please check out Begin Again and you’ll be enchanted by the appeal of its European design. Visiting this cafe during Halloween, you’ll be greeted by the skeletons lounging around at the front. If you head inside, you’ll feel the creepiness in its dimly lit dining room filled with traditional-looking furniture and skeleton figures.
If you love Western delicacy, we think you will like the food here because they serve various Western dishes. And, to celebrate Halloween, they are offering Halloween-inspired items, such as Black Magic Spaghetti with German Sausage and Black Crunchy Cocoa. The price starts from approximately ฿170 (~USD4.69).
Address: No 1 Soi Krung Thep Kritha 32, Thap Chang, Saphan Sung, Bangkok 10250
Opening hours: 12pm-10.30pm, Daily
Contact: +66 6 1990 1888Â | Begin Again’s Facebook | Google Maps
6. Ghost Farm at One Nimman — Chiang Mai’s Halloween event with fun activities to join
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Seems like Bangkok isn’t the only city with exciting Halloween spots. Ghost Farm is a Halloween event held in downtown Chiang Mai from 27-31 Oct.
The event will be held in One Nimman — a famous shopping centre landmark — and will come alive with entertaining games such as bowling, can knockdown, and a haunted house. You can explore various workshops ranging from painting pumpkins to fortune-telling with a witch’s mystical cards.
The highlights here are a game zone, a haunted house, and a costume contest where you can partake in the fun. If you happen to be a resident of this nature-surrounded city, be sure to free up your schedule and participate in this event!
Coordinates: Google Maps
Enjoy your time on Halloween
If Halloween is your favourite holiday, you won’t want to miss the chance to go out and celebrate. Here are six places where you can enjoy a fantastic Halloween season at the end of the month.
For other articles to read, you can try 9 adventure camps & retreats in Thailand, 10 places to celebrate New Year’s Eve, and things to do in Sao Chingcha.
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