When Thailand legalised cannabis in 2022, the shift was seismic. A nation once synonymous with draconian drug penalties suddenly became the region’s green frontier. It wasn’t only about new rules, it was about atmosphere. Suddenly, weed wasn’t whispered about in back alleys; it was sold in broad daylight alongside cold brew and coconut water. Out of that cultural swerve came festivals like Nudkinpuk Fair – a cheeky celebration of all things leafy.
This year, the fair takes place at Chang Chul Creative Park on November 8-9 from 4pm-midnight. Once a one-night affair, it now stretches into two evenings, giving space for more than 100 vendors to pitch up. Think cannabis cultivators, kratom brewers and health food makers rubbing shoulders with indie artisans and wellness enthusiasts. It’s a collision of markets and mindsets, but one that insists on sustainability and responsible consumption.
Chang Chul’s grounds will be split into three zones – healing, battle and stoner. Each offers its own peculiar mood: massage and herbal workshops in one corner, a boxing ring doubling as a stage in another, then a haze of smoke and soundtracks in the last. It’s music, but not music alone. You might leave with a new strain, a new opinion, or a new yoga posture.
Headliners this year lean into eclecticism: Srirajah Rockers, Desktop Error, Bomb at Track and Rejizz. But the real pull may lie in what Nudkinpuk is plotting for its near future. This year’s edition promises to be even stranger, holding fast to its DIY spirit while expanding into full-blown carnival territory.
In 2025, Nudkinpuk Fair gears up to broaden its range of activities while staying true to its roots with the following zones:
- Cannabis cup – Not just a flower competition but joint-rolling contests too, rewarding dexterity as much as quality.
- Open mic on boxing ring – Exactly what it says: a stage in the shape of a fight pit where anyone can take the mic.
- High talk – Panel discussions crossing between health, business and the psychedelic unknown.
- Music concert – From reggae to post-rock, a line-up that refuses to settle into one mood.
- Person of the year award – Recognition for those actually moving the cannabis culture forward.
And then there’s the wildcard: Miss Mary Jane, a beauty pageant with a twist, where contestants don’t just parade but also articulate what cannabis culture means in 2025.
Nudkinpuk Fair (Lock n’Roll) lands on November 8-9 at Chang Chul Creative Park. The vibe, as always, floats somewhere between community fair and cosmic experiment. Tickets are B150, grab yours here.