IFEXPO arrives at year’s end for the first time, wrapped in a theme called ‘Welcome from the Warm Side’. Think winter suggested rather than borrowed, carried through colour, design and a festive mood that feels generous without shouting. The fair works as a gentle hunt for gifts that mean something, from one-off artworks to limited handmade pieces meant for people you actually like. Supporting Thai artists comes baked in rather than announced. This edition brings together work from 834 creators across 1,150 booths each day, drawing a crowd led by young women aged 16 to 30, students and early-career adults with sharp eyes for illustration and Korean-leaning cuteness. Bestsellers skew small and charming: die-cut stickers, pins, postcards, keychains and accessories. Food, desserts, cats, cheeky quotes and wide-eyed girls dominate, familiar enough to smile at, personal enough to take home.
December 20-21. B120-220 at the door. 5/F, Siam Paragon, 10am-8pm