A troupe of Thailand's ancient cat breeds will take centre stage during Thailand Cat Lovers Fair 2026, which will kick off on March 27 and run daily from 10am to 8pm until March 29. The venue is Impact Exhibition Hall 5, Muang Thong Thani.
The fair will transform over 5,000m² space into a "Meow Land" where visitors will be amazed by the beauty of legendary and rarely-seen ancient Thai cats, namely the lotus petal-coloured cat -- an auspicious and extremely rare-coloured breed that will make its first appearance in Thailand at the event.
Prepare to witness Nilkan with two-coloured eyes -- a black cat believed to bring good fortune; a diamond-eyed cat, one of the world's oldest domestic cats affectionately called a little lion; and a grey Wilas cat admired for its elegance and ancient Thai feline heritage.
Visitors will also have a chance to get up close with Thailand's five auspicious cat breeds -- Suphalak, Korat, Wichienmaat, Konja and Khao Manee. They will be showcased alongside rare international breeds from around the world such as the European Burmese, Oriental Shorthair and Abyssinian.
The event offers a stage for Thailand Cat Lovers Fair CFA International Cat Show 2, an international standard competition where experts and judges will search for the finest pedigree cats, on March 28 and 29 from 10am to 5.30pm.
There will also be the Ancient Thai Cat competition on March 28 from 10am to 5.30pm and the Fun Show competition where felines of any breed will compete and showcase their charm on March 29 from 10am to 4pm.
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A string of playful challenges and fun activities will be arranged for both cats and their owners. They include cat fortune games, a meow speed run and eating challenge as well as the Cat Lookbook which offers exclusive fashion photo snaps and souvenir-making workshops.
Beyond entertainment, cat owners can expand their knowledge through a special talk, Understanding Your Cat's Mind, on March 29 at 5pm. It will be conducted by Dr Manussanan Sangkpitak, a feline medicine specialist from the Veterinarian 4 Animal Hospital, and Natch Prasopsin, owner of the page "Toon Hua Khong Baw (Kingdom of Tigers)".
Also, step into the world of faith and tradition associated with cats as described in ancient manuscripts through a series of discussions on March 27, starting at 10.30am.
This is a chance to explore the treasury of Thai cats recorded in historical Samut Khoi manuscripts, revisit the legend of the diamond-eyed cat with Supat Ketsuwan from Ban Thai Cat Nong Khaem and discover the secrets of the Wilas cat with Ban Thai Cat Kru Sippakorn from Chainat province.
Meanwhile, expert veterinarians will provide free basic health check-ups; consultations on general health assessments, oral and dental care and behaviour development; and free vaccinations (limited availability).
More than 150 booths will be offering premium products catering to every lifestyle -- from luxury pet strollers and smart gadgets to stylish clothing, accessories and specialised nutrition products for cats.
Entry fee is 20 baht (free for children and cats).
Visit thailandcatloversfair.com.