Eurovision Song Contest Set to Launch in Asia With Bangkok as Host City

By K.J. Yossman

K.J. Yossman

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The Eurovision Song Contest is set to launch in Asia for the first time, with Bangkok chosen as the inaugural host city.

The show’s grand final will take place in Thailand’s capital on Nov. 14.

Among the ten confirmed countries participating so far are Thailand’s Channel 3, South Korea’s PK Inc., Malaysia’s Media Prima (TV3), Philippines’ ABS-CBN, Vietnam’s Vietnam Television (VTV3), Cambodia’s TV5 Cambodia, Laos’ Vientiane Capital Television (VTE9), Bangladesh’s NTV, Bhutan’s Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS) and Nepal’s Himalaya TV.

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