Poh Teck Tung Foundation Launches 2026 Vegetarian Festival
The Poh Teck Tung Foundation has officially commenced its 2026 Vegetarian Festival, offering free plant-based meals to the public in Bangkok.
On October 9, 2026, the Poh Teck Tung Foundation in Bangkok held a formal ceremony to inaugurate its annual Vegetarian Festival. Led by Vice Chairman Dr. Suthat Techaviboon and other foundation board members, the event featured the traditional invocation of the Nine Emperor Gods (Kiu Ong Huk Jow) to open the ceremonial grounds at the Tai Hong Kong Shrine.
This cultural event is significant for residents and visitors alike, as the foundation is providing free vegetarian meals to the public throughout the duration of the festival. The offerings are available starting from October 9 and will continue until October 18, 2026, at the foundation’s headquarters in Phlap Phla Chai.
For those interested in experiencing this traditional Chinese-Thai observance, the site serves as a central hub for merit-making and community dining. While the foundation has confirmed the schedule for the free meal service, visitors planning to attend should be aware that the area may experience increased foot traffic due to the religious observances. Further details regarding specific daily activities or additional ceremonial schedules beyond the meal service have not been explicitly detailed in the initial announcement, so attendees are encouraged to check for updates upon arrival at the shrine.
