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MAY
• The Cannes Film Festival, held in Cannes, France, a
world-renowned event that showcases international
cinema, is scheduled from 17-25 May.
• The Indian Premier League Final will take place
on 26 May, marking the culmination of the world’s
most-watched T20 cricket league.

JUNE
• The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will take place in the
United States from 15 June to 13 July.
• The Hague, recognised as the “international city of
peace and justice,” will host the NATO Summit from
24-26 June, marking the first time since the alliance’s
founding in 1949.
• The Wimbledon Championships in 2025 are
scheduled to take place from 30 June to 13 July, at
the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in
London, UK.

JULY
• The 112th edition of the Tour de France will commence
in Lille on 5 July and conclude with the final stage at
the Champs-Élysées in Paris on 27 July.

AUGUST
• The Summer Youth Olympic Games will begin in
Daegu, South Korea, on 8 August, featuring athletes
aged 14-18 competing in a range of sports.

SEPTEMBER
• Scheduled for release on 5 September, Baaghi 4 (2025)
marks the fourth instalment in the highly successful
action-packed franchise. Led by Tiger Shroff, the film
is anticipated to deliver a more intense and rugged
storyline.
• The World Athletics Championships will be held
from 13-21 September in Tokyo, Japan. This prestigious
event will feature elite athletes from across the globe,
competing in a wide range of track and field disciplines.

OCTOBER

• The National Rugby League (NRL) Grand Final is
scheduled for 5 October in Sydney, Australia. This
highly anticipated event will determine the champion ON THE HORIZON
of the NRL season.
Anticipated Events with Dates Yet to be Determined:
NOVEMBER
• Jurassic World: The Experience is set to open at Asiatique, Bangkok, in the
• Rolling Loud is making a triumphant return to second quarter of 2025. Spanning over 6,000 square metres, the attraction
Asia with Rolling Loud Thailand 2025, the world’s will feature life-like animatronics, immersing visitors in the island of Isla
premier hip-hop festival, set to take place from 14-16 Nublar, the iconic setting for most of the films in the Jurassic World franchise.
November in the Land of Smiles. • Aman Nai Lert Bangkok is set to open its doors this year, promising an
unforgettable escape in the heart of the city. Set within a lush seven-acre
• The FIFA U-17 World Cup, the international football
tournament for players under 17, is scheduled for oasis, a serene escape awaits with breathtaking views and open-air terraces.
November, with the exact dates yet to be confirmed. • Andaz One Bangkok, a 244-room luxury lifestyle hotel, will blend vibrant
city energy with the tranquillity of Lumphini Park as part of the One Bangkok
• India is set to host the Men’s Asia Cup in October
development. Expected to open in the first half of 2025, it will feature
2025, bringing together the leading cricket teams
immersive local experiences, a rooftop restaurant and bar, and sweeping
from the continent to compete for the prestigious
park views.
title.
• Nintendo is expected to reveal the successor to its highly successful hybrid
DECEMBER console, the Nintendo Switch. Although an exact release date has not been
confirmed, industry speculation points to a launch in 2025.
• The SEA Games, or Southeast Asian Games, will be
held from 9-20 December, featuring a diverse range of • KROMO Bangkok, Curio Collection by Hilton, is set to open in the vibrant
sports competitions among Southeast Asian nations. Sukhumvit district in early 2025, offering a chic retreat steps from the Em
District, QSNCC, and Terminal 21. With a rooftop pool, 24-hour fitness
• Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025), the third installment of centre, and prime location, it promises a perfect blend of luxury and
James Cameron’s five-part Avatar series, hits theaters. convenience in the heart of the city.
• Scheduled for release on 25 December, Alpha (2025) • Amazon is set to launch a new suite of AI tools called Nova. These innovations
stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. While details about the aim to streamline tasks for shoppers, sellers, advertisers, and businesses,
film’s plot and genre remain under wraps, it is already improving the overall user experience across Amazon’s services.
one of the most highly anticipated releases of the year.
• The Standard, Pattaya Na Jomtien is set to open in 2025, bringing in a
• On the final day of the year, a total lunar eclipse will be playful 60s-inspired design and a vibrant beach club to the tranquil Na
visible from various parts of the world, during which Jomtien area.
the Earth’s shadow will completely obscure the Moon,
giving it a reddish hue commonly known as a “Blood • Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa at Jomtien Beach, opening in Q2-Q3 2025,
Moon.” offers 302 rooms and amenities such as a lounge, bar, restaurants, pool, and
spa, inspired by the area’s sugar palm trees and stunning ocean views.

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