Philippines singer Carmelle wins first Eurovision Asia contest in Bangkok

Final scoreboard and results

Carmelle earned a total of 211 points to secure first place. Thailand placed second with 170 points while Vietnam finished third with 164 points. The voting system split the result equally between national juries and public votes from around the world. Carmelle received 93 points from juries and 118 points from the public ballot. Other nations including Malaysia, Laos, Bhutan, Korea, Mongolia, Nepal, Cambodia and Bangladesh also competed in the event.

Performance details and acts

The contest featured eleven countries performing at the One Bangkok Arena over two and a half hours. Carmelle performed her dance-pop anthem which mixes pop and rap with traditional Philippine instruments. Thai duo Mang x Daou sang Aroma while Vietnam star Toc Tien performed first among dancers costumed as lotus leaves. Bangladesh beatboxers Beatmosphere used only their voices to replicate drum sounds without backing tracks. Rock ballad performer from Nepal, Pratik Himal Rai, sang while surrounded by fire visuals and a massive heart-shaped backdrop.

Voting rules and context

On Friday evening, national juries cast their votes during a dress rehearsal prior to the start of the live performance. Viewers could vote online but were not allowed to cast ballots for their own country. Each viewer received eight free votes with an option to purchase ten additional votes. Dara from Bulgaria presented the trophy after winning the 2026 European contest earlier this year. The event marked the first time the regional edition was staged outside Europe after decades of discussion.