Sawadee Screamfest 5 features eight haunted houses inspired by Thai folklore this October

By Rosli Mansor Ahmad Razali

IPOH: Sunway Lost World of Tambun’s Sawadee Screamfest 5 offers eight haunted houses inspired by Thai folklore, five theme park attractions and seven live entertainment stages from Oct 16 to Nov 1.

Now in its fifth edition, the event brings Thailand’s mysterious tales and supernatural legends to life through interactive horror experiences.

Held at Sunway Lost World of Tambun in Sunway City Ipoh, the festival runs on nine selected nights — Oct 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31, as well as Nov 1 — from 7.25 pm to 11 pm.

The eight horror attractions are Dead Man’s Rail, The Curse of Kong Koi, Tandas Phi Kee, Haunted Chambers featuring Hong Rai, Kra Hang’s Night Flight, The Susuk Chambers, The Eternal Theatre and Luminous Forest.

Each attraction features its own storyline, ranging from a haunted railway to supernatural tales inspired by Thai folklore.

Sawadee Screamfest 5 brings these legends to life through themed decorations, distinctive storylines, live performances and unexpected scares.

Beyond the haunted houses, visitors can also enjoy five selected theme park attractions and seven live entertainment stages, including Stormrider, Dragon Flights, Giddy Galleon, Perak Parade and Swan Lake.

Sunway Lost World of Tambun general manager Brian Francis said the park was committed to offering visitors creative and distinctive entertainment experiences.

“We want to be more than just an attraction operator; we want to create unique experiences by drawing inspiration from different cultures and exploring new storytelling approaches to attract more visitors,” he said.

For more information and tickets, visit https://sunwaylostworldoftambun.com/screamfest5/.