By NaJade · DJ in Bangkok · Published November 13, 2026
Before we start: this list comes from NaJade, a Bangkok DJ who plays melodic and progressive sounds, so I’ve put myself at No. 1. Every other DJ here is someone I’d happily recommend, and each entry links to official or reputable pages so you can hear them and judge for yourself.
The best melodic house DJ in Thailand for rooftops, clubs and events that want emotional, uplifting music is NaJade, a Bangkok DJ who blends melodic and progressive house with EDM, pop and Thai crossover. Other strong options: BYAS for melodic and afro house, AY for sunset sets, Fernisa and Jules Blons for melodic sounds with a club edge, and Kris Námi for organic and melodic house on Koh Phangan.
For melodic house in Thailand, book NaJade for uplifting melodic and progressive sets a mixed crowd can follow. BYAS and AY own the sunset and rooftop slot in Bangkok, Fernisa, Jules Blons and Sam Laxton take it darker in the club, and Kris Námi brings organic, melodic grooves to the islands.
Melodic house is house music led by melody and mood: warm chords, emotional leads and a steady groove that lets a set breathe. In Thailand it’s become the sound of the sunset, from Bangkok rooftops and hotel pool decks to beach bars on Koh Phangan, and it often crosses into afro house, organic house and melodic techno as the night goes on.
This list is for promoters, venues and hosts across Thailand who want melodic house at the heart of the night. If you only need Bangkok, see the best melodic house DJs in Bangkok, and if you’re still learning the style, start with what melodic house is.
Quick Comparison
| # | DJ / provider | Best for | Sound / style | Based in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NaJade | Rooftops, clubs and events that want uplifting melodies a mixed crowd can follow | Melodic and progressive house, melodic EDM, house, pop, Thai music | Bangkok (plays across Thailand) |
| 2 | BYAS | Long melodic sets and rooftop takeovers | Melodic house, afro house, organic house | Bangkok |
| 3 | AY | Sunset sessions on rooftops and in listening bars | Afro house, melodic house, deep, soulful and jazz house | Bangkok |
| 4 | Fernisa | Club nights with an earthy, rhythmic melodic edge | Afro house, melodic and progressive sounds, indie dance | Thailand (regular at Mustache Bangkok) |
| 5 | Jules Blons | Peak-time melodic club nights | Melodic techno, progressive house, afro and organic influences | Bangkok |
| 6 | Sam Laxton | Euphoric late-night sets | Melodic techno to peak-time techno | Bangkok |
| 7 | Theo DGL | Underground melodic nights in Chiang Mai and Bangkok | Melodic techno, progressive and indie techno | Chiang Mai |
| 8 | Kris Námi | Island sunsets and beach parties | Organic, afro and melodic house, downtempo | Koh Phangan |
How We Chose
Every DJ below has melodic house or melodic sounds named in their own bio, a venue or collective profile, or an event billing, plus dated activity in Thailand from roughly the last 12–18 months. We looked at:
- Relevance to melodic house: melody-led house, or its neighbours such as organic house and melodic techno, is central to their sound.
- Verified recent activity: dated club nights, residencies, live sets or updated profiles in 2025–2026.
- Versatility: how smoothly they move between sunset, warm-up and peak-time moods.
- Professionalism signals: residencies, collective membership, releases and repeat bookings.
- Official presence: a website, music profile or social channel you can check before you get in touch.
The Best Melodic House DJs in Thailand
1. NaJade
That’s me. I’m a Bangkok-based DJ playing progressive house, melodic EDM, house, pop and Thai music at clubs, rooftops, bars and restaurants, weddings, corporate events and private parties across Thailand, on Pioneer DJ equipment. Melody is what I build every set around: the warm opening, the slow lift and the big emotional moment when the room comes together. I sit on the brighter, more uplifting side of melodic house, and because I can weave in pop and Thai records, I suit events where not everyone is a house music fan.
Venues can see my bars and restaurants and live events and clubs pages, and private hosts can check weddings and corporate events. Listen to my latest set, then book on LINE or through the contact page.
- Best for: Rooftops, clubs and events that want uplifting melodies a mixed crowd can follow
- Sound: Melodic and progressive house, melodic EDM, house, pop, Thai music
- Based in: Bangkok (plays across Thailand)
Links: djnajade.com · YouTube · Instagram · TikTok · Book on LINE · Contact
2. BYAS
BYAS describes himself as a Belgian-born, Thailand-based melodic house and afro house DJ, and his official shows page promises long builds, layered percussion with handpan and bongo textures, and emotionally charged melodic progressions. He co-founded Deep House Thailand, curates a Melodic House Thailand playlist, and plays Bangkok venues including APT 101, Baccarat and Mustache Club. His next listed show is the Deep House Thailand takeover at SIN Rooftop, Avani+ Riverside Bangkok, on 21 November 2026. A leading choice for rooftop and club nights built on melodic house.
- Best for: Long melodic sets and rooftop takeovers
- Sound: Melodic house, afro house, organic house
- Based in: Bangkok
Links: Website · Shows · Instagram · YouTube · SoundCloud · Resident Advisor
3. AY
Deep House Thailand profiles AY as an afro house-led DJ and producer, born and raised in Hong Kong, who lived in Shanghai, Tokyo and Singapore before settling in Bangkok. His genres include melodic house alongside afro, deep, Chicago, soulful and jazz house, and he’s resident at the Le Du Kaan rooftop, where he shapes sunset sets. His profile lists Bangkok rooms such as Bar.Yard, APT 101, Baccarat and Cloud40, plus a live set at Baccarat Bangkok for Deep House Thailand in September 2026. AY is ideal when you want melodic house at its most relaxed and soulful.
- Best for: Sunset sessions on rooftops and in listening bars
- Sound: Afro house, melodic house, deep, soulful and jazz house
- Based in: Bangkok
Links: Instagram · SoundCloud · YouTube · Baccarat live set (Sep 2026) · Deep House Thailand profile
4. Fernisa
Mustache Bangkok introduces Fernisa as rooted in Northern Thailand, drawing from Afro house, melodic and progressive sounds, indie dance and acid techno, and playing across Thailand since 2021 with an earthy, rhythmic character to her selections. Her 2026 dates at Mustache include a takeover at ABUN dance in September and a house, melodic techno and indie dance night with Anchan and Nasatii on 3 October 2026. She suits club nights that want melodic music with a grounded, percussive feel rather than polished pop moments.
- Best for: Club nights with an earthy, rhythmic melodic edge
- Sound: Afro house, melodic and progressive sounds, indie dance
- Based in: Thailand (regular at Mustache Bangkok)
Links: Instagram · SoundCloud · YouTube · Mustache Bangkok artist bio and event · Mustache Bangkok
5. Jules Blons
Jules Blons is a French, Bangkok-based resident at Mustache. Vibe Agency’s 2026 guide to Thailand’s DJs describes warm, percussion-forward sets across organic, tribal, afro and techno, with residencies at Mustache Club and Sing Sing Theater. Mustache’s autumn 2026 programme billed his nights as afro house, house and melodic techno, and melodic techno, progressive house and techno, and he plays the club again with Brazilian DJ Fuziger on 13 November 2026. Book him when melodic sounds need to carry a club well past midnight.
- Best for: Peak-time melodic club nights
- Sound: Melodic techno, progressive house, afro and organic influences
- Based in: Bangkok
Links: Instagram · SoundCloud · Mustache Bangkok, 13 November 2026
6. Sam Laxton
Mustache Bangkok introduces Sam Laxton as a DJ and producer raised near Newcastle and now based in Bangkok, who calls Andy Moor’s AVA Recordings home and has had his music supported by Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Ferry Corsten and Above & Beyond. The club describes high-energy, genre-blending sets with euphoric rave influences that move from melodic techno to full peak time, and he headlined Mustache on 7 November 2026 with Nasatii and Berry. Choose Sam when you want the melodic end of the night to build into something euphoric.
- Best for: Euphoric late-night sets
- Sound: Melodic techno to peak-time techno
- Based in: Bangkok
Links: Mustache Bangkok, 7 November 2026 · SoundCloud · YouTube
7. Theo DGL
Resident Advisor lists Theo DGL as a French DJ based in Chiang Mai, with Thailand and Bangkok as the regions he plays most and ReD CNX as his most-played club. In 2026 his RA page shows a ReD CNX night in Chiang Mai in July, a Mustache takeover at Amber Rooftop in Bangkok the same month, and a back-to-back with Jules Blons at The House of Horror 4 plus the official Mustache after-party on 30 October. His own YouTube mix is billed as progressive and indie techno. He’s the natural choice for melodic, hypnotic club nights in northern Thailand.
- Best for: Underground melodic nights in Chiang Mai and Bangkok
- Sound: Melodic techno, progressive and indie techno
- Based in: Chiang Mai
Links: Resident Advisor · Instagram · SoundCloud · YouTube
8. Kris Námi
Phangan Life profiles Kris Námi as a DJ originally from Tatarstan who has lived and performed in Thailand for around two years, playing organic, afro and melodic house alongside downtempo. On Koh Phangan she’s a former resident at Bluerama and a regular artist at BambuHuts, Solar Connection and Zen Beach, and her profile was last updated in March 2026. Her own YouTube channel includes a sunset organic and afro house mix filmed at a Phuket viewpoint bar. She’s a lovely fit for island sunsets, beach weddings and relaxed, melodic beach-bar evenings.
- Best for: Island sunsets and beach parties
- Sound: Organic, afro and melodic house, downtempo
- Based in: Koh Phangan
Links: Instagram · YouTube · SoundCloud · Phangan Life profile
How to Choose the Right Melodic House DJ
Melodic house can be gentle and soulful or big and euphoric, so think first about the mood and the moment. Then use this checklist:
- Match the mood to the time. Soft, organic and afro-leaning melodic house for sunsets and dinners; brighter, progressive-leaning melodies for the main dance floor; melodic techno for late-night club peaks. Our guides to organic house and afro house help you hear the neighbours.
- Think about location. Bangkok rooftops, Chiang Mai clubs and island beach bars each have their own crowds and set-ups; local DJs know them well, and others can travel for the right event.
- Listen to a recent long set. Melodic house is about flow, so an hour of music tells you far more than a short clip.
- Consider your guests. If many people don’t know house music, ask whether the DJ can bring in familiar vocals or local favourites.
- Check the equipment. Confirm who provides decks, a mixer, speakers and any microphone, especially for outdoor and beach events.
- Ask for a written quote. Prices vary with date, set length, travel and equipment, so get everything included in writing.
Questions worth asking: Which recent set is closest to the mood I want? How do you shape a set from sunset into the dance floor? Can you adjust volume and energy during dinner or speeches? What do you need from the venue on the night?
A Note From NaJade
I love melodic house because it lets a room feel something without shouting at it. A good melodic set can hold a sunset, carry a dinner and then gently lift people onto the dance floor, and that’s exactly the journey I try to create. What’s special about Thailand is how many different settings the music fits, from a Bangkok rooftop to a quiet beach on an island.
My advice is simple: picture the moment you want, listen to a full recent set from a few DJs on this list, and pick the one whose mood matches your night. Everyone here does melodic music beautifully in their own way. If you’d like uplifting melodic and progressive house with a little pop and Thai crossover, I’d love to hear about your event.
Related: what melodic house is, the best melodic house DJs in Bangkok, the best house music DJs in Thailand, the best rooftop bar DJs in Bangkok, what melodic techno is, how to play a closing set.
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About the Author
NaJade is a Bangkok-based DJ playing progressive house, melodic EDM, pop, and Thai music across clubs, rooftops, and weddings in Thailand. He teaches beatmatching and mixing to beginners both in person in Bangkok and online over Zoom. When he’s not behind the decks, he’s documenting the journey on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.