Bangkok International Motor Show
The Bangkok International Motor Show [1] takes place in Bangkok, Thailand the Motor Show is also known as the "Thailand Motor Show" among automotive enthusiasts. The show takes place annually at the Challenger 1-3, Impact, Maung Thong Thani Exhibition center in Bangkok, Thailand. The Bangkok Motor Show was the first Motor Show in Thailand and is the biggest Annual Auto Show in Thailand.
The Bangkok International Motor Show is organized by the Grand Prix International Co., Ltd, and were founded by Dr. Prachin Eamlumnow in 1979. The official Co-sponsors of the Bangkok International Motor Show is The Royal Automobile Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Thai Auto-Parts Manufacturers Association.
Bangkok International Motor Show Accreditation by OICA
The International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers was founded in Paris in 1919. It is known as the "Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles" (OICA). OICA provides International Accreditation to Motor Shows across the globe and the Bangkok International Motor Show is accredited by OICA.[2]
History
The First ever Motor Show in Thailand (2 April – 6 April 1979)
The first ever motor show in Thailand took place from 2 April 1979 to 6 April 1979. The motor show received 380.000 visitors during the 5 days it were open to the public. The Motor Show became a big annual event on the Thailand Automotive Calendar and a decade later, Prachin Eamlumnow (Founder of the Bangkok Motor Show) was nicknamed the "King of Motorshow".
Calendar of the Bangkok International Motor Show
Below is a list of all the Bangkok International Motor Show [3] dates.
| Motor Show | Year | Dates | Venue | Number of Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Bangkok International Motor Show | 1979 | 2 – 6 April 1979 | Lumpini Park | 380,000 |
| 2nd Bangkok International Motor Show | 1980 | 12 – 16 November 1980 | Suan Amporn | 398,200 |
| 3rd Bangkok International Motor Show | 1982 | 3 – 7 May 1982 | Suan Amporn | 405,000 |
| 4th Bangkok International Motor Show | 1983 | 11 – 15 May 1983 | Suan Amporn | 409,275 |
| 5th Bangkok International Motor Show | 1984 | 12 – 18 May 1984 | Suan Amporn | 410,510 |
| 6th Bangkok International Motor Show | 1985 | 29 April – 5 May 1985 | Suan Amporn | 431,017 |
| 7th Bangkok International Motor Show | 1986 | 29 April – 5 May 1986 | Suan Amporn | 445,714 |
| 8th Bangkok International Motor Show | 1987 | 27 April – 3 May 1987 | Suan Amporn | 524,671 |
| 9th Bangkok International Motor Show | 1988 | 26 April – 2 May 1988 | Suan Amporn | 649,587 |
| 10th Bangkok International Motor Show | 1989 | 29 May – 4 June 1989 | Suan Amporn | 790,296 |
| 11th Bangkok International Motor Show | 1990 | 25 April – 1 May 1990 | Suan Amporn | 1,105,000 |
| 12th Bangkok International Motor Show | 1991 | 27 April – 5 May 1991 | Suan Amporn | 1,302,570 |
| 13th Bangkok International Motor Show | 1992 | 24 April – 2 May 1992 | Suan Amporn | 1,690,736 |
| 14th Bangkok International Motor Show | 1993 | 4 – 12 May 1993 | Suan Amporn | 1,753,438 |
| 15th Bangkok International Motor Show | 1994 | 30 April – 8 May 1994 | Suan Amporn | 1,981,384 |
| 16th Bangkok International Motor Show | 1995 | 29 April – 7 May 1995 | Suan Amporn | 1,781,018 |
| 17th Bangkok International Motor Show | 1996 | 27 April – 5 May 1996 | Suan Amporn | 2,087,539 |
| 18th Bangkok International Motor Show | 1997 | 26 April - 5 May 1997 | Suan Amporn | 1,904,521 |
| 19th Bangkok International Motor Show | 1998 | 1 – 9 April 1998 | BITEC Bangna | 1,587,629 |
| 20th Bangkok International Motor Show | 1999 | 27 April – 4 May 1999 | BITEC Bangna | 1,769,459 |
| 21st Bangkok International Motor Show | 2000 | 1 – 9 April 2000 | BITEC Bangna | 1,650,750 |
| 22nd Bangkok International Motor Show | 2001 | 31 March – 8 April 2001 | BITEC Bangna | 1,650,750 |
| 23rd Bangkok International Motor Show | 2002 | 29 March – 7 April 2002 | BITEC Bangna | 1,730,500 |
| 24th Bangkok International Motor Show | 2003 | 29 March – 7 April 2003 | BITEC Bangna | 1,600,000 |
| 25th Bangkok International Motor Show | 2004 | 26 March – 4 April 2004 | BITEC Bangna | 1,660,000 |
| 26th Bangkok International Motor Show | 2005 | 25 March – 3 April 2005 | BITEC Bangna | 1,693,200 |
| 27th Bangkok International Motor Show | 2006 | 24 March – 2 April 2006 | BITEC Bangna | 1,659,500 |
| 28th Bangkok International Motor Show | 2007 | 30 March – 8 April 2007 | BITEC Bangna | 1,595,600 |
| 29th Bangkok International Motor Show | 2008 | 30 March – 8 April 2008 | BITEC Bangna | 1,675,939 |
| 30th Bangkok International Motor Show | 2009 | 26 March – 6 April 2009 | BITEC Bangna | 1,600,000 |
| 31st Bangkok International Motor Show | 2010 | 26 March – 6 April 2010 | BITEC Bangna | 1,800,000 |
| 32nd Bangkok International Motor Show | 2011 | 25 March – 5 April 2011 | Impact Muang Thong Thani | 1,900,000 |
| 33rd Bangkok International Motor Show | 2012 | 28 March – 8 April 2012 | Impact Muang Thong Thani | 1,959,588 |
| 34th Bangkok International Motor Show | 2013 | 27 March – 7 April 2013 | Impact Muang Thong Thani | 1,756,121 |
| 35th Bangkok International Motor Show | 2014 | 26 March – 6 April 2014 | Impact Muang Thong Thani | 1,779,904 |
| 36th Bangkok International Motor Show | 2015 | 25 March - 5 April 2015 | Impact Muang Thong Thani | 1,730,000 |
| 37th Bangkok International Motor Show | 2016 | 23 March - 3 April 2016 | Impact Muang Thong Thani | N/A |