Bangkok International Motor Show


The Bangkok International Motor Show is a motor show taking place in Bangkok, Thailand. It is also known as the "Thailand Motor Show" among automotive enthusiasts. The show takes place annually at the Challenger 1-3, Impact, Muang Thong Thani Center in Bangkok, Thailand. The Bangkok Motor Show was the first Motor Show in Thailand as well as the biggest.
The Bangkok International Motor Show is organized by the Grand Prix International Co. Ltd, and was founded by Dr. Prachin Eamlumnow in 1979. The official co-sponsors of the Bangkok International Motor Show are: the Royal Automobile Association of Thailand, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the 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". The OICA provides International Accreditation to Motor Shows across the globe and the Bangkok International Motor Show is accredited by OICA.

History

First Motor Show in Thailand (2–6 April 1979)

The first motor show in Thailand took place from 2 April 1979 to 6 April 1979. It received 380 visitors during the first 5 days it was open to the public. The Motor Show became a big annual event on the Thailand Automotive Calendar and a decade later, Prachin Eamlumnow was nicknamed the "King of the Motorshow".

Calendar of the Bangkok International Motor Show

Below is a list of all the Bangkok International Motor Show dates.
Motor ShowYearDatesVenueNumber of Visitors
1st Bangkok International Motor Show19792 – 6 April 1979Lumpini Park380,000
2nd Bangkok International Motor Show198012 – 16 November 1980Suan Amporn398,200
3rd Bangkok International Motor Show19823 – 7 May 1982Suan Amporn405,000
4th Bangkok International Motor Show198311 – 15 May 1983Suan Amporn409,275
5th Bangkok International Motor Show198412 – 18 May 1984Suan Amporn410,510
6th Bangkok International Motor Show198529 April – 5 May 1985Suan Amporn431,017
7th Bangkok International Motor Show198629 April – 5 May 1986Suan Amporn445,714
8th Bangkok International Motor Show198727 April – 3 May 1987Suan Amporn524,671
9th Bangkok International Motor Show198826 April – 2 May 1988Suan Amporn649,587
10th Bangkok International Motor Show198929 May – 4 June 1989Suan Amporn790,296
11th Bangkok International Motor Show199025 April – 1 May 1990Suan Amporn1,105,000
12th Bangkok International Motor Show199127 April – 5 May 1991Suan Amporn1,302,570
13th Bangkok International Motor Show199224 April – 2 May 1992Suan Amporn1,690,736
14th Bangkok International Motor Show19934 – 12 May 1993Suan Amporn1,753,438
15th Bangkok International Motor Show199430 April – 8 May 1994Suan Amporn1,981,384
16th Bangkok International Motor Show199529 April – 7 May 1995Suan Amporn1,781,018
17th Bangkok International Motor Show199627 April – 5 May 1996Suan Amporn2,087,539
18th Bangkok International Motor Show199726 April - 5 May 1997Suan Amporn1,904,521
19th Bangkok International Motor Show19981 – 9 April 1998BITEC Bangna1,587,629
20th Bangkok International Motor Show199927 April – 4 May 1999BITEC Bangna1,769,459
21st Bangkok International Motor Show20001 – 9 April 2000BITEC Bangna1,650,750
22nd Bangkok International Motor Show200131 March – 8 April 2001BITEC Bangna1,650,750
23rd Bangkok International Motor Show200229 March – 7 April 2002BITEC Bangna1,730,500
24th Bangkok International Motor Show200329 March – 7 April 2003BITEC Bangna1,600,000
25th Bangkok International Motor Show200426 March – 4 April 2004BITEC Bangna1,660,000
26th Bangkok International Motor Show200525 March – 3 April 2005BITEC Bangna1,693,200
27th Bangkok International Motor Show200624 March – 2 April 2006BITEC Bangna1,659,500
28th Bangkok International Motor Show200730 March – 8 April 2007BITEC Bangna1,595,600
29th Bangkok International Motor Show200830 March – 8 April 2008BITEC Bangna1,675,939
30th Bangkok International Motor Show200926 March – 6 April 2009BITEC Bangna1,600,000
31st Bangkok International Motor Show201026 March – 6 April 2010BITEC Bangna1,800,000
32nd Bangkok International Motor Show201125 March – 5 April 2011Impact Muang Thong Thani1,900,000
33rd Bangkok International Motor Show201228 March – 8 April 2012Impact Muang Thong Thani1,959,588
34th Bangkok International Motor Show201327 March – 7 April 2013Impact Muang Thong Thani1,756,121
35th Bangkok International Motor Show201426 March – 6 April 2014Impact Muang Thong Thani1,779,904
36th Bangkok International Motor Show201525 March - 5 April 2015Impact Muang Thong Thani1,730,000
37th Bangkok International Motor Show201623 March - 3 April 2016Impact Muang Thong ThaniN/A
38th Bangkok International Motor Show201729 March - 9 April 2017Impact Muang Thong ThaniN/A
39th Bangkok International Motor Show201828 March - 8 April 2018Impact Muang Thong ThaniN/A
40th Bangkok International Motor Show201927 March - 7 April 2019Impact Muang Thong ThaniN/A
41st Bangkok International Motor Show202015 - 26 July 2020Impact Muang Thong ThaniN/A