The Bangkok International Motor Show is a

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. It is also known as the "Thailand Motor Show" among automotive enthusiasts. The show takes place annually at the Challenger 1-3,

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, Nonthaburi Province, a northern suburb of

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, Thailand. The Bangkok Motor Show was the first motor show in Thailand, and it remains the largest in the country. The Bangkok International Motor Show is organized by the Grand Prix International Co. Ltd. It was founded by Dr. Prachin Eamlumnow in 1979. The official co-sponsors of the show are the Royal Automobile Association of Thailand, the

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, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the

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, and the Thai Auto-Parts Manufacturers Association. Despite having the similar title and takes place at the same location with the Thailand International Motor Expo, they are not related.

Bangkok International Motor Show Accreditation by OICA

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provides international accreditation to motor shows across the globe, including the Bangkok International Motor Show.

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 (founder of the Bangkok Motor Show) 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.

References

External links

* {{Official website, https://www.motorshow.in.th/ Recurring events established in 1979 1979 establishments in Thailand Auto shows in Thailand Annual events in Thailand