
Thailand's B2B trade shows are a group of industry-specific business fairs — among the largest in ASEAN — with over 100 events held annually, centered on three major venues near Bangkok: BITEC, IMPACT, and QSNCC. The industry segments are clearly defined, spanning manufacturing, food, IT, logistics, and healthcare, making it easy to narrow down participation and attendance decisions using three axes: venue × industry × timing.
This article is a calendar organizing major trade shows from May 2026 to May 2027 by industry and month, intended for business planning, exhibition, and procurement teams at B2B companies considering entering or expanding in Thailand. After reading, you will be able to narrow down the right trade shows for your business within 30 minutes and translate that into an actionable preparation checklist for exhibiting or attending.
The biggest cause of failure in selecting trade shows in Thailand is not industry mismatch, but venue mismatch. BITEC is the primary arena for manufacturing, machine tools, and logistics; IMPACT skews toward food, construction, automotive, and large-scale B2C events; and QSNCC serves medical, financial, and integrated experience (AV) shows — each venue attracts a distinctly different visitor profile. Furthermore, venue realignments are underway, such as ProPak Asia relocating from BITEC to IMPACT starting in 2026, making it essential to verify the latest official information. This section organizes three key decision-making criteria: industry, venue, and action.
When mapping your business to relevant trade shows using a reverse-lookup approach, the following industry clusters provide a useful framework.
| Industry | Key Trade Shows |
|---|---|
| Machine Tools & Metalworking | METALEX, INTERMACH, SUBCON Thailand |
| Automotive & Mobility | Manufacturing Expo (co-located with Automotive Manufacturing), TyreXpo Asia, Bangkok International Motor Show |
| Food, Beverage & Packaging | THAIFEX-Anuga Asia, ProPak Asia, Food Pack Asia, World of Coffee Bangkok |
| Agriculture & Livestock | Agritechnica Asia, VIV Asia |
| IT, FinTech & AV | DigiTech ASEAN, Money 20/20 Asia, InfoComm Asia |
| Logistics & Supply Chain | Logistics Automation Expo, Asia Pacific Rail |
| Medical & Healthcare | WHX Bangkok (formerly Medlab Asia), Health & Nutrition Asia |
| Architecture & Building Materials | Architect Expo |
Niche sectors (such as semiconductors and renewable energy) are often incorporated as concurrent shows within major exhibitions, making them easy to overlook if you only track standalone events. Always check the concurrent show listings in the official exhibitor guide.
BITEC (Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre) is located in the Bang Na district and serves as the primary hub for manufacturing, machine tools, and logistics trade shows. Events such as METALEX, Manufacturing Expo, INTERMACH, and Logistics Automation Expo draw technical buyers from across the ASEAN region.
IMPACT Muang Thong Thani is a large-scale facility in northern Bangkok featuring multiple halls and outdoor spaces. It hosts major B2B and B2C-oriented events including THAIFEX-Anuga Asia, ProPak Asia (relocating from BITEC starting in 2026), Architect Expo, Bangkok International Motor Show, DigiTech ASEAN, and VIV Asia.
QSNCC (Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre) is a convention center in the city center with direct BTS access, used for shows such as WHX Bangkok (formerly Medlab Asia) and InfoComm Asia 2026, which draw visitors from the financial district, healthcare professionals, and integrated experience specialists. A useful rule of thumb: choose QSNCC for accessibility, and BITEC or IMPACT for scale and co-located events.
Even for the same trade show, the required lead time varies significantly depending on whether you are exhibiting, attending, or accompanying business meetings.
The option of attending as a visitor before committing to exhibiting is a rational approach — particularly for first-time participants in a given industry, assessing the show as an attendee before deciding whether to exhibit the following year carries considerably less risk.
From May to October 2026, the Thai exhibition calendar enters its peak season. Major industry-specific trade shows follow in rapid succession: THAIFEX-Anuga Asia (May), Manufacturing Expo (June), and WHX Bangkok (formerly Medlab Asia, July). If planning a site visit itinerary, attending two to three shows back-to-back is a realistic approach.
May 2026 is a concentrated month for Southeast Asian B2B trade shows, and one of the rare periods when attending multiple exhibitions in a single week is feasible.
| Exhibition | Dates | Venue | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Pacific Rail 2026 | 2026/5/6–7 | BITEC | Rail & Transportation Infrastructure |
| World of Coffee Bangkok 2026 | 2026/5/7–9 | BITEC | Food & Beverage (Coffee) |
| INTERMACH 2026 | 2026/5/13–16 | BITEC | Industrial & Construction Machinery |
| TyreXpo Asia Bangkok 2026 | 2026/5/13–15 | BITEC | Tyres & Automotive Parts |
| Agritechnica Asia 2026 | 2026/5/20–22 | BITEC Hall 98–99 | Agricultural Machinery |
| THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2026 | 2026/5/26–30 | IMPACT | Food & Beverage (One of ASEAN's Largest) |
THAIFEX is widely recognized as one of ASEAN's largest food trade fairs, and exhibitor slots tend to fill up almost entirely from the previous year. Japanese food-related companies may also want to consider exhibiting through JETRO's Japan Pavilion.
June through July sees a continuous run of manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare events.
| Exhibition | Dates | Venue | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProPak Asia 2026 | 2026/6/10–13 | IMPACT (relocated from BITEC starting 2026) | Food Processing & Packaging |
| Manufacturing Expo 2026 | 2026/6/17–20 | BITEC | Manufacturing in General (co-located with Automotive) |
| Logistics Automation Expo Bangkok 2026 | 2026/7/1–3 | BITEC | Logistics & Warehouse Automation |
| WHX Bangkok / WHX Labs Bangkok 2026 (formerly Medlab Asia) | 2026/7/8–10 | QSNCC | Clinical Laboratory & Medical Devices |
| InfoComm Asia 2026 | 2026/7/15–17 | QSNCC | Pro-AV & Integrated Experience |
Manufacturing Expo is co-located with Automotive Manufacturing, making it the largest annual business opportunity for automotive parts suppliers. Note that ProPak Asia is moving from BITEC to IMPACT starting in 2026, which differs from past routing assumptions based on BITEC-centric travel plans. InfoComm Asia 2026 is also held at QSNCC rather than BITEC, so AV and integrated experience professionals should be sure to confirm the venue.
August through October falls in the off-peak period, with fewer large-scale concurrent shows. However, niche industry-specific exhibitions and trade fairs held in regional locations (such as Pattaya) do take place during this time. When these align with a company's sector, the closer proximity between visitors and exhibitors can actually lead to more efficient business negotiations.
Venue bookings are relatively flexible during the off-peak period, making it a viable option to independently organize satellite seminars or private exhibitions. For companies looking to host invitation-only events of several dozen attendees for their domestic Thai distributor networks, this period tends to be advantageous in terms of both cost and audience attention.
METALEX (November) and DigiTech (November) are the highlights of the second half of the year. As the new year begins, food and automotive-related events take center stage, leading into the Bangkok International Motor Show in March, Architect Expo in late April to May, and THAIFEX at the end of May — connecting back into the next annual cycle.
The latter half of November sees METALEX and DigiTech held in quick succession, making it the peak travel period for IT departments in the manufacturing industry.
| Exhibition | Dates | Venue | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| METALEX 2026 | 2026/11/18–21 | BITEC | Machine tools & metalworking (one of ASEAN's largest) |
| DigiTech ASEAN Thailand 2026 | 2026/11/25–27 | IMPACT Hall 7–8 | Digital, SaaS, FinTech |
METALEX marks its 40th edition, covering a wide range of areas including CNC, sheet metal, welding, industrial robots, measurement, and smart manufacturing solutions. DigiTech centers on exhibitors in cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, and serves as a typical first point of contact for companies looking to expand their SaaS offerings into the Thailand and CLMV markets.
December sees fewer large-scale exhibitions ahead of the year-end holidays, though closed conferences organized by industry associations tend to become more active.
For the period from January to March 2027, the number of major exhibitions with officially announced dates is limited at this time. Distinguishing between confirmed and unannounced information is the starting point for effective planning.
Dates Confirmed
Dates Not Yet Announced (2026 figures provided for reference)
For reference, Health & Nutrition Asia was held in 2026 (2026/3/10–12, BITEC), with its edition year and venue varying in alignment with VIV Asia's biennial schedule. Exhibition planning for the livestock industry is generally structured around VIV Asia's biennial schedule. It is advisable to recheck each official website during 2026 to confirm dates for the January–March 2027 period.
For the period from April to May 2027, official dates for many major exhibitions have yet to be announced. It is recommended to refer to 2026 figures as a baseline while checking each official website for the latest information during 2026.
| Exhibition | 2026 Actuals (for reference) | Target Industry |
|---|---|---|
| Architect Expo 2027 | Architect'26: 2026/4/28–5/3, IMPACT Challenger Hall | Architecture & building materials |
| THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2027 | 2026/5/26–30, IMPACT | Food & beverage |
| INTERMACH / Manufacturing Expo 2027 | May–June, BITEC | Industrial machinery & manufacturing |
Architect Expo is the largest architectural technology exhibition in ASEAN, drawing primarily real estate developers, general contractors, and building materials manufacturers. For B2B exhibitors in building materials and construction technology, it is one of the events with the most relevant visitor profile of the year. The dates for the 2027 edition are expected to be announced in the latter half of 2026 on each official website.
Whether exhibiting or attending as a visitor, working backwards from six months out minimizes the risk of failure. In particular, visas, sample imports, interpreters, and hotel bookings are areas where delays are common during peak periods if not addressed well in advance.
Up to 6 months in advance
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The following is a summary of commonly overlooked points at Thai trade shows.
For Thai B2B trade shows, narrowing your focus by the three axes of industry, timing, and venue greatly improves the quality of your decision-making. THAIFEX in May, Manufacturing Expo in June, and METALEX in November are the annual highlights by industry sector, and using these as anchors when planning other exhibitions to participate in or visit will help minimize inefficiencies.
Whether exhibiting or attending, planning with a lead time of six months or more will give you room to maneuver. All bottlenecks that cannot be resolved on the day itself — sample imports, visas, interpreters, hotels — should ideally be addressed two to three months in advance. For the latest information on event schedules and specific exhibition conditions, it is recommended to check the official website of each trade show.
References: BITEC Official (www.bitec.co.th), TCEB Event Calendar (businesseventsthailand.com), JETRO J-messe (jetro.go.jp/j-messe/).

Yusuke Ishihara
Started programming at age 13 with MSX. After graduating from Musashi University, worked on large-scale system development including airline core systems and Japan's first Windows server hosting/VPS infrastructure. Co-founded Site Engine Inc. in 2008. Founded Unimon Inc. in 2010 and Enison Inc. in 2025, leading development of business systems, NLP, and platform solutions. Currently focuses on product development and AI/DX initiatives leveraging generative AI and large language models (LLMs).