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Business events in Bangkok 2026–27: the trade shows and conferences to attend
Bangkok's 2026–27 business event calendar by month and industry, the three venues BITEC, IMPACT and QSNCC, and how to register and get there.
By the atndr teamPublished 6 min read
The short answer
Bangkok's main business events in 2026–27 are ASEAN-wide trade shows: METALEX (18–21 November 2026), VIV Asia (10–12 March 2027), Money20/20 Asia (27–29 April), THAIFEX – Anuga Asia (25–29 May), ProPak Asia (9–12 June) and Manufacturing Expo (16–19 June). They run at BITEC in Bang Na, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani or QSNCC in the city centre. Manufacturing, food and packaging dominate, and most shows are free for registered trade visitors.
Key takeaways
- The busiest stretch runs from March to June 2027, with a second cluster in late August and September.
- Bangkok is ASEAN's manufacturing show hub: METALEX, INTERMACH, Manufacturing Expo and ProPak Asia all draw buyers from across Southeast Asia.
- Check the venue first: BITEC is in Bang Na in the south-east, IMPACT is north of the city in Nonthaburi, and QSNCC is central.
- Most trade shows are free with online pre-registration; Money20/20 Asia is a paid conference with passes from USD 299 at launch rates.
- Several shows admit trade visitors only, require business attire and refuse under-15s or under-18s.
On this page
When is the business event season in Bangkok?
Bangkok's trade show season runs from March to September, with one big show, METALEX, in November. On atndr's Bangkok calendar, after METALEX there is nothing on the calendar until VIV Asia in March 2027.
May and June are the peak: machinery, building, food and packaging shows follow each other almost weekly. Late August and early September bring a second cluster of logistics, ingredients, coatings, medical and wire shows.
| Month | Events on atndr | Industries |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | METALEX 2026 (18–21 Nov) | Machine tools, metalworking |
| Mar 2027 | VIV Asia (10–12 Mar), ARHC 2027 (17–19 Mar) | Livestock and feed, HVAC and cleanrooms |
| Apr–May 2027 | Money20/20 Asia (27–29 Apr), Architect'27 (27 Apr–2 May), INTERMACH (12–15 May), THAIFEX – Anuga Asia (25–29 May) | Fintech, building, machinery, food and drink |
| Jun 2027 | ProPak Asia (9–12 Jun), IBTM Asia Pacific (9–10 Jun), Manufacturing Expo (16–19 Jun) | Packaging, meetings industry, manufacturing |
| Jul 2027 | ASEW 2027 (7–9 Jul) | Clean energy |
| Aug–Sep 2027 | TILOG-LOGISTIX (25–27 Aug), Fi Asia Thailand (1–3 Sep), Asia Pacific Coatings Show (1–3 Sep), MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND (8–10 Sep), wire & Tube Southeast Asia (15–17 Sep) | Logistics, food ingredients, coatings, healthcare, wire and tube |
The live list is on business events in Bangkok.
Which Bangkok events are worth attending, by industry?
Bangkok's shows serve the whole ASEAN market, so pick by sector: each one is where that industry's regional buyers and suppliers meet.
Manufacturing and machinery
METALEX 2026 (18–21 November, BITEC) is the 40th-anniversary edition of ASEAN's machine tool and metalworking show. The organiser expects 3,000+ brands from 50 countries and 100,000+ professionals. INTERMACH 2027 (12–15 May, BITEC Halls 100–104) covers sheet metal, machine tools, welding and automation, with SUBCON Thailand (co-organised with the Thailand Board of Investment) for buyers sourcing subcontracted parts. Manufacturing Expo 2027 (16–19 June, BITEC) groups seven shows on plastics, moulds, auto parts, robotics, electronics and coatings. Specialists have wire & Tube Southeast Asia (biennial, 15–17 September) and the Asia Pacific Coatings Show (1–3 September).
Food, packaging and agriculture
THAIFEX – Anuga Asia (25–29 May, IMPACT) is Koelnmesse's food and beverage show for exporters, importers and retail buyers. ProPak Asia (9–12 June, IMPACT Challenger Halls 1–3) splits processing and packaging into nine zones, from DrinkTechAsia to PharmaTechAsia. VIV Asia (10–12 March, IMPACT) covers feed to food for livestock and aquaculture, and Fi Asia Thailand (1–3 September, QSNCC) is the ingredients show, with 23,000+ attendees expected.
Finance, energy and services
Money20/20 Asia (27–29 April, QSNCC) is the fintech meeting for banks, payment firms and regulators across Asia-Pacific. ASIA Sustainable Energy Week (7–9 July, QSNCC) combines renewables, efficiency and storage shows and is endorsed by Thailand's Ministry of Energy. IBTM Asia Pacific (9–10 June, BITEC) is RX's new marketplace for event planners and destinations.
Building, healthcare and logistics
Architect'27 (27 April–2 May, IMPACT) is the 39th ASA Architect Expo, with 1,000+ exhibitors expected. ARHC 2027 covers HVAC and cleanrooms, MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND (12th edition) hospital and diagnostic equipment, and TILOG-LOGISTIX warehousing and material handling.
Where are Bangkok's exhibition venues?
Three venues host every event above, and they are far apart. Book your hotel by venue, not by neighbourhood reputation.
| Venue | Area | Events on atndr | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| BITEC | 88 Debaratna Road, Bang Na, south-east Bangkok | METALEX, INTERMACH, Manufacturing Expo, IBTM Asia Pacific, TILOG-LOGISTIX, Coatings Show, MEDICAL FAIR, wire & Tube | BTS Sukhumvit line to Bang Na |
| IMPACT Muang Thong Thani | Nonthaburi, north of the city | VIV Asia, ARHC, Architect'27, THAIFEX – Anuga Asia, ProPak Asia | MRT Pink Line to Muang Thong Thani, or shuttles; about 15 minutes by taxi from Don Mueang airport |
| QSNCC | City centre, by Benjakitti Park | Money20/20 Asia, ASEW, Fi Asia Thailand | MRT Blue Line to Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre |
IMPACT's own guide puts Don Mueang airport about 15 minutes away by taxi and Suvarnabhumi about 45 minutes. For ProPak Asia, the organiser points visitors to the Pink Line extension's IMPACT Muang Thong Thani station, whose Exit 3 leads to the Challenger Halls. Architect'27 runs shuttles from Mo Chit and Rama 9.
If you are staying downtown for a show at IMPACT, allow for heavy traffic on the way north.
How do you register for a Bangkok trade show?
Pre-register online on the official site: it is free for trade visitors at almost every Bangkok show and gets you a badge without queuing.
- METALEX and Manufacturing Expo (RX BITEC) are for trade visitors only, in business attire; under-15s are not admitted. METALEX offers group pre-registration for three or more people from one company.
- Asia Pacific Coatings Show is free for industry professionals; under-18s are not admitted.
- Architect'27 lists free admission with online pre-registration and is open 10:00 to 20:00 for six days.
- Money20/20 Asia is paid: at launch rates, a Qualifying Country Pass was USD 299 and a Standard Pass USD 599, with prices rising closer to the event.
- Fi Asia Thailand, THAIFEX – Anuga Asia and IBTM Asia Pacific were still taking registrations of interest when atndr last checked; visitor registration opens nearer the date.
Most shows open 10:00 to 18:00. Foreign visitors should check Thailand's entry rules for their passport, including the online Thailand Digital Arrival Card filed before arrival on the immigration bureau's site.
How do you make the most of a Bangkok trade show?
Use the matchmaking tools and plan around co-located shows.
- Book meetings before you fly. TILOG-LOGISTIX runs the free Meet My Match service, Manufacturing Expo and MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND offer business matching, and VIV Asia has a hosted buyer programme.
- Cover several shows in one hall. INTERMACH runs with SUBCON Thailand, Plastics & Rubber Thailand and the iAR automation zone. ProPak Asia runs with ASEAN Paper Bangkok and LOUPE Southeast Asia. wire & Tube Southeast Asia is co-located with GIFA and METEC Southeast Asia in 2027.
- Stack the weeks. ProPak Asia (9–12 June) and Manufacturing Expo (16–19 June) are a week apart; Fi Asia Thailand and the Asia Pacific Coatings Show both run 1–3 September, at different venues.
- Check the frequency. wire & Tube Southeast Asia is biennial, and IBTM Asia Pacific is a new event in 2027.
- Dress for business. RX BITEC shows enforce business attire on the floor.
For how trade shows differ from conferences, see conference vs exhibition vs summit.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the biggest trade show in Bangkok?
- By the organisers' expectations, METALEX (100,000+ professionals and 3,000+ brands expected in 2026) and Manufacturing Expo (90,000+ participants and 2,000+ exhibitors expected in 2027) are the largest on atndr's Bangkok calendar.
- Are Bangkok trade shows free to attend?
- Most are free for trade visitors who pre-register online. Conferences such as Money20/20 Asia sell passes.
- Which Bangkok venue is closest to Don Mueang airport?
- IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, about 15 minutes by taxi according to the venue. BITEC in Bang Na is on the opposite side of the city, nearer Suvarnabhumi.
- Can children visit Bangkok trade shows?
- Usually not. METALEX and Manufacturing Expo refuse under-15s, and the Asia Pacific Coatings Show refuses under-18s.
- When is the quietest time for business events in Bangkok?
- December to February. atndr lists no Bangkok business events between METALEX in November 2026 and VIV Asia in March 2027.
Sources
Written and fact-checked by the atndr team. Dates, venues and organizers are checked against each event’s official website; the figures in “At a glance” come live from the atndr calendar. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
