The Bangkok International Motor Show 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.
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.
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".
Below is a list of all the Bangkok International Motor Show dates.