The event, considered Asean’s largest industrial machinery exhibition, is expected to generate more than Bt10 billion in trade value.

Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, president of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), said that Intermach 2018 reflects upon TCEB’s policy that places a focus on the conference and exhibition events that feature benefits which are in line with the country’s development strategy.

It runs until May 19 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Bitec).

TCEB is collaborating with UBM Asia (Thailand) Co Ltd to provide a full range of overseas marketing activities for the international exhibition which includes attracting organisations and overseas governments to exhibit pavilions as well as drawing potential buyers to join the event.

From the cooperation, it is expected that the event will attract more than 45,000 attendees. Last year, the event attracted 43,000 with 600 companies from around the world.

Sanchai Noombunnam of UBM Asia (Thailand) Co Ltd said the event showcases the latest technology of industrial machinery covering a wide variety of manufacturing industries, including automotive, electronics, construction, medical devices, furniture and agriculture.

“TCEB’s objectives are not only to sustain the existing markets or expand new markets to increase the numbers of international exhibitions in Thailand but to secure the position of Thailand with the highest record of net exhibit space sold in Asean. Also, Intermach is recognised as a significant platform which can further generate economic value for Thailand. It is expected that this year, the trade value at the Intermach will reach Bt12,000 million and attract 45,000 attendees,” said Chiruit.