This year, Thailand International Motor Expo is aimed to promote the new vehicle standard which is in-line with the global trend “Environmental Care”. In addition, the Expo aimed to prepare with the introduction of new tax law based on car’s CO2 emission which effective on January 1, 2016. There were 31 car brands and 15 motorcycle brands exhibited at the Expo.
Overall, the Expo was well accepted from Thai consumers, the number of visitors were 1.47 million persons for the whole 12 days which is higher than year 2014 at 6.7% (1.384 million persons in 2014) and expected to generate sales of 50,000 million Baht.
The number of vehicle were booked in the event in this year were record as follows;
Vehicle Type | Units | Remarks |
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Car | 39,125 units |
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Motorcycle | 5,749 units | 115% increased from 2014 or 2,718 units |
Motorcycle display is become more attractive for Thai consumers at the Expo, many of manufacturers were choosing this event to introduce or launch the new model to the public especially big bike category, Thai consumer in the medium class is more interested to buy big bike as a second vehicle for their life style.
Motor Expo 2015 General Information | |
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Name of Event | The 32nd Thailand International Motor Expo 2015 |
Organizer | Inter-Media Consultant Co., Ltd. |
Venue | IMPACT Challenger 1-3, Muang Thong Thani 99 Popular Road, Banmai, Pakkret, Nontaburi 11120 Tel 02-833-4455 Fax 02-833-4456 |
Website | www.impact.co.th |
Expo Date | 1 December 2015 VIP and Press Preview day 2 December 2015 Opening Ceremony & Grand Charity day 3-13 December 2015 General public days |