Thailand Air Show to promote Thailand as ASEAN’s aviation hub

The idea and concept of bringing this world-class trade show to Thailand can be traced back to 2017 when TCEB responded to the industry 4.0 policy, and in 2018, Thailand by TCEB began studying data on air show events. In order to assess the feasibility of bringing the Air show to Thailand in 2019, TCEB has started to study the feasibility of the project, including various cooperation models to set up a framework for cooperation in organizing aviation trade shows. Moreover, public hearing activities and meetings with relevant agencies were organized. At present, TCEB recommended Thailand to be the host of the event by inviting relevant agencies such as the Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Office (EECO), U-Tapao International Aviation Company Limited (UTA), the Royal Thai Navy (RTP), and Pattaya City.

Moreover, TCEB aims to elevate the aviation and logistic industries of Thailand and to prepare the entrepreneurs in MICE industry in the area to support “Thailand International Air Show” through “Road to Air Show” project. TCEB has initiated a trade fair and MICE industry conference under the name “Aviation & LOG-IN Week”, which is a combination of shows, conferences, and mega events to increase the opportunity to participate and to add value to the business or industry and help to
stimulate the positive impetus. TCEB anticipates that from 2023 to 2027, there will be a total of 28 new and continuous events in the EEC area as part of the project “Aviation & LOG- IN Week,” with the Thailand International Air Show generating a positive economic impact to Thailand of over 8 billion baht during that time period.

Mr.Chokchai Panyayong, Special Advisor of EEC, mentioned about this cooperation, “The EEC is a government agency that intends to promote investment, enhances innovation and develops advanced technology in Thailand. The agency is responsible for facilitating business dealings in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) area. EEC is pleased and appreciates the idea of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB that wants to push for an aviation
trade show and world-class logistics in Thailand, which will promote the development of technology, products, services and labor, as well as increase the competitiveness of the Thai aviation industry as well as related industries in various fields to advance and be equal to international standards. In addition, this project is in line with the U-Tapao Airport Development Policy and the Eastern Aviation City in the EEC area to elevate Thailand into the hub of ASEAN’s aviation industry.”

“Because Thailand is unique in its geographical location and cultural attractions in each region, Thailand remains one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide. In 2019, Thailand’s six major airports can accommodate more than 140 million passengers per year, with up to 450,000 flights per year across the world. The country as a whole has a high demand for airplane maintenance services. The value exceeds 36,500 million baht, and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has registered 679 aircrafts in the country.”

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Harry Johnson has been the assignment editor for eTurboNews for mroe than 20 years. He lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is originally from Europe. He enjoys writing and covering the news.

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