It’s the very first time Intelligent Asia moved abroad and Thailand is the first stop. The exhibition held from February 29^th to March 2^nd, 2024 at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). The three-day exhibition features 5 major themes: PCB Thailand, EMA Thailand, Automation Thailand, Optoelectronics & Display Thailand, and Battery Power Storage & EV Solutions Thailand.

 

The first edition of Intelligent Asia Thailand gathered 203 brands and companies from 14 countries and regions, including China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, and Vietnam. The exhibition was taking place in an area of 6,600 square meters. It also attracted 8,111 visitors to place orders and discover business opportunities.

On the first day, many distinguished guests joined in the grand opening:

• Dr. Nattapol Rangsitpol

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry (MIND)

• Mr. Chun-Fu Chang

Representative, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand 

• Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi

Secretary General, Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI)

• Mr. Richard Lee

Chairman, Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association (TEEMA)

• Mr. Maurice Lee

Chairman, Taiwan Printed Circuit Association (TPCA)

• Mr. Swaek Prakitritanon

Vice President, Thailand Printed Circuit Association (THPCA)

• Mr. Ren-Cyuan Luo

Director, Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robotics Association (TAIROA)

• Mr. Lawrence Chang

Chairman, Taiwan Printed Circuit Association Thailand Sodality

• Mr. Chartchai Panichewa

Vice Chairman, The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)

• Mr. Stephen Chen

Chairman, Thai-Taiwan Business Association (TTBA)

• Dr. Chula Sukmanop

Secretary General, Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC)

• Ms. Nalinee Kanchanamai

Deputy to Governor, Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT)

• Dr. Duangdej Yuaikwarmdee

Director, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)

• Ms. Ying-Tzu Yang

Deputy Secretary General, Taipei Computer Association

 

      

      

 

In addition to showcasing products and services, the exhibition organized a series of events to encourage more collaborative opportunities between companies and locals. Taiwan Printed Circuit Association (TPCA) had a two-day “Thailand Intelligent Electronic Circuits Conference”with three sub-sessions: “PCB Industry Summit”, “PCB Advanced Tech Forum” and “PCB Solutions-Smart x Sustainable.” The conference invited iconic PCB companies sharing from Taiwan, Thailand, and China to build a communication platform. To support companies matching local talents and industry-university cooperation, the exhibition released “Thailand PCB Talent Day Events.” Besides, the Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robotics Association (TAIROA) hosted the “Taiwan-Thailand Smart Vehicle Supply Chain Symposium” to focus on how to build a smart new energy vehicles industry chain. Participants can exchange ideas and discuss through the forum.

 

     

 

The first exhibition received many enthusiastic responses. Except for the demand for purchasing equipment, most visitors were looking for digital transformation solutions on-site and expressed high interest in evaluating exhibiting in the next year. The organizer has also received many reservations for next year's booth. The feedback received from exhibitors and visitors shows a 90% overall satisfaction rate of the exhibition quality and planning.

 

Intelligent Asia Thailand 2025 will be held from March 6 to 8. For more information, please stay tuned to the official website: https://www.chanchao.com.tw/IntelligentAsia-Thailand/en/