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unConventional

Conventions

As a global MICE destination, Thailand is Additionally, IMPACT Arena, Exhibition and
recognised for its abundance of hotels, many Convention Center is an integrated property,
of which are equipped with grand ballrooms, situated in Bangkok’s northern suburb. The
cutting edge audiovisual setups and the latest complex is recognised as one of Asia’s largest
technology. The Land of Smiles is also home to and most modern exhibition spaces, encom-
some of the largest and most passing 140,000 sqm of indoor and outdoor
well-appointed convention and exhibition event space. IMPACT Challenger is one of
centres in Asia, if not the world. These multi- the complex’s most popular venues and has a
purpose venues are suitable for all types of combined column-free space of approximately
events, from large-scale concerts headed by 60,000sqm, making it the world’s
prominent musicians to internationally largest pillarless hall.
recognised trade shows, global conferences
and worldwide associations’ conventions. Bangkok also has large-scale convention
centres nestled inside some of its most
The capital city of Bangkok is home to an array famous shopping complexes. For example, the
of celebrated convention centres, making it an Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre,
ideal destination for MICE organisers. One of located inside CentralWorld, has a multitude
the city’s most notable institutes is the Queen of venues ranging from sleek meeting spaces
Sirikit National Convention to an outdoor golf putting green area.
Center (QSNCC), Additionally, Royal Paragon Hall is a
located in the heart “The Land of Smiles is cutting edge events complex situated
of Bangkok’s shop- within the renowned Siam Paragon
ping and entertain- also home to some of the shopping mall.
ment district of largest and most well-
Sukhumvit. Its pop- appointed convention The city will also witness the unveiling
ularity stems from and exhibition centres in of TRUEICON Hall in June 2019. The
the 65,000sqm Asia, if not the world.” MICE and entertainment venue will be
of versatile event located within the landmark riverside
space, as well as development, ICONSIAM. As the first
its convenient links and only ultra-hybrid venue in Thai-
with the city’s efficient public land, the various halls and meeting spaces will
transport network, including the BTS SkyTrain offer the latest in technological amenities and
and MRT Underground. event planning services. Coupled with stunning
views overlooking the river, it promises to
The Bangkok International become one of the city’s leading MICE venues.
Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) is a colossal
site located near Suvarnabhumi Airport, well In addition to Bangkok, a number of other
connected by the Airport Rail Link and efficient destinations in Thailand offer top-class venues
highway system. The centre is home to a wide as well. In Chonburi, there is the Pattaya
variety of event venues from large indoor halls Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH) which
to intimate meeting rooms across 70,000sqm boasts stunning views of the Gulf of Thailand,
of space, making BITEC a leading destination and offers modern facilities and professional
for MICE events. services.

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