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Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre

Moreover, Hua Hin has become a premier
destination for MICE, where planners can seek
out luxury hotels and elegant halls, such as the Another notable centre is the Chiang Mai
Royal Dusit Grand Ballroom. Moving on, the International Exhibition and Convention Centre
South of Thailand might be most famous for (CMECC), which is one of Southeast Asia’s
its stunning landscapes, but over time it has largest with a total space of 521,600sqm.
become home to a variety of convention Its history as one of the country’s most
venues. An example is the Royal Phuket Marina celebrated centres makes it perfect for large-
International Exhibition and Conference scale international and domestic conventions,
Centre (RPMIEC), with indoor and outdoor exhibitions and conferences.
venues to suit all types of events.
As the presence of MICE in Thailand continues
The North of Thailand also boasts a large to rise, so will the need for more facilities to
number of meeting spaces, including the Khao boost this important sector. As a result, the
Yai Convention Center (KYCC). This multipur- future for both existing and new convention
pose complex features a large ballroom, and exhibition centres in Thailand looks more
exhibition hall and an array of smaller meeting than promising.
venues that cater to all business events.
In addition, the region of Khon Kaen has
become a leading destination for MICE, offer-
ing a diverse selection of event spaces includ-
ing KhonKaen International Convention and
Exhibition Center (KICE) which has a selection
of large halls. Its biggest has a capacity of 3,900
attendees in theatre-style.

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