42nd Bangkok Int'l Motor Show draws 1-M visitors, 20,000 car reservations

42nd-BIMS

The pandemic may have applied the brakes on many motoring events around the world, but it failed to do so for the 42nd Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), and even the car sales growth in Thailand.

As it concluded last April 4, more than 20,000 car reservations were placed in the event, and 1.34 million people saw every car and motorcycle on display at the Impact Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani.

According to BIMS organizer Grand Prix International Public Company Limited, the reservations represented over 30 billion baht (around P46 million). The organizer attributed the increase of 28.6 percent of visitors (from last year's 1.049 million) to the "confidence (of the visitors) in the safety standards of the event."

Chief Operating Officer of Grand Prix International Public Company Limited and vice president of the 42nd BIMS Jaturon Komolmis said, "It is a good time to buy a new car because there will be various promotions and campaigns to boost sales during this period."

42nd-BIMS-Maserati-MC20

Komolmis added that despite the COVID-19 pandemic, "the purchasing power of Thai people who want a new car has not disappeared."

According to the event organizer, people reserved with the following brands.

1. Toyota - 4,406
2. Mazda - 3,454
3. Honda - 3,305
4. Isuzu - 2,829
5. Suzuki - 2,689
6. Mercedes-Benz - 1,863
7. MG - 1,629
8. Mitsubishi - 1,462
9. Ford - 1,212
10. Nissan - 1,144

Motorcycle brands accounted for 1,155 reservations.

The 42nd BIMS centered on the theme "New way of life, happy heart," which describes the event's response to the health crisis. The theme also reflected the jobs that BIMS has generated, Komolmis added. 

The VP of BIMS also observed the emerging presence of electric and hybrid vehicles in Thailand. "Consumers are interested and are open to change," he speculated. 

Twenty-eight car brands and seven motorcycle marques gathered under the Impact's roof, while 45 accessories exhibitors were present.

Among the 28 brands present were luxury names such as Aston Martin, Audi, Maserati, Mini, and Rolls Royce, while the Korean Hyundai and Kia, and Chinese Great Wall Motors joined the aforementioned mainstream offerings.

42nd BIMS Mini

Moving on to the accessories exhibitors, LX-Mode presented snazzier Toyota Alphard vans, which wore shinier wheels and sharp body kits, while Tach Art & Rowen showed their own versions of such modifications on a few Porsche cars.

Like in many motor shows, test cars and motorcycles were available for driving through a test course outside the venue.

42nd-BIMS-Test-Drive

The 42nd BIMS was sponsored by The Royal Motor Association of Thailand, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Tourism Authority of Thailand, and the Thai Auto Parts Manufacturers Association.

Photos from Bangkok International Motor Show Facebook page and website (bangkok-motorshow.com/bims42/main.php)

Also read

Toyota Motor Thailand Debuts Karl Lagerfeld-Branded C-HR

Mercedes Benz Starts Battery Production in Thailand

Read All

Featured Articles

Recommended Articles For You

Read All

Featured Cars

  • Upcoming

Car Articles From Zigwheels

  • News
  • Article Feature
  • Advisory Stories
  • Road Test
  • Nissan PH keeps Navara pricing for Jul. amid CMEPA implementation
    Nissan PH keeps Navara pricing for Jul. amid CMEPA implementation
    Ruben Manahan IV . Today
  • First-ever ‘BYD Grab Day Caravan’ puts spotlight on Seal 5 DM-i
    First-ever ‘BYD Grab Day Caravan’ puts spotlight on Seal 5 DM-i
    Ruben Manahan IV . Jul 11, 2025
  • Inchcape PH releases Mercedes-Benz V-Class Elegance
    Inchcape PH releases Mercedes-Benz V-Class Elegance
    Ruben Manahan IV . Jul 11, 2025
  • Latest ‘Kia Movement’ leg set this weekend
    Latest ‘Kia Movement’ leg set this weekend
    Ruben Manahan IV . Jul 10, 2025
  • Bentley unveils all-electric EXP 15 concept car
    Bentley unveils all-electric EXP 15 concept car
    Cesar Miguel . Jul 10, 2025
  • Nissan Livina vs. the competition
    Nissan Livina vs. the competition
    Cesar Miguel . Jul 11, 2025
  • Exploring the Jetour T2’s interior
    Exploring the Jetour T2’s interior
    Cesar Miguel . Jul 10, 2025
  • Suzuki XL7 Hybrid vs Toyota RAV4 vs BYD Tang: tough-looking NEV options
    Suzuki XL7 Hybrid vs Toyota RAV4 vs BYD Tang: tough-looking NEV options
    Paulo Papa . Jul 09, 2025
  • Explaining the different types of hybrid powertrains
    Explaining the different types of hybrid powertrains
    Cesar Miguel . Jul 07, 2025
  • Check out these basic overlanding items for when you want to enjoy the outdoors
    Check out these basic overlanding items for when you want to enjoy the outdoors
    Paulo Papa . Jul 04, 2025
  • Do you still need to wash your car after it rains?
    Do you still need to wash your car after it rains?
    Cesar Miguel . Jun 12, 2025
  • What should you visit first at MIAS 2025?
    What should you visit first at MIAS 2025?
    Cesar Miguel . Apr 11, 2025
  • Do you really need 4x4 for overlanding?
    Do you really need 4x4 for overlanding?
    Cesar Miguel . Mar 26, 2025
  • Number coding 2025: what you need to know
    Number coding 2025: what you need to know
    Paulo Papa . Mar 09, 2025
  • EVs still require lubrication, JAMA execs say
    EVs still require lubrication, JAMA execs say
    Paulo Papa . Mar 09, 2025
  • Honda BR-V S CVT: all about that ‘base’
    Honda BR-V S CVT: all about that ‘base’
    Paulo Papa . Jul 09, 2025
  • Dongfeng Rich 7 4X4 Upper: ideal entry-level truck
    Dongfeng Rich 7 4X4 Upper: ideal entry-level truck
    Paulo Papa . Jul 07, 2025
  • First drive: MG ZS Hybrid+
    First drive: MG ZS Hybrid+
    Cesar Miguel . Jun 30, 2025
  • BYD eMAX 7 Superior Captain: MPV for modern families
    BYD eMAX 7 Superior Captain: MPV for modern families
    Paulo Papa . Jun 18, 2025
  • Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid: modest mover
    Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid: modest mover
    Paulo Papa . Jun 05, 2025