If you are a real gearheads, you’ll probably agree with me that a car show is definitely the best place to stay next to your home. In Asia, there are several car shows that has been second to home for some Filipino motoring journos. One of them is Bangkok International Motor Show.
Subaru's FJ8 Forester
Subaru’s FJ8 Forester
FJ8 Forester
Subaru FJ8 Forester during the regional launch at Bangkok Motor Show
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Subaru Outback

The Bangkok International Motor Show is one the biggest car event of the year celebrated by Thai’s and some of its neighboring countries. The event takes place annually at the Challenger 1-3, Impact, Maung Thong Thani Exhibition center in Bangkok, Thailand.

Chevrolet Captiva
Chevrolet Captiva
Aston Martin DB11
Aston Martin DB11
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James Bond Iconic Car DB10
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This year, the event showcases of over 25 new car models including cars in various segments, such as Mercedes-Benz New E-Class BMW 330e Plug-in Hybrid, Subaru Forester, Subaru VIZIV Future, Isuzu mu-X, Aston Martin DB 10, Rolls-Royce, Toyota C-HR, Chevrolet Captiva, BMW G 310 R, GPX Demon Scrambler, Porsche 911 Carrera, Toyota Yaris TRD Sportivo, mercedes AMG C63S Coupe, Nissan GT-R Nismo, Mazda CX3 Racing Concept, Tata Xenon 150 NX-Plore, Nissan Almera Nismo, Suzuki Swift, Mitsubishi Triton GLS, Hyundai Genesis, Chevrolet Colorado XTR, Ford Focus, and BMW X5 XDRIVE 40E among the others.
Ford always amazes spectators with awesome booth
American car brand Ford always amazes spectators with their awesome booth
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Ford stages the new Focus

In a press statement, Dr. Prasad Jin, the Chief Executive Officer of Gran Prix International Co., Ltd, the organizer of Bangkok International Motor Show, said, “The 37th International Motor Show visitors will have the opportunity to see the innovative vehicles that are more advanced especially in the plug-in hybrid cars.”

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Tata Xenon 150 NX-Plore pickup
Tata Motors display
Tata Motors utilitarian vehicles
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Tata Ace

He further explained, “In the event all those years, we are not just promoting technology innovation. But we try to present the grandeur of the booths at each carmaker to invest build a top notch car show. Our objective is to be recognized as the global benchmark when it comes to car show. We believe that the Bangkok Motor Show is a virtual open door of the car market.”

Apple of the Eye: Mazda MX5
Journos Apple of the Eye: The Mazda MX5

“The health of Thailand’s automotive industry is entering a period of major joints. Reflecting the economic crisis late last year, the 37th Bangkok International Motor Show will definitely a major boosts to the automotive sector to bring back the spark of life again,” said Chaturon Komon, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Gran Prix International Co., Ltd.

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PH winner of 2015 Car of the Year: Mazda 2

The 37th Bangkok International Motor Show” has more than 30 car manufacturers, 11 motorcycle companies, and top class Car Audio from different brands. Meanwhile, there are more than 175 booth of auto accessories display in the event.

Toyota Concept C-HR
Toyota Concept C-HR
Mini Convertible
Mini Convertible

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*All photos courtesy of Gran Prix International Co., Ltd