Thailand Becomes Smart Industry Hub Amid Global Manufacturing Shift

Thansettakij•Economy•16d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand is positioning itself as ASEAN's smart industry hub through major exhibitions like INTERMACH and PLASTICS & RUBBER THAILAND 2026, aiming to attract global investment and resilience.

•Thailand is leveraging INTERMACH 2026 and PLASTICS & RUBBER THAILAND 2026 to become a manufacturing hub in ASEAN.
•The events focus on integrating smart manufacturing technologies, automation, and material innovations to boost competitiveness.
•These initiatives are designed to help businesses reduce costs and increase efficiency amidst global supply chain shifts and rising pressures.
•The exhibitions will connect over 2,000 global brands with Thai and regional businesses, fostering investment and technological adoption.

Overview

•INTERMACH 2026 and PLASTICS & RUBBER THAILAND 2026 are scheduled to take place from May 13-16, 2026.
•Informa Markets Thailand is organizing INTERMACH 2026 and PLASTICS & RUBBER THAILAND 2026 to elevate Thailand's industrial competitiveness.
•The events aim to establish Thailand as a center for smart manufacturing and sustainable manufacturing within the ASEAN region.
•These events are a response to global manufacturing shifts, increased energy costs, supply chain volatility, and stringent environmental standards.
•Thai businesses will gain access to real technologies and solutions to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance competitiveness.
•Over 2,000 global brands and companies will be present at the events, covering various manufacturing technologies.
•The exhibitions will facilitate connections between entrepreneurs and real technologies, solutions, and business opportunities to support production lines.
•The events are designed under the concept 'Manufacturing Reinvented: Cost-Effective with High-Performance Solutions' to drive business growth.

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Key Quotes

Manu Leiwipairoj

"INTERMACH and PLASTICS & RUBBER THAILAND 2026 are designed as a Business Platform connecting entrepreneurs with real technology, real solutions, and real business opportunities."

งาน INTERMACH และ PLASTICS & RUBBER THAILAND 2026 จึงถูกออกแบบให้เป็น Business Platform ที่เชื่อมโยงผู้ประกอบการเข้ากับเทคโนโลยีจริง โซลูชันจริง และโอกาสทางธุรกิจที่สามารถต่อยอดได้จริงในสายการผลิต

Sanchai Nomboonnam

"Emphasis is placed on solutions that reduce energy costs, minimize waste, increase productivity, and enhance production quality, which are key challenges for operators today."

โดยให้ความสำคัญกับโซลูชันที่ช่วยลดต้นทุนพลังงาน ลดของเสีย เพิ่ม Productivity และยกระดับคุณภาพการผลิต ซึ่งเป็นโจทย์สำคัญของผู้ประกอบการในปัจจุบัน

Key Entities

Person

Manu Leiwipairoj(นายมนู เลียวไพโรจน์)

Chairman of Informa Markets Thailand, who is a key speaker discussing Thailand's role as a smart industry hub.

Sanchai Nomboonnam(นายสรรชาย นุ่มบุญนำ)

General Manager of Informa Markets Thailand, who highlighted the focus on cost-reducing and productivity-enhancing solutions at the exhibitions.

Organization

Informa Markets Thailand(อินฟอร์มา มาร์เก็ตส์ ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The organizer of key industrial exhibitions in Thailand, including INTERMACH and PLASTICS & RUBBER THAILAND 2026.

Place

ASEAN(อาเซียน)ℹ️

The regional bloc where Thailand aims to become the leading smart manufacturing hub.

BITEC Bangna(ศูนย์นิทรรศการและการประชุมไบเทค)ℹ️

The venue hosting INTERMACH 2026 and PLASTICS & RUBBER THAILAND 2026.