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Thailand Content Market 2026 Targets 2 Billion Baht

Thailand Content Market 2026 Targets 2 Billion Baht

Matichon•Economy•19h ago

Reader Briefing

The Ministry of Commerce launched Thailand Content Market 2026 to promote the creative economy and target 2 billion baht in trade.

  • •The Thailand Content Market 2026 (TCM 2026) took place from July 20–22, 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
  • •The event was organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), and private sector partners.
  • •The event aims to push the Thai creative economy into the global market with a target of 2 billion baht.
  • •TCM 2026 features 12 business categories including Film, TV & Series, GL/BL, Games, and Animation.

Overview

  • •Banjongjit Angsusingh presided over the opening of Thailand Content Market 2026 on July 20, 2026.
  • •Banjongjit Angsusingh stated that Thailand's creative economy is valued at approximately 1.44 trillion baht, or over 43 billion US dollars.
  • •The creative industry employs nearly 1 million people and generates over 12 billion US dollars in exports annually.
  • •Banjongjit Angsusingh mentioned that Thailand is recognized for its potential in Boys’ Love (BL) and Girls’ Love (GL) content.
  • •Sunantha Kangvankulkij stated that Thailand Content Market 2026 provides a platform for Thai entrepreneurs to showcase work and conduct direct trade with global buyers.
  • •Chakrit Pichayangkul stated that the Creative Economy Agency (CEA) creates international trading spaces to connect Thai producers with global investors and streaming platforms.
  • •More than 2,000 trade negotiation appointments have been confirmed for the event.
  • •The event includes activities such as the Bangkok International Digital Content Festival (BIDC) and Bangkok International Content Market (BICM).

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Key Quotes

Banjongjit Angsusingh
"For those worried about AI technology affecting creative work, I do not want you to be too concerned; AI is developed and used by humans."
ที่มีความกังวลเรื่องเทคโนโลยีเอไอกระทบต่องานสร้างสรรค์ ไม่อยากให้กังวลเกินไป เอไอพัฒนาและใช้งานโดยมนุษย์ ควรมองว่าจะใช้เอไออย่างไรให้ได้ประโยชน์มากสุดดีกว่า

Key Entities

Person

Banjongjit Angsusingh(บรรจงจิตต์ อังศุสิงห์)
Advisor to the Minister of Commerce.
Sunantha Kangvankulkij(สุนันทา กังวาลกุลกิจ)
Director-General of the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP).
Chakrit Pichayangkul(ชาคริต พิชญางกูร)
Director of the Creative Economy Agency (CEA).

Organization

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️
The government ministry overseeing the launch of the Thailand Content Market 2026.
Department of International Trade Promotion(กรมส่งเสริมการค้าระหว่างประเทศ)
The government agency (DITP) that co-organized the Thailand Content Market 2026.
Creative Economy Agency(สำนักงานส่งเสริมเศรษฐกิจสร้างสรรค์)
The public organization (CEA) that co-organized the Thailand Content Market 2026 and drives the film and series industry.

Place

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center(ศูนย์การประชุมแห่งชาติสิริกิติ์)ℹ️
The venue where Thailand Content Market 2026 was held.