Bangkok International Trade & Convention Centre (Bitec)
Bitec has an 1,800 sqm Grand Hall, six column-free event halls, a main concourse of 2,500 sqm and 16 breakout meeting rooms for 60 to 450 people. Dining options can seat 12,000 delegates simultaneously at the centre’s food court.
Recent clients Propak Asia 2008, In-Cosmetics Asia 2008, the 19th ICN (International Congress of Nutrition) 2009, Bangkok International Gift Fair, Bangkok International Houseware Fair and Energy Saving 2009.
Green initiatives All waste water from Bitec is treated and then discharged into Bangna Canal. Bitec supports the Home of Narcotics Control Foundation.
Distance to airport Twenty minutes by road to Suvarnabhumi International Airport or the city centre. The nearest BTS SkyTrain station is On Nut and there is also a helicopter service from the airport.
Nearby hotels Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport, Novotel Bangna Bangkok and Dusit Princess Srinakarin.
Bangkok Convention Centre (BCC) at CentralWorld
www.bangkokconventioncentre.net
BCC occupies level 22 and 23 of CentralWorld tower, with over 10,000 sqm of pillarless space for up to 6,000 delegates. There are five convention centres, 12 Lotus Suites and on the 23rd level, four World Ballrooms can host from 140 in a classroom configuration or up to 1,200 for a cocktail event.
Recent clients PATA CEO Challenges in Climate Changes, Wimax World Asia Conference and Expo, and the IATA World Cargo event.
Green initiatives Certified with Green Globe (bronze status) for energy and water conservation, waste systems and community commitments.
Distance to airport Suvarnabhumi International Airport is 30 minutes by road; Chitlom and Siam BTS stations are connected by SkyWalk.
Nearby hotels Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Four Seasons Bangkok, Grand Hyatt Erawan, Amari Watergate, Courtyard by Marriott and Holiday Inn Bangkok.
Queen Sirikit National Convention
Centre (QSNCC)
www.qsncc.com
This multipurpose venue offers a total space of
65,000 sqm with international standard equipment. Zones A, C and D have just been renovated.
Recent clients Food Ingredients Asia 2009, Asian Paper 2010, Thailand International Education Exhibition 2010 and the 14th International Anti-Corruption Conference 2010.
Distance to airport Forty-five minutes by road to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Nearby hotels JW Marriott on Sukhumvit, The Landmark Bangkok, Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok, Sheraton Grand, Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok and many more.
Impact
www.impact.co.th
IMPACT Muang Thong Thani comprises of the 4,000 sqm IMPACT Arena; the 47,000 sqm IMPACT Exhibition Center; and the 30,000 sqm IMPACT Convention Center. The first phase of IMPACT Challenger was completed in 2006, with an area of 60,000 sqm.
There is also the Muang Thong Thani Stadium for up to 12,000 guests, while Aktiv Square previously hosted a motor test-drive circuit, extreme sports competitions and outdoor concerts for up to 40,000 people.
Recent clients PRR Thailand Open 2008 (part of the ATP Men’s Tennis Tour), Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2009.
Green initiatives CSR programmes including book donations to countryside schools and undertake tree-planting in urban communities.
Distance to airport Thirty minutes from Suvarnabhumi Airport and 20 minutes from downtown Bangkok. A shuttle bus runs the 30-minute trip between Mo Chit Sky Train Station.
Nearby hotels Amari Don Muang Airport Hotel, Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok Hotel and Asia Don Muang Airport Hotel.
Royal Paragon Hall
www.royalparagonhall.com
Royal Paragon Hall offers a 12,000 sqm multipurpose hall on the fifth level of Siam Paragon Shopping Centre. Its meeting rooms offer smaller spaces between 40 to 55 sqm.
Recent clients Food & Hotel Thailand 2009, Thailand Health & Beauty Show, Thailand Entertainment Expo and Bangkok International Wine Fair 2010.
Distance to airport Thirty minutes’ drive from Bangkok International Airport; links to BTS SkyTrain Siam Interchange station; SkyWalk to Chitlom MBK centre.
Nearby hotels Four Seasons Bangkok, Grand Hyatt Erawan, InterContinental Bangkok, Conrad Bangkok, Amari Watergate, Plaza Athenee Bangkok, Novotel Bangkok and Holiday Inn Bangkok.
Pattaya Exhibition and Conference Hall
www.peachthailand.com
Pattaya Exhibition and Conference Hall (Peach) offers 54 different meeting venues hosting from ten to 7,600 delegates, and a pillarless convention and exhibition hall for up to 8,000 people. There are also breakout meeting rooms, a business centre and four VIP rooms. Private beaches, rooftop terraces, poolsides and the Lotus Pond can host al fresco events.
Recent clients The 30th Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, Pattaya Food & Hoteliers Expo 2009.
Green initiatives The Royal Cliff Beach Resort has its own water treatment plant, recycles waste, plants endangered trees, implements an energy-saving campaign and joins with local communities to clean beaches and roadsides.
Distance to airport Suvarnabhumi International Airport is 75 minutes by road; less than 30 minutes from downtown Pattaya.
Nearby hotels The Royal Cliff Beach Hotel and the Royal Cliff Grand & Spa.