Bangkok: Get ready for 'Industry Fair 2025', a big event to stimulate the economy in the middle of the year. The Ministry of Industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and the private sector, held a press conference to announce the 'Industrial Fair 2025' under the concept of 'Industrial Trains Bringing Happiness to Thais'. Scheduled from July 31 to August 3, 2025, at the Krungthep Aphiwat Central Station, Bang Sue, the event aims to boost the economy with a fair offering quality products at affordable prices, including food and consumer goods from Thai entrepreneurs, with a target of generating over 300 million baht in circulation.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Nattapol Rangsitpol, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, revealed that the Ministry, along with the Ministry of Transport, the State Railway of Thailand, and various private sector partners, organized 'Industry Fair 2025' to provide a market testing ground and increase distribution channels for Thai SME entrepreneurs and community enterprises. Factory entrepreneurs will be able to distribute products directly to consumers, helping reduce living costs and stimulating the economy with an anticipated circulation of over 300 million baht.
The event will feature various zones, including a consumer goods fair zone with products from Sahapat Group, a 'Right Car, Right Deal' zone featuring cars and motorcycles from manufacturers like Toyota and Honda, and an Electrical Appliances Expo Zone offering affordable electronic appliances. Additionally, there will be a product expo with 155 booths showcasing goods from Thai SMEs, including clothing, accessories, and processed foods. Technology and innovation will be highlighted by Siam Cement Public Company Limited and Toyota Motor Thailand as MIND Ambassadors of the Ministry of Industry.
The fair will also include seminars, vocational workshops, games, and mini-concerts by artists like Ice Sarunyu and Atom Chanakan. Furthermore, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be signed on July 31, 2025, between the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Transport to upgrade the rail transport system and develop a production base for international-standard trains in the country.
Mr. Witthaya Yamuang, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, emphasized the significance of this cooperation as a step forward in developing Thailand's rail infrastructure. The Ministry of Transport has organized various public transportation options to facilitate access to the event, including suburban trains, MRT services, long-distance trains, and buses, with sufficient parking and drop-off points for those using personal vehicles.