Why Thailand

(JUL23) Variety of Venues

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Thailand is undeniably Asia’s premier MICE destination. According to a survey of international MICE participants, Thailand is known for its diversity and range of international MICE venues, including newer venues located in all regions across the nation. Both MICE organisers and exhibitors from around the world see the readiness, capabilities, and charm of the assortment of venues that have attracted the attention of the international MICE community. They are well aware that MICE venues in Thailand offer safe, reliable, and truly unique opportunities that will impress the most discerning of MICE participants.

1. Conventional Venues

KhonKaen International Convention And Exhibition Center

Khonkaen International Convention and Exhibition Centre (KICE) is a modern convention centre located in the heart of the Isan region. The centre features 7,510 square metres of internal space with an additional 4,680 square metres of usable space outside. The long-span roof system means that the space is pillar-free and the venue is ready to welcome all kinds of domestic and international conferences, seminars, exhibitions, and trade shows. With its modern facilities and services, KICE meets the needs of all MICE organisers. Surrounded by shopping malls and hotels ranging from 3 to 5-star, and not far from natural attractions such as Bueng Kaen Nakhorn, KICE truly opens up the potential of the northeast Thailand as well as neighbouring countries (CLMV) in the heart of this economic growth centre.

More information: http://www.kice-center.com

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Credit Photo : http://www.kice-center.com

The Athenee Hotel Bangkok, A Luxury Collection Hotel

The 5-star Athenee Hotel is located in the heart of Bangkok’s business district. The hotel is easily accessible by car and the BTS Skytrain system which conveniently connects to many of Bangkok’s top shopping malls. The hotel was the first in the world to be awarded the ISO 20121 standard for sustainable events, including its 100% “All Star” award from The PLEDGE on Food Waste. The hotel features stunning design influenced by 19 th century European and Asian styles, and is ready to welcome all kinds of meetings and banquets. Each of the more than 30 banquet rooms features unique and elegant decoration and environmentally-friendly facilities. The largest of these spaces can comfortably accommodate up to 1,500 people. The hotel’s 29 th floor also boasts a banquet room that offers magnificent views of the Bangkok skyline.

More information: https://www.assetworldcorp-th.com

Hua Mak Indoor Stadium

Hua Mak Indoor Stadium is a sports stadium featuring an oval-shaped central bowl measuring 41 metres x 49.5 metres. The venue is perfect for sports events and concerts with a capacity of up to 6,000 spectators.

2. Unconventional Venues

Thunder Dome Muang Thong Thani

The Thunder Dome is located within the Impact Exhibition & Convention Centre precinct in Muang Thong Thani. The Thunder Dome is a great venue for concerts, performances and live events of all kinds. The venue boasts 1,830 square metres of space and can accommodate up to 3,500 patrons with a complete range of services and facilities. The venue is accessible by bus and also has access to eight parking lots capable of holding 12,800 private cars. Nearby are international hotels and restaurants and the Cosmo department store, and with its location right by the expressway exit it is easily accessible to downtown Bangkok.

More information: https://www.facebook.com/thunderdomebuilding

dCubic Space

This co-working space located in the heart of Bangkok offers both space and comfort in a quiet ambience. Decorated in loft-style, its floral vines lend an atmosphere of working in the garden, while the large windows maintain an open and airy feel while also offering great views of the Asoke area. The venue features five types of meeting rooms, from a 3-square metre private office to a flexible event space measuring 200 square metres that can comfortably accommodate 35 guests, as well as a shared working space. Spaces both inside and outside the meeting room are served by a full range of facilities that are perfect for all manner of meetings, seminars, workshops, MICE and team-building functions, parties, CSR activities and more. Other facilities include a car park that can fit 100 vehicles, f&b service, and Wi-Fi internet. dCubic Space is located within walking distance of BTS Asoke station, the MRT Sukhumvit station, and the Airport Link Makkasan.

More Information : http://www.dcubicspace.com

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Credit Photo : D Cubic Space ดีคิวบิค สเปซ Pages

JustCo @AIA Sathorn Tower

JustCo is a modern co-working space located in the heart of the Sathorn area directly connected to the BTS St. Louis station. The venue has a wonderfully light and airy atmosphere, and the good-health designs of the chairs and tables help with work efficiency. The venue’s range of spaces offer alternatives for different kinds of functions including workshops, product launches and other events. There are six meeting rooms that can accommodate from four to 10 people, all with white boards and screens. JustCo also includes relaxation areas with table football, plus golf and conversation corners.

More information : https://www.justcoglobal.com

3. Unseen / Special Venues

Queen Sirikit Park

This large public park in the Chatuchak area was created to commemorate the auspicious occasion of the fifth cycle anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on 12 August 1992. One of the park’s highlights is the large pond created in the shape of the letter “S” as a symbol of Her Majesty’s name in both Thai and English. Other features are the relaxing courtyard with its giant lotus-shaped pond that features both Thai and foreign varieties of lotus flowers. The park also includes a botanical garden rich in local and international flora planted along natural walkways.

Tha Maharaj

This shopping centre is located in the heart of Bangkok’s old town right next to the Chao Phraya River. Tha Maharaj features a delightful collection of shops, restaurants and coffee shops especially popular with foreign tourists due to its evocation of the early Rattanakosin period of Thai history. Maharaj Rd. used to be the western wall of the royal palace and was later converted into commercial buildings before being redeveloped into the current open-air shopping and lifestyle-market area to meet the needs of the new generations while retaining its traditional Thai cultural elements. Tha Maharaj offers a number of activities and services consistent with its Thai cultural heritage including retro Thai costume rental for the perfect IG pic. Located close to major historical tourist sites including the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and Sanam Luang, Tha Maharaj is popular with all ages, is pet friendly, it has plenty of car parking, and it is easily accessible by public transport and river ferry.

More information: https://www.thamaharaj.com

Chokchai Farm

Chokchai Farm is the complete agro-tourist attraction. Located in the Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima, it is the largest dairy farm in Asia encompassing almost 8,000 acres with almost 3,000 cows. The rear of the property offers magnificent mountain views and plenty of space for all kinds of activities including feeding the sheep, horse-riding, and ATV and UTV rides around the farm. Visitors should make sure they enjoy a meal at the famous Chokchai Steak House that was established more than 50 years ago, and cheque out Umm! Milk to purchase local dairy products, and the Chokchai Museum that chronicles the history of the farm through its permanent exhibitions. The fifth floor features a seminar room that is a great venue for MICE events for up to 500 seated guests.

More information: https://farmchokchai.com

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