TAPA 2025 Concludes Successfully, Cementing Thailand’s Role as a Global Auto Parts Hub

The Thailand International Auto Parts and Accessories Show 2025 (TAPA 2025), held from 3–5 April at BITEC Bangkok, has wrapped up with resounding success. Organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with key industry associations, the three-day event proved to be a vibrant platform for trade, innovation, and global business networking.

Under the theme “Sustainable for the Future,” TAPA 2025 hosted over 600 exhibitors from 11 countries and economies including Thailand, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Spanning 20,000+ square meters at Halls EH101–104, the event drew thousands of trade visitors and buyers from around the world, showcasing Thailand’s ever-growing strength in automotive parts, components, and accessories.

A Dynamic Trade and Knowledge Exchange Platform The show featured a wide range of auto parts, accessories, components, and supporting technologies. The Product Highlight Zone offered attendees a firsthand look at cutting-edge innovations and sustainable solutions driving the future of mobility.

Mr. Diamond Singh, Associate Editor of autoASIA (www.autoasia.net), also visited the show and had the opportunity to meet with the organisers of TAPA 2025, who provided him with insights into the objectives, scale, and vision of the event. The organisers emphasized Thailand’s growing stature in the global automotive landscape and reiterated the role of TAPA in creating new trade opportunities and knowledge-sharing platforms.

Insightful Seminars and Influential Voices

TAPA 2025 also served as a forum for industry knowledge with seminars and panel discussions led by experts and thought leaders. Key topics included:

"Japanese Automotive Business Opportunities: Strategies for Success for Thai Entrepreneurs"

"Thai Automotive Parts Exporting Globally: Market Updates and Foreign Policies"

"From Losses to Profits! Reshaping Business Strategies to Enhance Thai Industry Competitiveness"

Well-known automotive influencers and content creators including Khun Pattanadech Asasappakij, Khun O from Samakhom Rod Taeng, Khun M from Rod Zing Thailand, Khun Aun from Drag Diesel Thailand, and Khun Oh from MO-eMAG added unique insights and attracted large audiences, especially from Thailand’s enthusiastic motorsport and car-modification communities.

Strengthening Thailand’s Global Footprint

Ms. Sunanta Kangvalkulkij, Director-General of the DITP, stated that in 2024 alone, Thailand exported approximately USD 15.5 billion worth of automotive parts and accessories—5.15% of its total exports. Major destinations include the US, Japan, Malaysia, South Africa, and Indonesia, along with emerging markets in Latin America and the Middle East.

TAPA remains a central element of the DITP’s strategy to promote Thai manufacturers on the global stage, alongside initiatives such as trade delegations and international show participation.

Looking Forward

With high participation and enthusiasm from global players, TAPA 2025 once again confirmed its status as a premier auto parts sourcing event in the ASEAN region. The event continues to bridge Thai innovation with global demand and paves the way toward a more sustainable and interconnected automotive industry.