Big buzz for the “23rd Thailand International Motor Expo 2006” Upbeat response exceeds expectation. Hailed by all as most spacious Motor Show in Thailand.

Bangkok – June 23, 2006,The opening of space reservation for the “23rd THAILAND INTERNATIONAL MOTOR EXPO 2006” met with success beyond expectation. Over 70% of total space has been snapped up by car companies and suppliers of car accessories and ancillary merchandise. The new Challenger Hall appeals to all concerned and helps make the MOTOR EXPO the most spacious of its kind in Thailand.

Mr. Kwanchai Paphatphong,Organizing Chairman of the “23rd INTERNATIONAL MOTOR EXPO”, disclosed that the theme for this year EXPO is "BIONIC VEHICLES..HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE" and the venue will move from Halls 1-8 to the new IMPACT Challenger, Muang Thong Thani, which has a total floor space of 60,000 square meters plus outdoor activity area of another 25,000 square meters, adding up to 85,000 square meters, making the “23rd INTERNATIONAL MOTOR EXPO” No. 1 in total space in Thailand and 3rd in Asia Pacific.

Display of cars will be in the Challenger 1 to 2 while Challenger 2 to 3 will contain motorcycles, car audio and ancillary equipment. SPIRIT OF THE 4X4 DRIVING SCHOOL and CAR STEREO ALLEY & ACTIVITIES will take place in the outdoor areas.

“Besides, vigorous response to the opening of space reservation on June 6-7, 2006 exceeds our expectation. 70% of total space has already been booked by car companies and suppliers of ancillary equipment. The enormity and credibility of the MOTOR EXPO have obviously pulled against the current downturn,” he added.

“Rates of space rent this year increase 6.7% or about 1,000 baht / square meters from 15,000 baht per square meters. To thank participants and return profit to consumers, the Organizer will give a generous discount of 1 million baht per car to any car company that can exhibit prototype cars in the MOTOR EXPO. Of course, our “Buy a car, win a car” and “Buy a ticket, win a car” programs will continue as before.”

Mr. Kwanchai continued, “the 23rd INTERNATIONAL MOTOR EXPO will be held during November 30th - December 11th 2006. November 29th 2006 will be open to the Press and specially invited guests only, whereas November 30th will be open to the general public and VIPs. We expect total car sales in the EXPO this year will be around 15,000 units, putting into circulation about 20,000 million Baht, with about 1.6 million visitors.”

Official Sponsors of the “23rd INTERNATIONAL MOTOR EXPO” will be United Broadcasting Corporation Public Co., Ltd., Pepsi-Cola (Thai) Trading Co., Ltd., Major Cineplex Group Public Co., Ltd., Boonrawd Trading Co., Ltd. and Thana Chart Finance Public Co., Ltd.

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