TAAPE&TBE 2025 press conference concluded successfully in Bangkok, drawing a new blueprint for the integrated development of culture, tourism and sports in Southeast Asia!
- August 23, 2025
On August 20, the press conferences for the Thailand (Bangkok) Amusement & Attraction Parks Expo 2025 (TAAPE) and the Thailand (Bangkok) Billiards Expo 2025 (TBE) with the theme of "Join Hands with ASEAN, Link the World with Intelligence" were successfully held at the Kimpton Maa-Lai Hotel in Bangkok.
This press conference was co-organized by Thailand Compass Exhibition Co., Ltd.and Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group Co.,Ltd. It was strongly supported by authoritative organizations such as the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). It attracted about 200 government officials, industry association leaders, corporate representatives and media reporters from China, ASEAN and neighboring countries to gather together to warm up for the TAAPE and TBE to be held jointly at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Bangkok from October 15 to 17, and to deeply analyze the upgrading opportunities and development paths of Southeast Asia's cultural tourism and sports industries.
As key drivers of global consumption upgrades, the cultural goods, tourism equipment, scenic area amusement facilities, and billiards industries are experiencing historic opportunities for cross-border cooperation and brand internationalization. The TAAPE and TBE aim to build bridges for efficient communication between governments, industry associations, and businesses worldwide, promoting policy coordination, infrastructure connectivity, unimpeded trade, financial integration, and people-to-people bonds. This will consolidate the achievements of regional economic integration and enhance the region's core position and influence in the global economic landscape.
At the press conference, guests from more than 10 countries including China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Laos, and Singapore held preliminary exchanges after signing in. Representatives from the Japan Snooker Association, the Indonesian Family Entertainment Association (ARKI), and the Zhongshan Game and Amusement Industry Association (ZGAA) participated.
Li Jing
Former Director for Guangdong Provincial Economic and Trade Office in Southeast Asia
Mr. KONG Ming
Secretary General of China Culture & Entertainment Industry Association
Mr. Kuang Jinrong
President of Thai- Chinese Commerce Association
Mr. Suntorn Jarumonfrom
the Billiard Sports Association of Thailand (BSAT)
Mr. Tan Sri Dato Seri Dato' Richard Koh
President of Malaysian Association of Theme Parks & Family Attractions (MATFA)
Mr.Rachmat Sutiono
Chairman of Indonesian Family Recreation Association (ARKI), Funworld
Mr. Le Son Hai
Chairman Association of Vietnam Billiards & Snooker Federation
Mr. Likhit Inthavong
Chairman Association of Lao Billiard-Snooker Federation
ZHANG CHANGYI
President, Wenzhou Edutainment Toys Industry Association Chairman of Liben Group
LABHON THOMNAO
Co-Founder Gabenate Co., Ltd.
Representatives from government bodies and industry associations—including the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the China Cultural & Entertainment Industry Association (CCEA), the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), the Malaysian Association of Theme Parks & Family Attractions (MATFA), the Lao Billiard-Snooker Federation, the Vietnam Billiards & Snooker Federation, the Wenzhou Teach Toy Industry Association, the Thai Toy and Children Product Trade Association, and the Billiard Sports Association of Thailand (BSAT)—took the stage to deliver speeches. They unanimously recognized the strategic significance of regional cooperation in the culture, tourism, and sports industries and expressed strong expectations and full support for the TAAPE and TBE exhibitions.
Mr. Wang Zhaoyun
Executive Director of China Council for International Investment Promotion President of Guangdong Yacht Industry Association Chairman of Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group Co.,Ltd
Mr. Wang Zhaoyun, Executive Director of China Council for International Investment Promotion, President of Guangdong Yacht Industry Association, Chairman of Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group Co.,Ltd., emphasized in his speech that the two exhibitions will serve as forward-looking strategic hubs for global enterprises to expand into the Southeast Asian market, facilitating efficient alignment of industry resources.
Mr. Wang Chang
International Affairs Liaison Officer of Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group Co.,Ltd.
Gave an introduction to TAAPE and TBE
During the roundtable seminar, participants engaged in an in-depth dialogue on the theme “The Future of Thailand’s Tourism and Entertainment Empowered by the Sports Business Economy.” Diverse perspectives sparked insightful exchanges, offering both visionary and practical recommendations for industry development.
As a pivotal milestone in the global promotion of TAAPE and TBE, this press conference successfully conveyed the core values of the exhibitions, significantly expanded their international influence, and injected strong momentum into the event preparations.
From October 15 to 17, the TAAPE and TBE will debut at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Bangkok, presenting a world-class industry event designed to serve as a “one-stop platform with global reach.” The exhibitions aim to help global enterprises overcome trade barriers, achieve simultaneous growth in brand value and market share, and contribute to building a closer regional community with a shared future through the power of industry collaboration.