Thailand sets trends: Amusement Parks Expo 2025 in Bangkok!
TAAPE 2025 will take place in Nonthaburi from October 15th to 17th and will showcase innovations in the leisure industry.

Thailand sets trends: Amusement Parks Expo 2025 in Bangkok!
In the not too distant future, Thailand will host an exciting event: The Thailand Amusement and Attraction Parks Expo (TAAPE) will take place from October 15 to 17, 2025 at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi. This trade show, focused on the leisure, attractions and entertainment industries, is the first of its kind in the region to showcase innovative leisure technologies. It is estimated that around 15,000 visitors and 300 exhibitors flock together to discover the latest trends and developments in the theme park industry. Travel and Tour World reports that exhibitors include well-known companies such as Guangzhou TaoRongJu Toys and BotTop Design & Engineering become.
The trade fair offers a diverse range of products and services, including interactive attractions, rides and digital entertainment tools. Special themed areas on virtual reality entertainment and child-friendly attractions also await visitors. The IMPACT Exhibition Center itself is considered one of the most modern exhibition facilities in Thailand, easily accessible thanks to a sophisticated transport network. This fact makes participation particularly attractive for business people and investors, but also for students and industry observers.
A networking hub in a class of its own
What makes TAAPE so special is its role as a hub for exchange and collaboration in the MICE industry (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions). The event not only promotes technological and economic exchange, but also places a strong focus on landscape design and comprehensive planning of tourism projects. Trade Fair Dates emphasizes that the fair has now been held annually since 2019 and is part of the Chinese initiative “One Belt, One Road”, which clearly shows how central Thailand is in the international arena event calendar has become.
Visitors can look forward to a varied program that offers workshops, seminars and exciting demonstrations. The target group is diverse – from developers to operators to representatives of tourism authorities. For park designers and operators of leisure facilities, this is a golden opportunity to find out about current trends and make contacts.
Thailand's MICE industry on the rise
The importance of TAAPE is further reinforced by Thailand's current success as a MICE destination. Over the past eight years, the MICE industry has generated 1.2 trillion baht. This is underpinned by numerous awards and the constant improvement of international rankings. The Farang highlights that Thailand is ranked sixth in the Asia-Pacific region in the ICCA ranking for 2025 and has improved to 26th globally. This development shows how strongly the country is positioned in the international event and trade fair landscape.
Bangkok and Phuket are among the top 10 MICE destinations in Asia Pacific, according to CVENT Top Lists 2024, with Bangkok in second place and Phuket in ninth place. This and the variety of tourist attractions in the area, from historic temples to lively markets, make Thailand extremely attractive not only for trade fair visitors but also for tourists.
To cope with the rush of visitors in October, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recommends early bookings. If you want to secure the best offers now, you shouldn't hesitate - there's something here!