Organizing Chairman Kwanchai Paphatphong said, “This is manifestation of MOTOR EXPO success throughout the past 23 consecutive years. Especially this year with adverse economic situation and external factors affecting consumer buying decision, yet the MOTOR EXPO is still participated by as many as 35 brands, reaffirming their confidence and trust in the EXPO”.
In alphabetical order, the makes of cars participating in the “24th THAILAND INTERNATIONAL MOTOR EXPO 2007” run as follows.
ASTON MARTIN, AUDI, BMW, BUGATTI, CHEVROLET, CHRYSLER, CITROEN, FERRARI, FORD,
GRAND CARRYBOY, HONDA, HUMMER, HYUNDAI, ISUZU, KIA, LAMBORGHINI, LORINSER, LOTUS, MAZDA, MERCEDES-BENZ, MINI, MITSUBISHI, MTM, NISSAN, PEUGEOT, PORSCHE, PROTON, SKODA, SPYKER, SSANGYONG, SUBARU, SUZUKI, TOYOTA, VOLKSWAGEN and VOLVO.
Sports cars are indispensable to any motor show, and prominent sports cars that you can feast your eyes upon in the EXPO this year include the thoroughbred sports coupe Aston Martin DB 9 Vanquish from England, the mighty Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari 430 Scuderia—a special series based on the 430 model which has been around since the end of 2004, Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera—
Other activities in the 24th Motor Expo include:
• Vintage Car Exhibition
The Vintage Car Club of Thailand together with the Royal Automobile Association of Thailand (RAAT) under Royal Patronage will put up an exhibition of vintage cars along the concept of “Stun the World” to illustrate that vehicles in the past could indeed stun the world no less than future vehicles. The exhibition will feature nearly 10 cars such as Jaguar SK 120 from England which were in the assembly line over a long period of time and Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gull Wing from Germany. The Club will also provide presenters to give information on each car—a change in format that would surely entertain as well as better inform visitors about the cars on display.
• "MOTOR EXPO DESIGN AWARD 2007"
Inter-Media Consultant will collaborate with the Department of Product Design, Faculty of Decorative Arts, Silpakorn University, the Department of Industrial Arts, Faculty of Architecture, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, and the Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Architecture, Chulalonkorn University to jointly organize "THE 8th MOTOR EXPO DESIGN AWARD 2007". The event is sponsored by Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Kiatnakin Bank Public Company Limited and Necvox International (Thailand) Co., Ltd. The contest is divided into 2 categories, namely car design under the topic “Future vehicles stun the world” and exterior body kit design without structural change for Mitsubishi New Lancer in the style of circuit racing. The prizes are trophies of honour plus up to 100,000 Baht of education funds.
• The Thai arts, culture and national identity ground
Society of Thai Arts, Culture and National Identity will organize activities in honour of the King on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty’s 80th Birthday and stage performances of Thai classical music and fusion arts by pupils and students from various educational institutes in the country, with the objectives of inheriting, preserving and promoting Thai arts and culture. The performances will take place between 1500-1800 hrs. everyday during the EXPO.
• MOTOR EXPO Young Artists
Display area for creative works of young (6-12 years old) artists who dare to think and express themselves in competition. Also on display will be the works of art by children who exercise their creative thinking along the concept “Future Vehicles Stun the World”.
• EXPO of Pre-owned Cars
TOYOTA SURE / BMW PREMIUM SELECTION / CHEVY OK / ID1 (MERCEDES-BENZ)
will put on a sale of quality pre-owned cars and give instant price assessment of old cars for those who want to buy new cars in the Expo.
• Workshop on “Safe Knowledgeable Driving”
Inter-Media Consultant will hold a workshop for visitors on car maintenance, tyre inspection and first aid. There will be 4 stations on 1) self assessment of driving efficiency using simulator, 2) eye check while driving; 3) basic knowledge of engine and tyre change; and 4) first aid demonstration.