BOI Highlights SUBCON Thailand's Success, Generating 23 Billion Baht in Trade Value
SUBCON Thailand 2026 generated over 23 billion baht in component trading value across 50,000 visitors and 9,600 business negotiations, connecting Thai manufacturers with international buyers in sectors including electric vehicles, electroni
The Board of Investment (BOI) Secretary-General Narutt Tedsathirsakdi announced the impressive results of SUBCON Thailand 2026, held May 13-16, 2026, in collaboration with BOI, the Thai Subcontracting Promotion Association, and Informa Markets. The event drew over 50,000 visitors and facilitated more than 9,600 business negotiations, with participating companies estimating component trading value at over 23 billion baht across critical industries including electric vehicles, electronics, automation, robotics, medical devices, and aerospace.
The event functioned as a One Stop Sourcing Platform, connecting international parts manufacturers with buyers and suppliers worldwide, facilitating supply chain networking and business matching. Participants praised the event's effectiveness in closing deals and establishing long-term collaborations, with many scheduling follow-up discussions. Most attendees view SUBCON Thailand as essential for business development, technology collaboration, and accessing comprehensive networks of buyers, manufacturers, and business partners.
Participants emphasized that continuous engagement with SUBCON Thailand helps businesses adapt to global industry trends, adopt advanced technologies, and respond to rapidly changing market demands. International buyers expressed confidence in the quality and standards of Thai component manufacturers, recognizing their international competitiveness and potential to integrate into global supply chains.
Supphachai Tangtharmpoonpol, Deputy Managing Director of SP Automotive, noted that bringing component manufacturers and global buyers together enables rapid business negotiations and efficient long-term collaboration. Waranchalee Suwanpimolkul, Assistant Managing Director of S.K. Polymer, stated that SUBCON Thailand serves as a platform for Thai entrepreneurs to demonstrate international-standard quality and capabilities to global buyers and investors, strengthening confidence in international market expansion.
Siriporn Onarto, Managing Director of O.E.I Group, emphasized that the company participates continuously because SUBCON Thailand provides direct access to customers and partners, enables concrete business opportunities, and offers insights into future industry direction beneficial for long-term planning.
Feedback from participating entrepreneurs confirms that SUBCON Thailand is a critical platform connecting Thai manufacturers to global supply chains through parts trading, subcontracting, technology transfer, and expanded business collaboration.
