Stepping Up the Global MICE Game
Thailand's MICE industry continues to show strong resilience as we navigate an increasingly complex global environment.
Honoring the Icons Who Shaped
Thailand’s MICE Industry
In a proud celebration of excellence and legacy, distinguished figures from Thailand’s Business Events industry were recognised for their remarkable contributions, visionary leadership, and longstanding dedication to advancing the sector both locally and internationally. Their influence has played a vital role in shaping Thailand’s reputation as a leading global destination for business events, while inspiring future generations of industry professionals.
Among those honoured were Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk, President of TICA, who received the Thailand Meetings Leadership Award; Sumate Sudasna, President Emeritus, who was presented with the Thailand MICE Pinnacle Award; Suchada Yuvaboon, Co-Founder of TICA, who received the Thailand MICE Pioneer Award; and Kris Kritsanee Srisatin, Vice President, who was also honoured with the Thailand Meetings Leadership Award.
Suchada
Yuvaboon
Sumate
Sudasna
Krisanee
Srisatin
Prachoom
Tantiprasertsuk
Thailand MICE Day 2026 Highlights the Future of Business Events
On 29 April 2026, Thailand MICE X-Change 2026 (TMX 2026), organised by the Thai Exhibition Association (TEA) in collaboration with key public and private sector partners, officially opened as a leading platform for the exhibition, conference and events industry.
TICA's 2nd Membership Quarterly Luncheon 2026
The 2nd TICA Membership Quarterly Luncheon 2026, held on 30 April 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), brought together industry leaders and members for an engaging afternoon of insights, recognition, and meaningful dialogue.
TICA is pleased to launch a new video series showcasing Bangkok's premier riverside
venues. This initiative highlights the unique appeal and strong MICE capabilities of
our member hotels along the Chao Phraya River.
In this first edition, we feature three of our 16 participating hotels: Capella
Bangkok, Shangri-La Bangkok, and Montien Riverside Hotel Bangkok.
Through TICA's “Venue Spotlight” series, each video will present the distinctive
facilities, strengths, and unique selling points of these riverside properties -
offering planners a closer look at why they are ideal choices for meetings,
incentives, conferences, and events.
Capella
Bangkok
Shangri-La
Bangkok
Montien Riverside
Hotel Bangkok
TCEB Advances 'Best Exhibition Nation of ASEAN' at UFI APAC 2026
Thailand successfully hosted the UFI Asia Pacific Conference 2026 on 5–6 March at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, welcoming around 300 industry leaders from across the region and beyond.
China and Taiwan Drive Thailand's Tourism Recovery as Business Events Shift from the Middle East
Thailand's tourism recovery is gathering pace, driven by a strong resurgence in arrivals from China and Taiwan, even as the Business Events (MICE) segment shifts away from the Middle East.
Thailand Targets 3 Trillion Baht Tourism Revenue with Focus on Quality Growth
Thailand's tourism sector is entering a new phase of strategic development, with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports setting an ambitious target to restore and surpass 3 trillion baht in tourism revenue within the government's four-year term.
Phuket Hosted Record-Breaking GSTC2026, Leading the Future of Sustainable Tourism
In April 2026, Phuket took centre stage in the global sustainable tourism movement as it hosted the GSTC2026 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference from 21-24 April.
TICA ACTIVITY
- 2nd TICA Membership Quarterly Luncheon 2026
- MICE Day 2026: Driving Thailand Towards a Sustainable Future
- Bridging Campus to Career: MFU 2026 Connects Students with Industry Leaders
