30th Bangkok Motor Show 2009

[DavidFL]

http://www.grandprixgroup.com/motorshow ... efault.asp
26 March - 6 April 2009

THE 30TH BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW THEME
Green Life on Wheels:

Nowadays vehicle has become an essential part of human's daily life, and also being like the second home to many people. From day to night many people use their vehicle as working place, dining room, changing room, bedroom, etc. However, the major role of the vehicle is to take us to the destination safety. And we need energy to drive the engine.

Hence, the innovation of vehicle development should concern on not only new technology but also energy saving and environment.

INFORMATION FOR THE 30TH BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW

VENUE
Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC)

VIP Day : 24 March 2009 12.00 - 20.00 Hrs
Press Day : 25 March 2009 09.59 - 18.00 Hrs
Public Day : 26 March - 6 April 2009
Weekday Hours: 12.00 - 22.00 Hrs.
Weekend & Holidays: 11.00 - 22.00 Hrs.

LOCATION
Bangkok International Trade And Exhibition Centre (Bitec) Area

PARTICIPANTS
130 Companies From 11 Countries

EXHIBITS
Passenger Cars/ Concept Cars/ Motorcycles/Minivans/Off Roaders (4x4)/Parts And Accessories

ORGANIZED BY:
Grand Prix International Co.,Ltd.
The Thai Automotive Association of Thailand
(Under Royal Patronage) (RAAT)

SUPPORTED BY
Royal Automotive Association of Thailand
(Under Royal Patronage) (RAAT)
Ministry of Industry (MOI)
Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS)
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)
Society of Automobile Engineers of Thailand (TSAE)
Off Road Association of Thailand (TAPMA)
Off Roaders Federation of Thailand (OFT)
Motor Sport Association of Thailand (MSAT)
Hello Bangkok Trivision Co.,Ltd.

SPECIAL EVENTS/SHOWS
Classic Cars Mustang Club
Volkswagen Club Sports Car
Classic Bikes Austin Mini
Radio Control Overnight Rally
Bangkok Auto Salon Off Road Training
Car Audio Contest Miss Presenter Beauty Contest

 

[pee]

David, thanks for the post I would have missed the event otherwise. I went Thursday 02.04...
Below a few pics: a selective vision of the event.

The motorcycle hall hosts girlie-dance shows contrary to the others halls devoted to cages.
Honda girls:

Honda 's promotion was also strongly based on the local racing hero Ratthapark Wilairot from Chonburi

Besides girls there were some interesting prototypes like this pliable scooter (Yamaha)

And this:

Not to mention the enduro scooter:

This is not a prototype:

The brand Sachs is strong on design. Here the MadAss:

Still with Sachs an incursion into classic bikes for less than 50 000 Bahts:

The brand also offers a dirt bike:

Zhongchen too but less girls on the Chinese maker stand (Confucianist austerity?)

Kawasaki plans to introduce a 150cc trail bike and a 140cc cross bike. I asked them about any plan to sell the 400 KLX... Negative answer. It's a shame.

Bangkok based "Dirt Shop" is present

And of course one can eat get massage, buy business shirts and shoes, tools, etc... And sleep.

Cheers

 

[Ian Bungy]

Hi Pee, KLX140 Motocross has been available for Some Time. The KLX 150 was a nice little Bike but when I asked they Said it is Made in Indonesia and Won't be Sold here :cry:

 

[pee]

Hi Ian,
They were doing a survey about the KLX 150; asking people they would be ready to pay for it...

 

[Ian Bungy]

Hi Pee, Bring it on then I would definitely Buy one if the Price was Right :?: Perfect Bike for Young Starters or for The Wife to test the Waters of Off Road Riding :wink: And It Would have a Legal Plate

 

[pee]

According to the attendant most people said they would pay 70 000-80 000 Bahts, with rego/plate for the KLX 150...
It's a pity about the KLX 400. That's the one I really would like to see in the showroom.
Cheers