MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND 2023: Advancing Medicine and
Healthcare in Southeast Asia
 Opens today with 800 exhibitors from 40 countries, and 22 national and
country groups as they converge in Bangkok to reinforce Thailand’s
position as a leading regional medical hub
Bangkok, 13 September 2023 – MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND opens its doors today to welcome
its 10th edition after a 4-year pandemic induced hiatus. With the last edition in 2019, the
exhibition has grown from strength to strength and is now the region’s leading healthcare
exhibition. Its internationality takes centre stage today as it welcomes strong representation
from 800 exhibitors from 40 countries as well as 22 national pavilions and country groups.
From repeat country groups that include Austria, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Singapore, to first
time participation from Latvia, Poland, and Portugal, MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND continues to
be the choice venue where over 8,000 products and equipment, supplies and consumables,
solutions for high-tech medicine (such as imaging diagnostics, robotics), to healthcare
innovations and medical technology are featured at the three-day exhibition.
“Recording a significant increase in participation and space bookings compared to the
previous edition, we are at capacity this year and have even extended the show floor beyond
the two exhibition halls to include part of the foyer area at BITEC. With pre-registration figures
up by 30%, and with the more than 50 hospital groups and healthcare establishments
expected from Bangkok and nearby provinces that include both public and private hospitals,
this is testament to the relevance of MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND, and the robust demand for
medical and healthcare innovations and technology,” said Gernot Ringling, Managing
Director, Messe Düsseldorf Asia.
“We are delighted to be back with MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND and look forward to welcoming
more than 12,000 visitors and attendees over the next few days,” he added. Organised by
Messe Düsseldorf Asia, MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND runs from 13 to 15 September 2023 at
BITEC, Bangna, and offers a digital extension from 16 to 22 September.
A comprehensive one-stop sourcing and networking platform for medical and healthcare
professionals, distributors, manufacturers, and buyers, MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND is where
the healthcare industry meet to engage in business, knowledge exchange, and for global
networking. Highlights this year include signature features such as the Start-Up Park – with 14
companies showcasing ready-to-market healthcare technology and solutions, the Community
Care Pavilion – focused on rehabilitative equipment, geriatric medicine and telehealth
innovations, and for the first time – the Medical Manufacturing Pavilion, which shines the
spotlight on microtechnology, innovative coatings and materials, sensors, and medical
packaging technologies.
Commenting on the significance of MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND as a sourcing platform,
Professor Dr. Chalerm Harnpanich, President, Private Hospital Association, said that
with
Thailand’s medical tourism market expected to be valued at 310 billion baht in 2023, and with
the potential to reach 760 billion baht by 2027, the private sector must accelerate the
adaptation of both personnel skills and new high-quality technologies to meet global trends
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and consumer demands both domestically and from
international tourists. “As a result, quality and affordable healthcare are key, and new
innovations and solutions at MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND can meet
the needs of medical practitioners and the healthcare community – whether it is telemedicine,
disease analysis equipment for proactive health assessments, as well as knowledge
exchange at conferences and seminars from experts around the world.”
Echoing this sentiment in particular MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND’s growth and development over
the years, Dr Duangdej Yuaikwarmdee, Director, Exhibitions Department, Thailand
Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) said; “In its twenty-year journey, MEDICAL FAIR
THAILAND has steadily grown in stature, firmly establishing itself as a must-attend healthcare
event on Thailand’s MICE calendar. The presence of 22 national and country pavilions from
around the world, highlights both the exhibition’s continued relevance and Thailand’s status as a
prime destination for global business engagement. He added that Thailand continues to be an
important destination for exhibition organisers and the MICE sector plays a critical role in
guiding Thailand’s economy “as it is an economic driver and vital part of Thailand’s prominent
services industry cluster.”
“TCEB, remains committed to support exhibitions in the 12 targeted S-curve industries.
Notably, is the healthcare sector, which has emerged as an area of focus, with strategic plans
already in motion to fortify Thailand’s position as a regional medical and wellness hub,” said
Dr Duangdej Yuaikwarmdee.
According to Mr Preecha Bhandtivej, President, Thai Medical Device Technology
Industry Association (THAIMED) the Thai government’s focus on strengthening its medical
hub status makes Thailand an important source for medical device exports. “The medical
device industry in Thailand is worth about 60,000-70,000 million baht per year, and this year,
the demand for medical devices continues to increase in both domestic and international
markets. Coupled with foreign patients returning to Thailand after the reopening of the country,
the demand for integrated healthcare continues to rise and Thailand’s major trading partners
continue to have a strong demand for medical equipment, especially in the latex glove
consumables segment. “MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND continues to be a comprehensive platform to
connect medical device manufacturers and users to promote opportunities and improve product
quality,” said Dr Preecha Bhandtivej.
MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND is officially supported by the Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of
Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation and Thailand Convention and Exhibition
Bureau.

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