About BITEC
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WHY CHOOSE THAILAND
Choosing Thailand as a hosting country is a strategic decision that offers a unique combination of location, connectivity, and opportunity.
Strategic Gateway to ASEAN:
Thailand is ideally positioned at the heart of Southeast Asia, serving as a natural gateway to the ASEAN region. With its central geographic location, Thailand offers seamless connectivity to major ASEAN economies through well-developed air, land, and sea transport networks. This enables businesses and event organisers to efficiently reach fast-growing markets such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore from a single hub.
In addition, Thailand’s strong infrastructure, modern logistics systems, and internationally connected airports make it easy to move people, goods, and ideas across borders. Combined with its business-friendly environment and mature MICE ecosystem, Thailand provides a strategic platform for companies and brands looking to expand their regional presence and engage with ASEAN’s dynamic and rapidly growing consumer base.
In addition, Thailand’s strong infrastructure, modern logistics systems, and internationally connected airports make it easy to move people, goods, and ideas across borders. Combined with its business-friendly environment and mature MICE ecosystem, Thailand provides a strategic platform for companies and brands looking to expand their regional presence and engage with ASEAN’s dynamic and rapidly growing consumer base.
Ultimate Connectivity Capital:
Often referred to as the “Crossroads of Asia,” Thailand is supported by world-class infrastructure and an extensive transportation network that connects the country seamlessly to the rest of the region and beyond. Its modern international airports, efficient mass transit systems, and well-developed highway and rail networks ensure smooth and convenient travel for international delegates and exhibitors.
Thailand also offers strong logistics and freight capabilities, enabling the fast and reliable movement of equipment, exhibition materials, and products. This high level of connectivity not only reduces travel complexity and operational risk but also enhances the overall experience for event participants, making Thailand a preferred destination for large-scale international events and exhibitions.
Thailand also offers strong logistics and freight capabilities, enabling the fast and reliable movement of equipment, exhibition materials, and products. This high level of connectivity not only reduces travel complexity and operational risk but also enhances the overall experience for event participants, making Thailand a preferred destination for large-scale international events and exhibitions.
Hub for Business & Networking:
Thailand’s diverse economic landscape and strong reputation as a global destination position the country as a dynamic hub for business and professional networking. With a broad mix of industries—from manufacturing and technology to creative, lifestyle, and service sectors—Thailand brings together a wide range of business communities and industry leaders in one place.
This diversity creates valuable opportunities for meaningful connections, partnerships, and knowledge exchange across sectors. Supported by a well-established MICE ecosystem, experienced event professionals, and a collaborative business environment, Thailand enables companies, organisers, and delegates to build strong relationships, engage key industry players, and unlock new business opportunities through events, exhibitions, and international gatherings.
This diversity creates valuable opportunities for meaningful connections, partnerships, and knowledge exchange across sectors. Supported by a well-established MICE ecosystem, experienced event professionals, and a collaborative business environment, Thailand enables companies, organisers, and delegates to build strong relationships, engage key industry players, and unlock new business opportunities through events, exhibitions, and international gatherings.
World-Class Destination:
Beyond its role as a business destination, Thailand offers a world-class experience defined by its rich cultural heritage and globally recognised hospitality. From vibrant urban lifestyles to distinctive local traditions, the country provides memorable experiences that extend well beyond the event itself.
This depth of culture and service enhances the overall journey for delegates and exhibitors alike—encouraging longer stays, higher engagement, and stronger emotional connections. Combined with its mature MICE infrastructure and international appeal, Thailand stands out as a compelling destination for world-class events, exhibitions, and global gatherings.
This depth of culture and service enhances the overall journey for delegates and exhibitors alike—encouraging longer stays, higher engagement, and stronger emotional connections. Combined with its mature MICE infrastructure and international appeal, Thailand stands out as a compelling destination for world-class events, exhibitions, and global gatherings.
Reliable and Trusted Partner:
With a proven track record in delivering Qualified and Approved Events, Thailand is a reliable and trusted partner for international organisers. Supported by experienced professionals and established operational standards, the country ensures smooth coordination and efficient execution from planning to delivery—minimising risk and enabling successful events from start to finish.
Bangkok’s Premier Destination for World-Class Exhibitions and Events
BITEC is a world-class venue for exhibitions, meetings, conventions, banquets, and entertainment events located in Bangkok. As Thailand’s first purpose-built facility for large-scale trade shows and business events, BITEC has set new standards for the MICE industry since its opening in 1997. Designed to meet international specifications, it offers expansive, column-free, and flexible spaces supported by comprehensive facilities and professional service teams.
For more than two decades, BITEC has been a trusted platform for global organisers, serving as a gateway for industries to connect, innovate, and grow in Asia’s dynamic marketplace. Its seamless logistics, advanced infrastructure, and commitment to service excellence ensure exceptional experiences for exhibitors, visitors, and partners alike.
A proud member of the Bhiraj Buri Group (BBG), BITEC reflects over 30 years of expertise in developing high-quality, sustainable commercial properties. The integrated BITEC complex includes BITEC Live, SAMA Garden Event Space, and BEAT Active Arena. Together, they form a vibrant mixed-use destination and a leading hub for international business, culture, and commerce in Thailand.
WHY BITEC
A premier venue built for scale, efficiency, and world-class experiences—designed to host everything from international trade shows to high-profile conventions with ease.
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BITEC SUSTAINABILITY
BITEC aims to upgrade its organisation through a strategic transition towards BITEC Sustainability, positioning itself as a sustainable event destination that addresses economic, social, and environmental dimensions.
BITEC has initiated energy and environmental support initiatives, uniting all stakeholders as key contributors to success. These efforts include energy efficiency, resource conservation, and the adoption of renewable innovations and technologies across BITEC’s buildings, services, and facilities—supporting events aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN Global Compact).
Awards & Certificates
2025
The Best Sustaining Partner” SOS Award
2025
The 2025 UFI Sustainable Development Award “Best Practices” – Best Inclusion Initiative.
2024
The 2024 UFI Sustainable Development Award “Best Practices
2024
Gold Award“ at the Building Safety Awards 2024 (BSA).
2014
Obtained the Thai Chamber of Commerce Business Ethics Standard Test Award
2023
Thailand Sustainable Event Management Standard Certificate (TSEMS) 2023 – 2026 Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)
2022
ISO20121:2012 SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: ESMS)
2015, 2018, 2021
Re-certification for MICE Security Management System (TIS 22300 – MSMS)
2016 – 2020
THAILAND MICE VENUE STANDARD (TMVS) CERTIFICATION by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)
2015 – 2020
MICE Security Management System
2015 – 2020
Certified for Gold Class Food Safety Standard Mass Catering by the National Food Institute
2014 – 2020
Food Safety in Mass Catering Standard
2016 – 2020
GOLD CLASS FOOD SAFETY STANDARD MASS CATERING by the National Food Institute
2016, 2019
Re-certification for Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2015)
2014
WORLD CLASS FOOD SAFETY STANDARD MASS CATERING by the National Food Institute
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
BITEC Policy
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), one of Southeast Asia’s leading exhibition and event venues, provides facilities for conferences, seminars, exhibitions, and special events. BITEC is committed to balancing economic, social, and environmental responsibilities while considering the interests of all stakeholders. This commitment supports the sustainable growth of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry at both national and international levels. The policy emphasizes environmental conservation, sustainable management practices, and safety for all stakeholders.
Core Objectives and Values of Sustainable Development
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) has established Core Objectives and Values related to its products and services as follows:
- Promote and embed sustainability into workplace culture, integrating key sustainability issues into operational practices.
- Enhance employee capabilities and organizational resources through innovation, training, and various learning methods within the sustainable event management system.
- Ensure sufficient resources are provided to implement and maintain the sustainable event management system effectively.
- Build awareness of methods to minimize environmental impacts while supporting sustainable business growth.
- Involve stakeholders inclusively and transparently in sustainability initiatives, collecting feedback and sharing knowledge and best practices for continuous improvement.
- Offer products and services that are produced or sourced following sustainable management principles.
- Integrate sustainability into procurement processes, ensuring suppliers participate and comply with sustainable event management requirements.
- Ensure that workplace environments are safe, hygienic, and conducive to employee well-being.
- Integrate and communicate the social and environmental impacts of BITEC’s products and services on local communities.
- Operate transparently, ethically, and in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Strengthen BITEC’s recognition as a socially and environmentally responsible organization through community support initiatives and sustainable practices.
Energy Management System Policy
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) operates as a provider of venue space and facilities for exhibitions, conferences, and special events. BITEC is committed to implementing an effective Energy Management System, recognizing that energy management is essential and a shared responsibility of all employees. We are dedicated to ensuring continuous and sustainable improvement in energy performance across our operations.
To guide our actions and promote efficient energy management, BITEC has established the following Energy Management System Policy:
- BITEC integrates energy conservation into its business operations by developing and maintaining an Energy Management System that complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and requirements.
- The Company is committed to continuously improving energy efficiency in a manner appropriate to its operational characteristics, technologies used, and recognized best practices.
- The Company establishes energy management objectives, targets, and action plans, and ensures that all employees fully understand and correctly follow them.
- Management and employees at all levels must cooperate in implementing the established measures, monitoring performance, and reporting to the Energy Management Committee.
- The Company will provide all essential resources—personnel, budget, working time, tools and equipment, training, and support for the design and procurement of energy-efficient products and services—to continuously improve energy performance.
- Management and the Energy Management Committee will review and update the policy, objectives, and action plans annually to ensure their continued relevance and effectiveness.
This policy supersedes Announcement No. #QSHE-036/2017 on the Energy Conservation Policy and is effective from 24 January 2024, or until further notice.
Environmental Management Policy (ISO 14001)
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) provides services for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions, and Special events. BITEC has a commitment to be responsible for environmental conservation and continuously improve environmental performance. BITEC has established and maintained environmental management system according to the requirements of ISO 14001 as followings;
- Implement Environmental Management System to reduce the environmental impact as much as possible (both direct and indirect impacts)
- Comply with relevant environmental legislation, regulations, and with other environmental requirements of customers
- Provide the framework for setting and reviewing objectives and targets and improving environmental performance consistency and continuously
- Be a model of a green service venue that has a process to efficient the energy, natural resources, and waste minimization
- Promote, and develop knowledge and awareness. Information related to the environment shall be consistently communicated within and outside the organization.
The announcement is effective on August 1, 2015
Event Sustainability Management System Policy (ISO 20121:2012)
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) provides services for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions, and Special events. BITEC has a commitment to be responsible for event sustainability and continuously improve event sustainability performance. BITEC has established and maintained an event sustainability management system according to the requirements of ISO 20121 as followings;
- Implement an event sustainability management system to effectively manage its impacts.
- Continually improving its performance through the effective implementation of sustainability improvement initiatives.
- Operate and ensure the balance in the economy, society, environment, and the needs of all stakeholders in order to ensure sustainable growth.
- Reduce the operational impacts on society, environment, occupational health, and safety at every step of the supply chain.
- Disclose sustainability performance with transparency and in accordance with international standards in order to enable continual development.
- Comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and with other event sustainability requirements of customers.
This announcement is effective on November 1, 2020.
MICE Security Management Policy (TIS 22300)
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) provides services for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions, and Special events. BITEC has the commitment to be responsible for security management systems and continuously improving environmental performance. BITEC has established and maintained a security management system according to the requirements of TIS 22300 as followings;
- Develop measures to control and prevent threats and risks that may occur in BITEC.
- Operate the business under security-related laws and other requirements.
- Strictly committed to business ethics and security guidelines.
- Continuously promote and develop the knowledge of employees.
- Continuously improve prevention and mitigation methods to create the confidence of our employees, customers and stakeholders in the security management system.
Previously announcement No. CPD/QSHE-001/2012 is obsoleted and replaced with this announcement which will be effective from October 1, 2019, or until further notice.
Safety, Occupational Health, and Workplace Environment Policy
To ensure that the operations of the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) regarding safety, occupational health, and the working environment are conducted continuously, effectively, and efficiently—achieving the defined goals and objectives. BITEC hereby declares the following policy:
- The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and requirements related to safety, occupational health, and the workplace environment.
- The Company will support and promote the prevention of hazards that may affect employees and all relevant stakeholders, while continuously improving the working environment to ensure safety.
- The Company will provide training, knowledge, and awareness-building activities related to safety, occupational health, and the workplace environment, as well as allocate appropriate budgets, time, personnel, and other necessary resources.
- All employees must recognize the importance of workplace safety as a top priority and strictly follow the Company’s safety, occupational health, and environmental rules and practices.
- All related departments must fully comply with the Company’s safety, occupational health, and workplace environment regulations and procedures.
Issued on 14 June 2018
Sustainable Development Principles
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) has established a set of Sustainable Development Principles, which are structured around five key areas:
- Inclusivity
BITEC identifies all relevant stakeholders within its sustainable event management system and ensures they receive complete and accurate communication. Stakeholders are granted the right to express their views in a respectful and fair manner. - Integrity
BITEC is committed to promoting sustainable development principles openly, honestly, and fairly to all relevant stakeholders. This practice is conducted in alignment with the Company’s policies and operational standards. - Stewardship
BITEC strives to educate and engage stakeholders, ensuring they are aware of their responsibilities toward sustainability. This includes managing significant environmental impacts effectively. - Transparency
BITEC operates with openness and accountability. Its official website provides easy access to information and records the outcomes of sustainable event practices, serving as a knowledge resource for continuous improvement. - Compliance
BITEC is committed to full compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to environmental protection, occupational health and safety, human rights, fire prevention and suppression, food safety, intellectual property, and privacy policies. All operations are conducted professionally, ethically, and fairly.
Venue Sustainability Policy Bangkok International Trade &Exhibition Centre (BITEC)
Bangkok International Trade &Exhibition Centre (BITEC) provides services for Meeting, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions and Special Events. As part our commitment to sustainability, BITEC is dedicated to continuously improving our sustainability practices. We have developed a venue sustainability policy as follows
- Initiate practical and impactful venue management sustainability standards.
- Disclose sustainability performance with transparency and in accordance with international standards to enable the continual development.
- Establish impact measurements and Event Sustainability Report
- Operate and ensure the balance in the economy, society, environment and the needs of all stakeholders to ensure a sustainable growth.
- Reduce the venue operational impacts on society, environment, occupational health and safety at every step of the supply chains.
Previously announcement No. BM/QSHE-QSHE/2567/002 is Venue Sustainability Policy Bangkok International Trade &Exhibition Centre (BITEC)