Event Date & Venue: October 14–16, 2026 | BITEC Bangkok, Thailand
Core Official Support: The exhibition gains full official backing from FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), Thailand’s top private industrial authority under the Ministry of Industry. Covering all pillar manufacturing sectors nationwide, FTI’s endorsement elevates Metal Thailand 2026 to a core strategic platform for China-Thailand industrial cooperation and a key booster for Thailand’s Industry 4.0 upgrade.
Advantages of China-Thailand Industrial Cooperation
- Necessity: Perfectly aligns with Thailand’s Industry 4.0 transformation and bilateral industrial complementary development trend.
- Solid Foundation: In-depth industry ties, frequent enterprise exchanges and mature investment cooperation between China and Thailand.
- Professional Platform: Enables efficient global trade docking, technology exchange and industrial resource sharing.
- Practical Results: Empowers enterprises to expand Southeast Asian markets, secure orders and achieve industrial upgrading with win-win outcomes.
FTI New Industrial Vision: 5I Strategy (Core Upgrade Orientation)
FTI’s new 5I policy guides Thailand’s industrial transformation from a traditional manufacturing base to a high-value, intelligent and sustainable industrial hub, focusing on smart manufacturing, EV, semiconductors and low-carbon industries:

- I1 Intelligent Industry: AI & automation upgrading, smart factory construction and financial support for enterprise transformation.
- I2 Innovation & Creative Industry: Shift from OEM manufacturing to independent R&D, brand and IP commercialization.
- I3 International Alliance & Network: Build Thailand as a global supply chain hub to attract international investment.
- I4 Industrial Infrastructure Reform: Optimize industrial infrastructure to cut energy and logistics costs.
- I5 Inclusive & Sustainable Growth: Promote low-carbon transition and circular economy in line with global ESG standards.
Exhibition Core Strengths
Against Southeast Asia’s manufacturing upgrading boom, Metal Thailand 2026 precisely matches Thailand’s 5I & Industry 4.0 demands. Focusing on foundry, heat treatment, welding and forging, the show gathers 200+ premium global exhibitors, showcasing smart manufacturing equipment, advanced processing technologies, green materials and industrial overall solutions.
On-site High-value Activities
Supported by FTI’s nationwide industrial resources, the event hosts the Asia Foundry Forum, China-Thailand entrepreneur exchanges and targeted Southeast Asian procurement matching, building a full-link ecosystem for in-depth technical, supply chain and trade cooperation.

Authoritatively supported by FTI, Metal Thailand 2026 is a top-tier strategic industrial event for enterprises to explore the Thai and Southeast Asian markets, realize intelligent & green upgrading, and achieve pragmatic bilateral win-win cooperation.
Welcome to Join Us in Bangkok from October 14-16, 2026!
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