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Attending THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026?

A step-by-step plan for Bangkok, built backwards from the goal: arrive prepared, do the expo well, get back. Event dates: May 26, 2026 – May 30, 2026.

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Now

Before you book

Visa & entry

If you need a visa, start the process well before May 26, 2026, processing can take several weeks.

Thailand offers visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival to many nationalities (typically 30-60 days). A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is being introduced — check current requirements before you fly.

General guidance only, always confirm requirements with the official embassy/consulate for your nationality.

Flights

Nearest airport: Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) (BKK)

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), ~30km to centre

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), ~25km to centre

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1–2 weeks out

Before you fly

Connectivity & money

AIS, TrueMove and dtac tourist SIMs at the airports

eSIM: Airalo and similar eSIMs cover Thailand

Plug: Type A / B / C · 230V / 50Hz

Thai Baht (THB)

Cash is widely used at markets and street stalls; cards work at malls and hotels.

Save before you go

📿 A prayer-times app, or use the venue timetable in Phase 3 below.

🆘 Emergency: 191 · Police 191

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During the expo

On the ground

Airport → venue & getting around

Venue: IMPACT Muang Thong Thani (IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre), Bangkok. The DB row says 'IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre' which matches.

The BTS Skytrain and MRT subway are the fastest way around; Chao Phraya river boats are handy near the old town.

A Rabbit card covers the BTS.

Insist on the meter, or use Grab to avoid fare haggling.

Eat, halal near the venue

  • Al-Hidaya Restaurant, Soi Nana (Sukhumvit), Watthana
  • Yana Restaurant, Nana, Sukhumvit
  • Muslim Restaurant, Charoen Krung, Bang Rak
  • Al-Sana Restaurant, Nana, Sukhumvit
  • Sneha Indian Halal Restaurant, Pratunam

Programme, what to catch

  • • Hall 4 — What's Next in F&B, Expanded hall featuring New-to-Market Street, THAIFEX – Anuga Startup, THAIFEX – Anuga tasteInnovation Show, Trend Zone, Taste The Future, Alternative Protein Taste & Flavour Challenge.
  • • Future Food Experience+, Knowledge seminar series with 30+ named speakers covering F&B futures, alt protein, sustainability and retail trends.
  • • Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge, Intense cook-off competition co-located with the trade show.
  • • Halal Showcase (Hall 2), Dedicated halal-certified product showcase within Hall 2.
  • • Organic Showcase (Hall 2), Dedicated organic-certified product showcase within Hall 2.

Speakers to catch: Andrea Bellini, Aurimas Bagdanavicus, Boyd Termpornpakdeekul, Dr. Chetan Parmar

Prayer at the venue

DayFajrDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
Tue 26 May04:3212:1515:3718:4119:54
Wed 27 May04:3212:1515:3718:4119:54
Thu 28 May04:3112:1515:3818:4119:55
Fri 29 May04:3112:1515:3818:4119:55
Sat 30 May04:3112:1615:3918:4219:55

Approximate (Muslim World League method), confirm locally on the day.

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A spare evening

Free time

Haroon Mosque

Charoen Krung, Bang Rak

Tonson Mosque

Thonburi

Bang Luang Mosque (Kudi Khao)

Thonburi

Jamiul Islam Mosque

Sukhumvit, Watthana

Islamic Foundation of Thailand

Ramkhamhaeng, Bang Kapi

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The reason you came

Your goal, make the most of it

Must-see at the show

Hall 4 — What's Next in F&B · Future Food Experience+ · Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge · Halal Showcase (Hall 2)

Speakers: Andrea Bellini, Aurimas Bagdanavicus, Boyd Termpornpakdeekul, Dr. Chetan Parmar

Is this for you?

This event is aimed at: F&B importers and distributors, Retail buyers (supermarket, convenience, e-commerce), Hosted buyers from 47 countries (procurement at scale), Manufacturers seeking ingredients and packaging, Foodservice and HoReCa procurement, Halal-product specialist buyers (Halal Showcase, Hall 2).

Travel info sources: https://www.tourismthailand.org · https://tdac.immigration.go.th (arrival card) · https://www.cicot.or.th (halal Thailand)