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Bangkok convention centre QSNCC launches customs warehouse for international exhibitions and events

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Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in central Bangkok has debuted a Bonded Warehouse as part of its offering, easing paperwork and negating the need for customs deposits.

A customs controlled facility, the Bonded Warehouse at QSNCC allows international organisers or stakeholders to bring in goods and gear to be used for events at the venue without having to fill in documentation usually required for temporary imports or pay import duty guarantees.

QSNCC has selected the Thai arm of APT Showfreight to manage the warehouse, including import and export handling and customs clearance, as well as delivering goods straight to exhibition spaces within the convention centre.

The venue is the first major convention and exhibition centre to offer a Bonded Warehouse in Bangkok.

“The Bonded Warehouse is more than just a new service for organisers and exhibitors,” said QSNCC CEO, Surapol Utintu.

“It is an important piece of Thailand’s international exhibition and event ecosystem. Today, organisers are looking not only at venue quality but also at the strength of the supporting infrastructure that enables smooth and efficient event operations.

“We believe this development will further strengthen Thailand’s ability to host international exhibitions and events while enhancing confidence among organisers and exhibitors worldwide who choose Thailand as their event destination.”

Regional director of APT Showfreight & Logistics Group, Suthichai Techanarungroj, said the warehouse would help streamline logistics for international events choosing QSNCC.

“We are honoured to be entrusted as the Bonded Warehouse manager for QSNCC.

“Through our extensive experience in exhibition and event logistics, we have seen that organisers increasingly value both venue quality and reliable logistics support.”

“The Bonded Warehouse is a key component in improving logistics efficiency for international exhibitions and events.

“Several major events are already planning to utilise the service, including Asia Sustainable Energy Week 2026 and Thai Water 2026, CPHI Southeast Asia 2026, Food & Hospitality Thailand 2026, Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Fair and Jewellery & Gem ASEAN Bangkok 2027.

“This reflects the growing demand for support systems that help streamline operations and improve flexibility for event organisers.”

QSNCC reopened in 2022 after a major multi-year renovation which saw the centre increase its event space fivefold.