The Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization), or CEA, is advancing the Thai content industry onto the global stage by organizing the Bangkok International Content Market 2026 (BICM2026), Thailand’s first international content trading platform and business negotiation space, held under the Thailand Content Market 2026 (TCM2026) event.
This initiative is a collaboration between CEA and the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) to elevate Thai content as a new driving force for national economic growth, aiming to establish Thailand as the "Content Hub of Asia" in a systematic and strategic manner. The event will take place from 20 to 22 July 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok.
Dr. Chakrit Pichyangkura, Director of the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), said BICM2026 marks a significant step in systematically upgrading Thailand’s content trading platform to the international level. It will not only showcase content works but also create networking and an ecosystem for the Thai content industry.
He added that BICM2026 will connect creators, investors, and international partners to generate tangible business opportunities and collaborations. CEA is committed to promoting Thai content and storytelling to create economic value for the country.
Thai content shows great potential, as reflected in the 2020 Input-Output Table, which indicates that investments in the content industry—especially in film and broadcasting—yield economic returns exceeding the initial investment. For every 1 baht invested, an average economic value of 1.8 baht is generated, highlighting the content industry as a key driver of the country’s economic growth.
. Investment in Research: Khun–Kanchai Kamnerdploy, partner of MONSTER LAB, along with Monster Lab Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of 88 (Thailand) Public Company Limited (88TH), led by founder and director Nopparat Malaewong, and Morena Solutions, a biotechnology and pet innovation expert led by CEO and founder Dr. Kasiddej Theeranithayathorn, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop technology and innovation for the pet care industry.
This collaboration marks a milestone for MONSTER LAB to advance research and innovation investments aimed at enhancing pet food and care products by leveraging technology and knowledge to develop future commercial products.
MONSTER LAB has obtained exclusive rights in Thailand to use and develop commercial technologies under this agreement, enabling the company to advance and innovate its premium product line.
A key highlight of the project is the application of Glyco-SOS™ Technology and NMG™ Technology in product development, focusing on improving pet nutrition through nanotechnology, digestive system science, and enhancing nutrient efficiency.
MONSTER LAB plans to launch Pet Care products in Q3, including dry and wet food, treats, and grooming items for dogs and cats, to meet the growing pet market demand.
COSMOPROF CBE ASEAN 2026 Mr. Sanchai Numbunnam, General Manager of Informa Markets Thailand, together with Ms. Francesca Donati, International Marketing Director for Asia at BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, and Ms. Kasemanee Lertkijja, Vice President of the Federation of Thai Industries, held a press conference to announce the Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN 2026, an international beauty industry trade exhibition.
The event will be held from 24 to 26 June 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, reinforcing its role as Southeast Asia’s beauty business hub, connecting entrepreneurs, brands, manufacturers, investors, and buyers worldwide to the fastest-growing beauty market in ASEAN.
Attending the announcement were Mr. Nakarn Twichawat, Chairman of the Health and Beauty Industry Cluster at the Federation of Thai Industries; Mr. Thatchapon Wongraka, Project Director of Informa Markets Thailand; and Ms. Sukanya Amornurutkun, Senior Project Manager of Informa Markets Thailand.