Mr. Ase Sukyang, President of the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage announced the success of Architect Expo '69 under the theme "SATI: WISDOM: PROMPT," held at Challenger Hall, Impact Muang Thong Thani from April 28 to May 3, 2026. Over the six days of the event, a total of 328,576 visitors attended, with 64% being trade visitors and 36% end users. The exhibition covered more than 75,000 square meters, featuring over 1,000 brands and more than 100,000 design and construction products from both domestic and international sources, generating business negotiations valued at over 22 billion baht. Additionally, many interested citizens visited the exhibition and participated in various activities, reflecting the outstanding success and pride of Thailand's Architect Expo as an internationally recognized event, aiming to become the Most Influential Architecture Exhibition in ASEAN.

The association is committed to enhancing the Thai architecture profession in all aspects to compete internationally and promote the quality of architectural work in the country to grow sustainably in a rapidly changing world. They have opened submissions for the 2026 Outstanding Architecture Awards, receiving 92 entries. The committee selected the Design Award winners, including Mitbury the Public House by WOS Architects, O-NES Tower by Thai Obayashi Design, and Vanich House by Physicalist. The Merit Award winners included BAAN O+O by JUNSEKINO Architect and Design, the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) headquarters by Architects 49, DFT Office by Stu/D/O Architects, and Nachan the Antique Courtyard Hotel by PAVA architects. All awarded works were showcased at Architect Expo '69, representing the highest honors in Thai architectural design.

Mr. Jaturon Kingmingha, Chairman of Architect Expo '69 added insights into the success and overall experience of this event, which featured exhibitions, international seminars, and activities from professional organizations that attracted many architects, construction industry professionals, and the public, including students. A total of 2,045 participants registered and walked in to join knowledge exchange seminars and various activities, such as the ASA International Forum, which invited renowned architects for six sessions. The ASA Inspiration Lab and workshops featured 28 sessions with expert architects sharing their experiences. Another successful activity was the ASA Experimental Design Competition 2026, themed "Hybridized Wisdoms: Architecture Across Multiple Intelligences," which received 412 submissions from 19 countries. The winners included HYEMIN KIM with the Bamseom Cloning Project in the student category and the team HOYRANLAGE with The Liquid Uthan—A Hybridized Habitat for the Manta Swarm in the general category. The ASA Emerging 2026 event showcased young architects and designers to reflect their potential and perspectives on the role of architects in the changing context of Thai society, with the selected representative being Ms. Sutthathai Niyomwas from The City Connext.

For Architect Expo '69, the organizing committee recognized environmental issues and waste generated from the event, thus launching the "ASA100 SUSTAINABLE: Towards Sustainable ASA Architect Expo" initiative to promote sustainable pavilion/booth design and construction. The objective is to reduce waste from the exhibition, support exhibitors in aligning with ESG and CSR trends, and elevate the event's image to match international standards. Awards were divided into four categories: Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention, with the Gold award going to EDL Laminates Co., Ltd. and TTF International Co., Ltd., with the architectural design awarded to Looklen Architects.

Architect Expo '69 also focused on utilizing technology and implementing waste management strategies to create sustainability and environmental friendliness. This included reducing single-use plastics, minimizing paper use, and transitioning to digital registration and product presentations instead of traditional paper brochures. Additionally, the reuse of exhibition booth structures was emphasized, with materials donated to local schools and community groups. As the chairman of Architect Expo '69, I would like to thank our partners, including TTF International Co., Ltd., professional architectural organizations, various agencies, sponsors, and all attendees who played a crucial role in making this event a success.

Mr. Supaman Markha, Deputy Managing Director of TTF International Co., Ltd., as the event organizer, stated that one of the highlights this year was the "Thematic Pavilion," a creative space allowing construction material brands and design studios to reinterpret "materials" through experiential architecture. This year featured eight thematic pavilions, the most ever at the Architect Expo, each reflecting sustainability, technology, craftsmanship, and future design concepts through new experiences for attendees. The Thematic Pavilion Designer Choice Award went to "The Delta Stack Pavilion" by SCG x SaTa Na Architect, while the Thematic Pavilion of the Year, based on visitor votes, was awarded to "TODĀ ARK" by TODĀ x Supermachine Studio.

Another popular area was the "Palette of Materials Pavilion," showcasing over 800 real material samples from designs by 40 studios, curated and designed by Looklen Architects to help visitors visualize material usage in real contexts. It also connected information and booth locations through a QR code system, becoming both an inspiration hub and a space linking designers with material producers at the event.

Meanwhile, the "Best Innovation Award 2026" served as an important platform reflecting new directions in construction materials and design, selecting innovations that meet functionality, creativity, and sustainability criteria. This year, 16 brands submitted entries, with the winner being "DOS WIDERO Water Pac All in One" from DOS, an innovative water system for modern homes designed for functionality, space-saving, and 100% recycled materials. The first runner-up was "3D Panel by recoplast" from Watsadu Niyom, and the second runner-up was "TOSTEM IN16 Series" from TOSTEM.

Additionally, the event showcased products and innovations from leading brands worldwide, covering construction materials, doors, windows, paints and chemicals, sanitary ware, wood and wood substitutes, tiles and stones, water system technologies, lighting products, smart technologies, prefabricated structures, and sustainable products, reflecting the industry's direction towards design for quality of life and sustainability.

Following this year's success, many leading brands, both Thai and international, have confirmed their participation in Architect Expo '70, including SCG, TOA, Makita, TODA, TOSTEM, DOS, Epson, Panel Plus, WDC, Häfele, aluframe, and many others, reflecting the confidence of operators in the role of the Architect Expo as a significant platform for the construction and design industry in the region.

“In the future, the Architect Expo will not only be a space for showcasing products and innovations but will also serve as a hub connecting knowledge, business networks, and collaboration among stakeholders in the construction and design industry to drive the Thai industry into the future,” Mr. Supaman concluded.

Although Architect Expo '69 has concluded, interested parties can revisit the atmosphere and products from the event through the Virtual Booth at https://virtual.architectexpo.com/tour/asa-expo-2026 before preparing for “Architect Expo '70,” the largest architecture and construction technology exhibition in ASEAN, which will take place from April 27 to May 2, 2027, at Challenger Hall, Impact Muang Thong Thani. For more updates and details, visit www.ArchitectExpo.com and the Facebook Page: Architect Expo: ASA Architect Expo.