Girls and Cars: Twice Postponed Bangkok International Motor Show Finally Revs Its Engines

The Muang Thong Thani Centre in Bangkok has welcomed visitors to its annual international motor show.

The organisers have been reported as saying that the show is expected to demonstrate Thailand's success in containing the spread of the coronavirus infection. The event has been postponed twice since March amid the pandemic.

Although the situation with the coronavirus outbreak in Thailand has improved, organisers says that the number of visitors will be limited this year. In all, 25 car makers, including Ford and Subaru, are taking part in the event.

"This is more than the motor show, but also Thailand’s reputation because the other event organizers will be watching," Prachin Eamlumnow, chief executive of the head organizer of the event, Grand Prix International (GPI.BK) said, as quoted by Reuters.

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A model wearing a face shield poses with a Mitsubishi vehicle during the media day of the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show after the Thai government eased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand July 14, 2020.

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People wearing face masks are seen near the BMW X6 xDrive30d M Sport during the media day of the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show after the Thai government eased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand July 14, 2020.

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A model is pictured during the media day of the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show after the Thai government eased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand July 14, 2020.

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A general view during the media day of the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show after the Thai government eased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand July 14, 2020.

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A representative of a BMW dealership wears a face mask during the media day of the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show after the Thai government eased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand July 14, 2020.

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A woman wearing a face mask stands near the Mini Electric during the media day of the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show after the Thai government eased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand July 14, 2020.

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A staff member cleans a vehicle during the media day of the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show after the Thai government eased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand July 14, 2020.

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A customer sits inside a Lexus LM 300h during the media day of the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show after the Thai government eased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand July 14, 2020.

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A model wearing a face shield poses with an Aston Martin DBX during the media day of the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show after the Thai government eased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand July 14, 2020.

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Models wearing face shields pose with an Audi TT RS Coupe during the media day of the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show after the Thai government eased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand July 14, 2020.

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A model leans against an Isuzu vehicle during the media day of the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show after the Thai government eased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand July 14, 2020.

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Suzuki Swift is seen during the media day of the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show after the Thai government eased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand July 14, 2020.

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A customer sits in a Mazda CX-8 during the media day of the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show after the Thai government eased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

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A man wearing a face mask walks between two BMW vehicles during the media day of the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show after the Thai government eased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

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Customers are seen during the media day of the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show after the Thai government eased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand July 14, 2020.