Ministry of Commerce Launches “TCEX 2026”: Championing “Intellectual Property” to Drive Thai Creative Industries
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On 11 July 2026, at Paragon Hall, 5th Floor, Siam Paragon, Mrs. Suphajee Suthumpun, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, presided over the official opening ceremony of the Thailand Character & Content Expo 2026 (TCEX 2026). The event was attended by Mr.
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The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce further noted that Thailand’s creative industry currently holds an economic value of up to 1.44 trillion baht, accounting for 8.01% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Meanwhile, the Thai character industry is valued at over 7.23 billion baht with a staggering growth rate of 196%
Over the past 8 years, the number of applications for intellectual property protection has grown at an average rate of 7.5% per year, showing the heightened awareness among entrepreneurs and creators regarding the importance of creating
Suthumpun stated that TCEX 2026 marks the first time the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), Ministry of Commerce has organised a comprehensive platform to connect Thailand's character and content industries
The Thailand Character & Content Expo 2026 (TCEX 2026) is held from 9–12 July 2026, at Siam Paragon and Siam Center under the theme "The Multiverse of Creativity."
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On 11 July 2026, at Paragon Hall, 5th Floor, Siam Paragon, Mrs. Suphajee Suthumpun, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, presided over the official opening ceremony of the Thailand Character & Content Expo 2026 (TCEX 2026). The event was attended by Mr.