An aerial view of PTT's LNG terminal in Map Ta Phut, Rayong province. PTT Plc

Thailand is set to leverage hosting of Gastech 2026, one of the world's largest gas exhibitions and conferences, as a platform to attract international investment and strengthen its liquefied natural gas (LNG) businesses.Scheduled for Sept 14-17, the event is expected to bring together investors across the energy value chain, from upstream exploration to downstream operations, while showcasing Thailand's growing role in the global LNG trade.

"This is the biggest international event of the year, judging by the more than 50,000 projected participants," said energy permanent secretary Prasert Sinsukprasert.

The conference features ministers and state representatives from over 30 countries, alongside more than 1,000 speakers and 1,000 leading companies from 150 nations, all focused on shaping the future of energy security.

This marks the second time Thailand has hosted Gastech, the last time nearly two decades ago.