Footage shows an orange model Vespa scooter on display at the Bangkok Motor Show in Thailand Wednesday (July 15).<br /><br />There had been concerns whether the festival, which sees stands from the biggest car manufacturers in the world, could go ahead due to the virus.<br /><br />From Detroit to Geneva, motor shows have been forced to cancel due to the Covid-19 pandemic, throwing the future of the industry traditional way of marketing new models into doubt.<br /><br />However, with no new local transmission of Covid-19 within Thailand for more than 50 days, organisers were given the green light.<br /><br />The 41st Bangkok International Motor Show opened to the public after being pushed back twice since March.<br /><br />Event organizer Prachin Eamlumnow said: 'This is more than the motor show, but also Thailand reputation because the other event organizers will be watching.'<br /><br />Thailand will be the first to host a motor show on this scale since the pandemic, he said.<br /><br />Thailand is a major regional car production hub, with its previous motor shows registering more than a million visitors.<br /><br />Organizers have pledged to limit crowds this year and control entry at the show, where 25 car brands - including Ford and Subaru - and 22 motorcycle manufacturers will display their products.
