Messe Frankfurt said the move was “due to Thailand’s political situation over the last few months and the effect of the global financial crisis on the automotive market.”
Announcing the postponement on 8 May 2009, Mr Stephan Buurma, Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt Asia Holding Ltd said:
“In light of the prolonged political circumstances and the slumping automotive market affected by the current economic climate, we have opted to postpone this show,” Stephan Buurma, managing director of Messe Frankfurt Asia Holding. “We trust that it is the best solution to all parties concerned despite the fact that previous shows were well-received by the industry. We will monitor the situation closely and reschedule the show at a more appropriate time.” (Tire Review/Akron)