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TCEB joins public-private sectors in a commitment to Completing “Chiang Mai MICE Development Master Plan”

Chiang Mai/ 15 January 2013The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB joined force with eight key government and private organizations in Chiang Mai in laying a framework for further development of Chiang Mai as a world-class MICE destination. The framework, achieved at the Chiang Mai MICE Summit held in Chiang Mai today, is also a part of the stakeholders’ efforts to translate the government’s “Chiang Mai’s Year of MICE” into concrete action.Chiang Mai MICE Summit was convened by the collaboration between TCEB, Chiang Mai province, the Chiang Mai Provincial Administration, Chiang Mai Chamber of Commerce, Chiang Mai tourism Business Association, the Office of Commercial Affairs Chiang Mai, TAT Chiang Mai Office, Chiang Mai Creative City (CMCC) and Chiang Mai University. The main objective was to draw a framework for a master plan for developing Chiang Mai as the MICE destination for Thailand and ASEAN in five years.Mr. Thanin Supasaen, Chiang Mai Governor, said, “Chiang Mai is a center of the Northern region of Thailand with easy connection to high potential neighboring countries. Despite its huge economic potential, most people still know Chiang Mai only as a cultural tourism destination. As a result, the province’s economy relies mainly on the travel season and lack overall business promotion master plan. Our effort to draw a concrete master plan and clear strategy to make Chiang Mai a MICE Destination will surely promotes development in all areas and generate more income to business operators and the locals throughout the year. The cooperation among the nine organizations today is clearly a significant move to draw Chiang Mai’s own future by Chiang Mai stakeholders.”Mr. Narong Kongprasert, President of the Chiang Mai Chamber of Commerce, said, “The rapid development of regional cooperation framework, be it ASEAN, AEC, Greater Mekong Subregion and Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) will mean more and more demand for meetings, conventions and exhibitions in the member countries. This also means greater opportunities for business, economic expansion and cooperation across all areas. Being the center of the region, Chiang Mai, which already has high potential and capabilities, has to optimize its potential and capability in order to reap the increasing opportunities presented in the future. In the end, Chiang Mai will be able to become a key mechanism in driving the country’s competitive advantages in the global market.”Chiang Mai has very strong infrastructure advantages which support the city’s plan to become a MICE destination. The province has a total of more than 33,000 hotel rooms. Chiang Mai International Airport is the country’s third largest airport in Thailand, after Suvarnaphumi and Don Mueang International Airports respectively. It handles 401 domestic flights and 76 international flights per week, or a total of 12,377 flights per year. The airport can handle maximum of eight million passengers and 30,000 tonnes of cargo. In high seasons, seven airlines, including Air Bagan, China Eastern, Korean Air, Silk air, Thai Air Asia, China airline and Air Asia, increase flight frequency to meet with the increasing demand.Mr. Thongchai Sridama, Acting TCEB President, said, “The cooperation in setting the clear framework for developing Chiang Mai as a MICE Destination is a significant strategic move for the country. Generally, spending per head of MICE travelers is 2-3 times higher than general travelers. More importantly, there is no season and MICE can generate income all year round. The shared commitment announced today by involved local organization is a very good beginning. Lessons learned from other countries showed that the success of a MICE city is driven by local people and administration and with support from the central government. What Chiang Mai has done today is already on the right track. TCEB is also ready to fully support Chiang Mai and concerned public and private agencies in making Chiang Mai a true MICE Destination, which will in the end drive overall national economic development. We are ready to encourage knowledge sharing and improvement of service standard for hotels, restaurants, meeting and convention facilities, travel destinations and others in order to help boost trade and investment in the long run.”According to the Chiang Mai MICE Destination master plan, the development will be divided into three phases. In Phase 1, which begins in 2013, domestic MICE will be set as the target while all concerned agencies work together to improve infrastructure. By positioning Chiang Mai as a strategic MICE City, various education campaigns will be introduced. In the second phase, from 2014-2015, promotion will be extended beyond domestic MICE but covers regional cooperation blocks, including GMS, BIMSTEC and Chiang Mai Twin Cities. These cities will work closely together to grow the market. While business and economic growth progresses, the balance between business and cultural development have to be achieved. In the third phase (2016-2017), all agreed to promote Chiang Mai as a Global MICE City with capability of handling world’s mega events.The MICE Destination framework will be submitted to the Cabinet for acknowledgement later.In 2012, the total value of MICE industry in Chiang Mai reached 3,859.3 million. Out of this 3,764.8 million baht was contributed by 46,826 foreign MICE travelers while the remaining 94.52 million incomes was generated by 22,150 domestic MICE travelers. The total number of MICE event held in Chiang Mai in 2011 is 491 events per year.# # #For more information, please contact Ms. Arisara ThanuplangSenior Manager-Public RelationsTel : +662-694-6095Email : Arisara_t@tceb.or.thSumet KanchanapanManager-Public RelationsTel : +662-694-6096Email : Sumet_k@tceb.or.th

TCEB Moves Fast to Exploit 5 Key Markets in Asia to Boost Sales During High Times of Asian MICE Markets

Bangkok/ 24 April - Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organisation) or TCEB seizes the mainstream during high times of Asian MICE markets. Aiming to exploit 5 key markets in Asia, including India, China, Japan, Korea and Singapore, after having found that these markets rank among top five Asian markets for Thai MICE industry, TCEB is moving fast to join pact with both domestic and international associates in enhancing the markets, human resources development through the holding of mega events, supportive campaigns and road shows. Asian MICE is expected to grow by 7 per cent in 2013.Mr. Thongchai Sridama, Acting President of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau or TCEB, disclosed that, “Currently, various countries are paying their great interest in Asian MICE markets after European and American markets have been suffering economic crisis for 3 years now and no signs of recovery are shown yet. Besides, Asian MICE markets have undergone a long pathway of improvement as countries in the region realise the importance of MICE business. The evaluation of Pacific Asia Travel Association or PATA indicated that Asian MICE markets will continue to expand due to economic growth, especially in China, India and Indonesia.“In 2012, Asian MICE markets had the highest penetration in Thai market, or 65 per cent of total foreign MICE travellers. The numbers accounted for 476,837 MICE travellers which generated as much revenue as 42,489 million baht. This tremendously impacted the expansion of Thai MICE industry that the “Era of Asian MICE” is said to have begun. Top 5 MICE travellers include India (74,941 travellers), China (63,955 travellers), Japan (45,424 travellers), Korea (37,175 travellers) and Singapore (35,783 travellers), respectively,”With the herald of the golden era for MICE, TCEB realised this is the opportunities to excite Asian markets for the industry could generate massive revenue streams for the country. TCEB has revamped the rebranding direction and designed strategic marketing scheme in a successive manner. The stimulation of Asian MICE markets will be implemented following 2 key strategies included in the National Economic and Social Development Plan (2012-2016) which are; the first strategy emphasises the retaining of existing markets/the addition of new markets; the second strategy strengthens the connection between domestic and international associates. The two core approaches will be adapted with the creation of marketing plan and activity design for target markets as follows:1.Indian market: The strategy in expanding into the series of new economy and stimulating the market in the “Insight Focus Group” way. Meetings and exhibition segments will see the stimulation in cities with new economy in India. Meetings will be emphasised in new 3 cities, including Coimbatore, Mangalore and Pune for whichTCEB determined as target cities for this year after having exploited major cities such as Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. The new 3 cities have continued to show constant business growth and are ranked among India’s top industrial cities. Residents possess potential to travel to Thailand more on meetings and incentives trips. Exhibition segment will not only be promoted in main cities, such as New Delhi and Mumbai, but also in Gujarat State which is located in the Northwestern India and is home to more than 60million people. Gujarat composes of 7 large cities including Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar and Junaghad. The state houses the largest numbers of corporate organisations in India, as well as factories and industrial estates. In this area, TCEB will exercise the “Insight Focus Group” by attracting business people and investors to join the exhibition in Thailand. Along with leading the exhibitors in the clusters of agricultural and food, machinery, auto parts, lifestyle, medical and pharmaceutical to establish connection and join the business matching, TCEB also supports the exhibitors in terms of funding when the exhibitors publicise their exhibition to any trade association or in the meeting held by trade associations in India. In the past 1-2 years, the strategy for exhibition segment has emphasised in attracting more exhibition organisers into Thailand, apart from the addition of the numbers of exhibitors and visitors.2.Chinese market :The strategy in retaining existing markets, targeting grouping exhibitions and clinging on public sector system. Meetings business will be promoted via 2 key campaigns. Firstly, the Mega Event Sustainable Challenge aims to draw companies with potential in meetings and incentives holding of 1,000 attendees or more into Thailand. Expected duration of stay is at least 3 days with funding support of 1 million baht. The second campaign is the provision of support in escalation approach by retaining the holding of constant exhibitions in Thailand for at least 3 years with the concentration in 5 main business groups, including direct sales, automobile, medical and pharmaceutical, financial and banking and insurance. The campaign has defined the conditions under which the companies must be able to draw visitors at 10 per cent more each year. TCEB has planned to launch the campaign in other Asian countries in the near future. Exhibition market will see the cooperation with public sector in China, such as the holding of marketing activities with Shanghai Conferences and Exhibition Industry Association in matching business alliances for Shanghai is the hub of trade associations and corporate organisations of China. Exhibition will be represented in clusters, including automobile and spare parts, machinery, agricultural and food. Further, conferences of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade or CCPIT will also be held across China in order to attract Chinese exporters to join exhibition in Thailand more with support from public sectors of the two countries.3. Japanese market :The strategy in establishing rapport with district-level MICE bureau. In this year, TCEB has planned to sign the agreement with Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau after the success in establishing alliance with conventions bureau in 3 various prefectures in Japan, including Fukuoka, Osaka and Sendai. Earlier this year, TCEB has reinforced the cooperation with Supporo city. Further, a survey tour was also jointly organised with Thai Airways International (Tokyo) and Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) in Supporo to bring 5 leading travel agents to witness the readiness in terms of MICE facilities in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Besides, TCEB has expanded the operation and collaboration with Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in order to bridge MICE industry towards trade and commerce of the two countries.4.Korean market: The strategy in laying foundation in the development of human resources in MICE industry. TCEB signed the agreement with the Korea Exhibition Organizer’s Association : KEOA and another 5 Korean universities in the development of human resources for MICE in order to soar together as MICE leaders of Asia. The agreement covers 4 strategic approaches as follows: 1. Exchange of information about the industry. 2. Sharing of knowledge in terms of academic and research data, as well as student exchange. 3. Coordination in the development of MICE curriculum, and 4. Holding of curriculum training and joint research.5.Singaporean market:The strategy in implementing visitor promotion. The incentives campaign “OptiMICE Pass” in collaboration with Thai Airways International (Singapore) was launched to target conference organisers and corporate clients in Singapore who are interested to hold conventions in Thailand. The promotion includes discounted airfare for Bangkok-Singapore route with various privileges, such asadvance check-in, seat selection, extra baggage weight, special passenger track at the airports and complimentary Bangkok’s skytrain ticket. The privilege is categorised into 3 levels which range from Silver: for 10-30 persons; Gold: for 31-99 persons and Platinum: for attendees from 100 persons. Minimum duration of stay is 2 days. Reservation must be made from 1 April-31 July 2013. Travel date is from 1 April-31 October 2013.The aforementioned strategies have enable TCEB to estimate the numbers of MICE travellers into Thailand at 510,276 persons or equal to 7-per cent increase. The revenue of Asian markets is foreseen to surge by 13 per cent or 47,966 million baht. The 5 key target markets of Thai MICE are expected to grow at 10 per cent in average.“Moreover, TCEB has paid attention to new economy in Asian markets in order to broaden the base of foreign business people, especially from the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) for which the population is totalled at 250 million and the BIMSTEC which is home to more than 1,300-million residents. In the near future, TCEB will launch the so-called road show “Thailand-Myanmar Business Opportunity through Exhibition Platform” which is designed to bring 10 exhibition organisers to initiate business matching with association, chamber of commerce, tourism federation and the public sector relevant to trade show business in Yangon. The event is expected to prepare for the upcoming ASEAN Connectivity and to serve as the region’s hub of international exhibition. These marketing activities are essential elements contributing to the achievement of TCEB’s mission to boost MICE industry to grow by 5-10 per cent or equal to 940,000 MICE travellers which could generate more than 88,000 million baht in revenue for the kingdom of Thailand.” concluded Mr. Thongchai.# # #For more information please contact:Thailand Convention & Exhibition BureauMs. Arisara ThanuplangTel: +66 2 694 6095Email: arisara_t@tceb.or.thMr. Sumet KanchanapanTel: +66 2 694 6096Email: sumet_k@tceb.or.th

TCEB Welcomes Khon Kaen as Thailand’s Northeastern MICE City Opening opportunities as Indochina and Southern China’s Convention and Exhibition Hub

Khon Kaen/ 29 July 2013 – Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Khon Kaen to promote the province as Thailand’s fifth MICE City. Attracting participation from more than 350 government offices and local entrepreneurs to join the mission, the campaign aims to enhance Khon Kaen as the hub of international conventions and exhibitions, serving the expansion of broader ASEAN economies in the region.Mr Somsak Suwansujarit, Governor of Khon Kaen, shared during the opening ceremony of the ‘D-MICE: Meetings in Thailand │ Khon Kaen MICE City’ and the MOU Signing Ceremony for the promotion of the MICE industry in collaboration with TCEB that, “By joining TCEB to promote Khon Kaen as a MICE City is in harmony with the 4-year Provincial Development Plan (2014-2017). Strategically, the endeavour will be implemented under the vision of ‘Khon Kaen: The livable city, moving forward to be an ASEAN metropolis’. The plan consists of three core missions: first, strong community, happy citizens; second, improvement of a livable city and the model city for integrated development and administration of the province; and third, development of a hub for the GMS (Greater Mekong Subregion) involving economy, transportation and human capital to step forward as an ASEAN metropolis.“Khon Kaen has stipulated its strategic standpoints with a key emphasis on developing the city as an ASEAN hub for a broader range of economic services cover six facets including: Commercial, Investment and Services; Transportation and Logistics; Medical and Public Health; Educational; Conventions and Tourism; and Green Industry. The MICE industry can also serve as an effective mechanism in propelling the improvement of our provincial economy.”With vast potential to contribute to the prosperity of the MICE industry, Khon Kaen is considered a large commercial city which is home to commerce, investment and transportation in the northeastern region. Further, the province is at the centre of industrial development in the region under the Government’s ‘East-West Economic Corridor’ (EWEC) development policy, which is designed to connect five countries, including China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar. As a result of this, Khon Kaen will become the door to Indochina and Southern China – the future hub of commerce, investment and transportation in the region.Khon Kaen is also stepping up as the hub of green industry, following the Government’s approval for the establishment of a green industrial estate in Khon Kaen to attract more investors into the province.In addition, Khon Kaen is the northeastern regional centre of Government offices, with more than 200 state agencies, educational institutes, as well as medical and public health centres. Chosen by the Government along with Phuket and Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen is soon to be developed as a metropolis of information and communication technology (ICT).Home to the northeastern region’s largest convention centre at Khon Kaen University that can cater for up to 3,000 visitors, Khon Kaen also has numerous five-star hotels across the province, as well as an airport that can accommodate up to 32 daily flights. Currently, the public and private sectors are joining forces to promote Khon Kaen Airport as a complete international airport in order to serve future economic expansion.“Obviously, Khon Kaen has the potential and readiness to grow as a MICE City. The MOU signing with TCEB is a golden opportunity to create awareness of more than 350 Government agencies and local entrepreneurs. The initiation of this MOU calls for participation of relevant parties to express their commitment to promoting Khon Kaen as a MICE City and a convention and exhibition hub of the northeastern region, to serve domestic clients as well as and those from Indochina and Southern China,” concluded Mr Somsak.Mr Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, president of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, revealed that, “Cooperation with Khon Kaen for the promotion of the MICE City is part of our holistic strategy to enhance the Domestic MICE industry. The initiative involves three obligations in the development of MICE City including: Policy and Strategy; Marketing Promotion; and Provision of Knowledge and Consultancy. Today, Khon Kaen has showcased its potential and readiness, as well as demonstrating cooperation from the public and private sectors, who are important driving forces to propel Khon Kaen towards the position of ‘5th MICE City’ or the ‘Gateway to I-san MICE City’, which supports MICE activities of on a domestic and international scale.”The MOU for the promotion of the MICE industry between Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB and Khon Kaen province will be implemented under mutual collaboration in four areas, including: First, stipulation of strategy to promote and publicise the holding of MICE activities in Khon Kaen on both a domestic and international scale; second, dissemination and exchange of knowledge on the MICE industry to related public and private sector organisations in the province; third, exchange of information that enables urban planning, construction of infrastructure systems and transportation routes of Khon Kaen; and fourth, development of human resources relevant to the MICE industry to boost its potential and competitiveness.TCEB has collaborated with Khon Kaen province in creating the roadmap for MICE development in Khon Kaen during 2013-2016 by emphasising three strategic directions including: Winning Events Strategy to maintain existing markets and expansion to target markets; Promotion Strategy to empower Khon Kaen as the region’s first option for MICE; and Development Strategy to make Khon Kaen a new MICE City with distinct uniqueness that is able to add value to the MICE industry through the creative economy.Phase 1 (2013): Emphasis on the expansion of Domestic MICE Industry Successful domestic exhibitions will be brought to other regions with an aspiration to disseminate economic growth to several regions. Awareness of Khon Kaen MICE City and advantages of MICE City will also be created among target groups across the public and private sectors, as well as educational institutes. Additionally, events the province is already capable of handling will also be held, such as Thai Silk Fair, OTOP Fair and Mekong Forum 2013 by Mekong Institute, and many more.Phase 2 (2014-2015): Emphasis on the improvement of Khon Kaen MICE standards to prepare for AEC In order to succeed as the hub of MICE in Indochina and Southern China, standards will be set in every relevant segment of the Khon Kaen MICE industry. Betterment of infrastructure will be implemented to serve regional MICE activities, while local entrepreneurs will be educated to strengthen Khon Kaen MICE City. In addition, roadshows will introduce Khon Kaen MICE City in target countries in Indochina and the GMS. Concurrently, a MICE hotel standard improvement campaign will be initiated to enhance the readiness of MICE service providers and boost the potential of MICE human resources. Initiatives under Phase 2 are to be implemented with the goal to make Khon Kaen at the top of the regional MICE market.Phase 3 (2016): Emphasis on exploring AEC market This phase aspires to expand the MICE base and accelerate the potential of the province to support the EWEC (East-West Economic Corridor) through the Government policy by establishing it as the hub of regional industrial development.Khon Kaen is a high potential province suited for advancement as a MICE City. A survey of statistics in meetings, incentives and international exhibitions in Thailand in 2012 by Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, valued the Khon Kaen MICE industry at 343 million baht.In recognition of the importance of preparing human resources and infrastructure to serve the MICE industry, TCEB has initiated the ‘D-MICE: Meetings in Thailand │ Khon Kaen MICE City’ campaign to prepare local target groups, public and private sector organisations, entrepreneurs, members of the press and general public with necessary knowledge, and to enhance their understanding of the MICE industry.“In promoting Khon Kaen as a complete MICE City, every party relevant to the MICE industry must possess knowledge and understanding, and join to achieve the mission in comprehensive, unified way. The ‘D-MICE: Meetings in Thailand │ Khon Kaen MICE City’ campaign is a remarkable step on which representatives from all parties will build to acknowledge the policy, as well as express their obligations and readiness to turn policies into actual practice.“In 2013, TCEB anticipates the growth of the domestic MICE business at 15 per cent, or 4.3 million MICE travellers, which could generate up to 13,706 million baht in revenue,” concluded Mr Nopparat.The ‘D-MICE: Meetings in Thailand │ Khon Kaen MICE City’ campaign will be held until 31 July 2013 at the Convention Hall, Centara Hotel and Convention Centre, Khon Kaen. The event highlights an exhibition showcasing the Thai MICE industry, MICE Cities, as well as categories of domestic meetings and trade fairs featuring local products.# # #For more information please contact:Thailand Convention & Exhibition BureauMs Arisara ThanuplangTel: +66 2 694 6095Email: arisara_t@tceb.or.thMr. Pishnu PlaikaewTel: +66 2 694 6000 ext. 3014Email: pishnu_p@tceb.or.th

TCEB Synergizes with Royal Initiative Development Foundation and Leading Airlines to Launch “DOMESTIC MICE: A Royal Trail Inspiration” Campaign

Bangkok/August 29, 2013 -- In another effort to promote domestic MICE industry, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB today launched a new promotional campaign in conjunction with Royal Initiative Discovery (Pid Thong Lung Phra) Foundation (R.I.D.) and leading airlines, namely Thai Airways International and THAI Smile, Bangkok Airways, AirAsia, and Nok Air. Titled “DOMESTIC MICE: A Royal Trail Inspiration”, the campaign offers public and private organizations endless opportunities to discover several novel ways of team building in the many Royally-initiated projects as a pre-or post-meeting activities. Being introduced were 14 Royal Initiative Projects which form model MICE destinations in 5 provinces – Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Sakon Nakhon and Krabi. The campaign runs from September 2013 to March 2014, and interested organizations may partake of the exclusive privileges and attractive discount being offered by participating airlines.At the launch and press conference taking place today at Devaraj Sabharomya Throne Hall on the compound of the Phya Thai Palace, R.I.D. Secretary General Mom Rajawongse Disnadda Diskul graced the ceremony with his impressive opening speech, followed by a discussion on “DOMESTIC MICE: A Royal Trail Inspiration” by TCEB D’s President Mr Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, and high level airline executives namely Mrs Petchpring Sarasin, Vice President-Corporate Public Relations, Thai Airways International; Mr Varong Israsena, Deputy Sales Director, Bangkok Airways; M.L. Bovornovadep Devakula, Director of Business Development, AirAsia; Mr Pinyot Pibulsonggram, Vice President-Marketing & Sales, Nok Air; and Mr Voranate Laprabang, Managing Director of THAI Smile.In his opening speech, M.R. Disnadda Diskul disclosed that, “There are altogether over 4,000 Royal Initiative Projects nationwide where people from around the world come to visit and benefit from the body of knowledge – sustainable development, in particular. This is the knowledge for the 21st Century which we can learn from members of those communities – the real practitioners. I am very much delighted to see the synergy of TCEB and the partner airlines in launching this campaign to encourage greater number of domestic MICE events and greater interest among the Thai to visit and learn from the Royal Initiative Projects. Definitely, they could make use of this experience in nurturing organizational as well as personal growth.”Mr Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, President of TCEB added that, “The Royal Initiative Projects are today among the most attractive destinations for both Thai and foreign tourists since they could learn and appreciate the great effort dedicated by Their Majesties the King and Queen as well as other members of the Royal Family. For MICE market, these knowledge-based projects serve well as great learning grounds for pre and post meeting activities. And this new campaign reaffirms TCEB’s commitment towards promoting domestic MICE to generate more income to further strengthen our economy.”Mr Nopparat further revealed that there would be 6 thematic presentations for this new campaign and any organizations may choose to conduct team building in the following themes: Adventure, CSR, Experiential, Green, History & Culture, and Luxury, the last of which meaning the exclusive opportunity for certain experience.“This is the final campaign for fiscal year 2013, and we expect to generate 100 million baht from the 5,000 participants in these domestic MICE events. This figure will contribute to our annual growth of 15 per cent, registering 4.3 million MICE visitors, and accounting for 13,706 million baht in total revenues,” Mr Nopparat disclosed.In this initial stage, “DOMESTIC MICE: A Royal Trail Inspiration” proudly presents 14 ideal destinations on the trail of royal projects in five provinces – Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Nan, Sakon Nakhon, and Krabi – as convention venue coupled with learning centre. This project features various interesting side activities, for example, bird-watching of more than a thousand rare species at Angkhang Royal Agricultural Station, high altitude fisheries at Inthanon Royal Agricultural Station, ecological and beach cleaning activities at Royal Conservation and Restoration of Thung Thale Forest Project at Koh Lanta, visit to mulberry farm and savour the aroma of mulberry tea at Phufa Development Centre Project, get hands-on experience on rice terrace culture at Royal Initiative Discovery Foundation Pilot Project at Ban Nam Pak, strolling amidst the capturing sea of flowers and picking macadamia nuts at Doi Tung Development Project, or visit the tea oil extraction plant at Tea Oil and Plant Oils Development Centre.Interested public and private organizations are welcome to inquire more information or make reservations by contacting all participating airlines or call TCEB Call Centre number 1105, or check its web site: www.ประชุมเมืองไทย.com or facebook page www.facebook.com/meetinthailand .# # #For more information please contact:Thailand Convention & Exhibition BureauMs Arisara ThanuplangTel: +66 2 694 6095Email: arisara_t@tceb.or.thMr. Pishnu PlaikaewTel: +66 2 694 6000Email: pishnu_p@tceb.or.th

TCEB Discloses the Performance of First 3 Quarters Contributes to the 12% Successive Growth of Thai MICE

Bangkok / 21 August 2013 – Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organisation) or TCEB disclosed that the performance of Thailand’s MICE industry in the Quarter 1-3 (October 2012-June 2013) of the fiscal year 2013 has grown 12.04 per cent. Asian market continues to make the largest number of MICE travellers, while European MICE travellers have begun to show the sign of economic recovery and tend to have successive expansion. TCEB is moving fast to organise strategic marketing activities to retain foreign MICE markets, as well as expand the operation to promote domestic MICE besides the improvement of Thai MICE capabilities preparation for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). TCEB is confident that Thai MICE will be drawing around 940,000 MICE travellers in 2013 for which 88,000 million baht can be generated into Thailand.Mr Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, president of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, revealed that, “Overall picture of TCEB’s performance in the Quarter 1-3 of fiscal year 2013 has shown the total number of foreign MICE travellers of 747,072 or equal to 64,331 million baht in revenue. It is expected that the end of Quarter 4 (July-September 2013) shall bring about the growth for Thai MICE as TCEB has foreseen earlier. The progress will greatly be contributed by the execution of strategic marketing movements which have continued from time to time, as well as the strengthening of Thai MICE to tackle with the launch of AEC,”Foreign MICE markets continue to grow. European MICE travellers are returning. TCEB’s dynamic strategies proved successful. Performance of the 3 quarters of fiscal year 2013 has found international convention segment making the largest number of MICE travellers of 223,463 or 29.91 per cent of MICE travellers, which had generated revenue into Thailand at the highest amount of 22,105 million baht. Incentives segment consisted of 196,088 travellers or 26.25 per cent, which was equal to 12,509 million baht in revenue; corporate meeting of 174,701 MICE travellers or 23.38 per cent, which was equal to 18,188 million baht and international exhibition of 152,820 MICE travellers or 20.46 per cent, which was equal to 11,529 million baht. “Outcome of our strategic operation in significant markets in Asia, Europe and America greatly contributed the successive growth of such 3 regions. Asian MICE market has highest market penetration of 72.69 per cent, consisting of Asian MICE travellers of 543,016 or 46,760 million baht in revenue. Triumphantly, European and American markets showed an obvious sign of recovery. In the past 3 quarters, a total of 83,772 European travellers visited Thailand and generated 7,214 million baht, while American MICE market made up of 43,165 travellers or equal to 3,717 million baht in revenue. Statistics of top MICE travellers entering into Thailand mainly include travellers from ASEAN Plus Six nations, including China, India, Singapore, Korea and Malaysia, respectively.” concluded Mr Nopparat.During the Quarter 1-3, to promote Thailand’s MICE industry,TCEB has seen the achievement in retrieving and supporting the following successful business events:1. TCEB as the supporter of 386 events, composing of 339 conventions activities and 47 international exhibitions. For example, Herbalife Asia-Pacific Extravaganza (Incentives), Suzuki Japan (Incentives), 65th World Newspaper Congress, 20th World Editor Forum, 23rd World Newspaper Advertising Forum (Conventions), 4th World Anesthesia Convention (Conventions), VIV Asia 2013 (Exhibitions), Metalex (Exhibitions) and Intermach (Exhibitions).2. TCEB as the winner of event bidding, composing of 14 events which included 13 convention and 1 international exhibition. For example, ITU Telecom World 2013 (Exhibitions), Conference of the Electric Power Industry (Conventions), Asian Congress of Pediatric Infectious Disease (Conventions), Critical Communications World (Conventions) and 4th WAGF World Missions Congress (Conventions).3. TCEB as the creator of new shows , composing of 8 international exhibitions. For example, CAC Asia Summit, NGV Bangkok, 3 W Expo, Thailand Dive Expo and LED Expo Thailand.4. TCEB upgraded the shows, composing of 38 events. For example, Metalex, VIV ASIA, HORTI ASIA, Intermach and Propak Asia.Overall picture of international markets in the Quarter 4 will see TCEB paying higher attention to ASEAN through the alliance with high-potential countries, while marketing plan for conventions segment will include the conservation of existing markets, creation of awareness and expansion to significant markets, such as Singapore, Malaysia, Japan and Australia. Further, coordination with liaison from public sector will also be initiated, such as Tourism Authority of Thailand, in launching new markets at Coimbatore and Mangalore in India; Danang in Vietnam and Auckland in New Zealand. Besides, international exhibition will continue to execute marketing activities in ASEAN countries, such as Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, India, Vietnam and China. Awareness will be created more in high-potential markets, including France, Indonesia, United Kingdom and Myanmar.Highlighted activities in the Quarter 4 of TCEB will generally include the implementation of strategies as follows:1. Win: Supporting international conventions and retrieving 65 incentives activities into Thailand; Provision of support for the holding of 19 international conventions, including 3 new shows and 16 upgraded shows.2. Promote: Attending 1 trade show, the CIBTM at Beijing in China; Holding of road shows that lead Thai exhibitors to undergo business matching with trading association, public sector and foreign organisers, such as at Moscow and St. Petersburg in Russia, Chennai and Mumbai in India. Side by side, Sales Mission will also be held in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and The Philippines, while Familiarization Trip will be held for clients from The Philippines, Singapore and Australia. Moreover, marketing promotion campaign ‘100-A-Head’ and ‘Be My Guest’ are set for international exhibition segment.3. Develop: Development scheme for marketing promotion will include several notable events. For example, the ICCA Thailand Bid Work Shop, Meetings Industry Day 2013: The Winning Formula at Pattaya City. Improvement of MICE industry standards will undergo evaluation and authorisation as the ‘exhibition supported by TCEB’. Also, ASEAN WE STAND project was designed to create connection with public and private sectors. All endeavours is heading towards making Thailand the centre of ASEAN exhibition.Boosting domestic MICE. Disseminate revenue to regions. Empowering MICE industry beyond limitation. Domestic MICE industry in the Quarter 1-3 had seen TCEB provided support to the holding of 9 domestic MICE events which mainly involve meetings. For example, the 80th Anniversary of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, HR Day 2012 and Global Business Dialogue 2012; TCEB created 3 new events which were significant convention, such as K-SME CARE BIZ FAIR 2012, Essential BrandAge: Life at Future and the MOU signing ceremony between TCEB/Thai Pet Promotion Federation/Food and Beverage Management Association of Eastern Region of Thailand and The Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand to jointly promote the D Exhibition. In addition, TCEB supported the holding of 2 domestic exhibitions, which are Furnitech Dinner Talk 2013 (under upgrading mission) and Food Restaurant & Equipment Show (FR & ES) (under inventing mission).Meanwhile, TCEB will be moving on in the last quarter with various activities aiming to create awareness and motivate domestic MICE, such as ‘D-MICE: Meeting in Thailand’ in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen / Supporting joint convention with domestic airlines / Supporting the holding of Thailand Competitiveness Enhancement Program 2013/ The First I-san Book Fair at Khon Kaen (under disseminating mission), 5th UBON Book Fair 2013 (under upgrading mission) and Green Festival (under creating mission). Improvement of Thai MICE’s potential has been the key to business sustainability in the past 3 quarters. TCEB achieved in operating important activities. For example, international MICE standards curriculum for college, the MOU signing with IAPCO, the MOU signing with MPI, skill standardisation for MICE industry, standardisation of Thai convention room, supporting sustainable environmental conservation and preparation of MICE entrepreneurs for AEC.Potential improvement plan for MICE industry in the Quarter 4 involves the enhancement of potential of upstream, intermediate and downstream through the execution of significant activities, such as International MICE standards curriculum towards MICE major (MICE case study)/ Expansion of International MICE standards curriculum to vocational schools nationwide/ Case study of alliance expansion between international colleges and Expansion of workshop on conventions and the exhibition of MICE City.“TCEB has foreseen that Thai MICE will value at more than 88,000 million baht in 2013 from a total number of 940,000 MICE travellers, which would surge by 5-10 per cent. Statistics in the 3 past quarters indicated that MICE travellers have grown to as high as 747,072. We are certain that by implementing our strategic business promotion plan for the Quarter 4, TCEB will definitely land on targeted point of success.” said Mr Nopparat.# # #For more information please contact: Thailand Convention & Exhibition BureauMs Arisara ThanuplangTel: +66 2 694 6095Email: arisara_t@tceb.or.thMr. Pishnu PlaikaewTel: +66 2 694 6000Email: pishnu_p@tceb.or.th

“TCEB” Drives “Chiang Mai” as ASEAN’s MICE City in Second Phase Plan

Bangkok / 26 September 2013- Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB joins forces with Chiang Mai province in implementing the Phase 2 of “Chiang Mai MICE City” roadmap aiming at promoting regional markets with the cooperation from GMS and BIMSTEC member countries. Together with the plan to promote Chiang Mai MICE industry, ‘D-MICE: Meeting in Thailand in Chiang Mai’ campaign is launched to educate people, enhance good understanding of the benefits of MICE industry, as well as sharpen the skills of public and private sectors. The initiatives also help empower Chiang Mai as the hub of ASEAN’s MICE industry.Mr Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, president of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, said that, “Having realised the importance of Chiang Mai as one of Thailand’s MICE Cities, TCEB strongly believes that rapport from every segment of the society is necessary. The Government has announced 2013 as the Year of MICE for Chiang Mai. In January 2013, the province organised the MICE Summit to raise strategic cooperation between Chiang Mai and 7 key partners including Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization, Chiang Mai Chamber of Commerce, Chiang Mai Tourism Business Association, Office of Commercial Affairs Chiang Mai, TAT Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Creative City (CMCC) and Chiang Mai University representing 8 universities in the North. The collaboration aspired to fulfill the framework to develop Chiang Mai as one of leading convention and exhibition hubs of Thailand and ASEAN in 5 years,”The Chiang Mai MICE development plan divides into 3 phases which are: Phase One (2013) will concentrate in domestic marketing, strengthening MICE industry, enhancing understanding as well as developing the foundation for Chiang Mai as strategic city for MICE; Second Phase (2014-2015) aims to expand marketing promotion on regional level via the cooperation within the GMS and BIMSTEC cooperation, as well as leveraging rapport between Chiang Mai and other foreign cities; and Phase 3 (2016-2017) targets at elevating Chiang Mai as an international MICE destination.“TCEB has been working closely with Chiang Mai and alliances in marketing promotions, both domestically and internationally, such as the holding of Agent Familiarization Trip, the support for TEDx conference and the recent cooperation with Royal Initiative Discovery Foundation and 5 domestic airlines in launching ‘D-MICE: A Royal Trail Inspiration’ programme whereby Chiang Mai is included in the destination of Royal Initiative routes well suited for MICE activities. For international markets, Chiang Mai also joined TCEB in key industry roadshows and trade shows, including Asia-Pacific & Meeting Expo 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. In addition, TCEB helps develop MICE knowledge and MICE database as necessary marketing tools and other capabilities improvements focusing at preparation for AEC integration in 2015.”In 2014, TCEB will continue its corporate approach focusing on three strategies; WIN, PROMOTE and DEVELOP strategies. The WIN strategy: TCEB will work with Chiang Mai in promoting the province in regional market via the framework of Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) as well as the collaboration with Chiang Mai sister cities showcasing highlight industries, under Lanna touch, such as handicraft and craftsmanship, textile, Thai herbs and spa, health and food. Domestic exhibition will focus on dissipation of leading trade fairs to Chiang Mai, such as Motor Expo, Money Expo and Book Fair. Joint operation with local associations in the holding of trade fair and business matching in especially service and lifestyle segments will also emerge, including the participation with the Northern Handicrafts Manufacturers and Exporters Association. Furthermore, joint collaboration with Pinkanakorn Development Agency (Public Organization) is now on progress to promote and win businesses from the GMS and BIMSTEC countries into Chiang Mai.The PROMOTE strategy will involve the development of database and smartphone application ‘D-MICE@Chiangmai’ in Thai and English. The bureau will serve as the connector in leading public sector and MICE entrepreneurs in Chiang Mai to join distinguished industry related events, such as EIBTM in Barcelona, Spain and the roadshow in Japan. The DEVELOP strategy is now undergoing a feasibility study on the agreement between TCEB, Pinkanakorn Development Agency (Public Organization) and Chiang Mai University for joint development of Chiang Mai MICE intelligence centre, which will house the database of provincial MICE industry and various researches. The province will gain assistance in the compilation of database and training scholarship in order to provide useful information for the good of all relevant parties. Moreover, training and seminar for MICE entrepreneurs and educational institutes will be organised to promote Chiang Mai as the destination for MICE. Through strategically planed model, the economy of Chiang Mai and Thailand can be strengthened as a whole, resulting in the betterment of operation standards of key players, ranging from hotels, restaurants, convention centres and attraction sites. In the long run, the bureau will also encourage commercial and investment activities in a successive manner.Mr Rittipong Techapan, the Chiang Mai deputy governor, disclosed the overall picture of MICE promotion in Chiang Mai that the province is now working closely with alliances under the framework of “Chiang Mai MICE City” model in pursuance of promoting Chiang Mai as one of leading MICE destinations in Thailand and ASEAN in 5 years.Regarding the 2013 operation for Chiang Mai MICE industry, the deputy governor Rittipong added that Phase One involves Chiang Mai in the participating and holding of several MICE activities that help to promote the market and lay the knowledge base for the understanding of MICE industry for related parties and general public for which will serve as a key mechanism in empowering MICE industry of Chiang Mai in the future.In 2013, The Government has announced 2013 as the Year of MICE in Chiang Mai with the ambition to boost MICE industry of the province through activities held both locally and internationally. Also, Chiang Mai witnessed the agreement signing between TCEB and Sapporo Convention Bureau to promote MICE industry in Chiang Mai. In addition, there was the agreement signing between Chiang Mai and Hokkaido prefecture to mutually promote MICE industry of both cities. Expansion of tourism has also been initiated with the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Chiang Mai had hosted certain international conventions, such as The 2nd Asia-Pacific Water Summit and Thailand Rice Convention. Further, seminar for the enhancement of knowledge and public relations activities were also conducted under the Chiang Mai MICE City framework to educate people.Enhancement of understanding of MICE industry for public and private sectors, local administrative bodies, members of the press and general public who are interested in MICE industry is being implemented through the “Chiang Mai Year of MICE in” campaign which also educates students. This could well help to prepare young people with necessary skills and empower them as liaisons for MICE activities in Chiang Mai.“The operation under the Phase One for the past 9 months of 2013 has delivered satisfactory results which are obvious as Chiang Mai has frequently been selected as the destination for international conventions. These encouraged every relevant party from both public and private sectors, as well as young people in Chiang Mai to turn to MICE industry more to pave the way for the creation of awareness in regional market.”The deputy governor further revealed that, “In 2014, the province will constantly increase foreign marketing activities and continue past achievements by focusing mainly on ASEAN, Asia and the Middle East. Meanwhile, development of human resources will be implemented consecutively through the holding of more workshops for every target group, ranging from entrepreneurs, government offices, students to teachers.Chiang Mai is a high potential city to grow as MICE City for it has a variety of tourism resources . Enriched with uniqueness from natural attractions, history, art and culture, Chiang Mai is widely known worldwide. The province has been praised by international organisations and media. For example, Travel & Leisure ranked Chiang Mai as the world’s 2nd top travel destination in 2010 and the 10th in 2013, while Lonely Planet listed Chiang Mai as the 10th top city in 2011 from readers’ choice.In terms of facilities for MICE, Chiang Mai houses more than 33,000 hotel rooms. Chiang Mai has Thailand’s third largest international airport after Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang Airports with 401 domestic flights and 76 international flights. The airport currently serves 8 million passengers per year, 30,000 tons of air cargo and 12,377 flights which significantly comprise flights from China and Hong Kong. These two cities are considered important targets for Meeting & Incentive segment for Chiang Mai at the present.In 2012, MICE industry in Chiang Mai has a total value of 3,859 million baht which included the number of domestic and international MICE travellers of 68,976 joining in 490 MICE events. In 2013, Chiang Mai expects the growth in the number of travellers at 5 per cent or equal to 72,424 MICE travellers. Revenue growth is foreseen at 10 per cent or 4,245 million baht. At the end of 2013, overall picture of Thai MICE industry is targeted at 15 per cent growth in terms of business with the number of MICE travellers of 4.3 million which can generate 13,706 million baht in revenue.The latest activity that TCEB jointly collaborated with Chiang Mai province is “D-MICE: Meeting in Thailand in Chiang Mai”, from 26-28 September 2013, at The International Convention and Exhibition Centre Commemorating His Majesty’s 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary (CMICE). The event will feature the exhibition of overall picture of Thai MICE industry, MICE City and various forms of meetings in Thailand.# # #For more information please contact:Corporate Communications Division,Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organisation) Tel. 02-694-6000<br/> Ms Arisara ThanuplangEmail: arisara_t@tceb.or.thMr. Pishnu PlaikaewEmail: pishnu_p@tceb.or.th

TCEB to Launch New ‘Thailand CONNECT’ Brand

Bangkok / 2 October 2013 – The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) is today launching 'Thailand CONNECT'. TCEB’s latest global marketing campaign targets buyers from around the world, focusing on three key industry pillars: a diversity of destinations, unrivalled business opportunities, and the high quality of Thailand’s MICE professionals. In 2014 Thailand expects to attract 987,000 MICE travelers from overseas, with revenues reaching 96.9 billion baht (US$3.2 billion).For the past 12 years, Thailand has hosted IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific, the region’s flagship trade show for the business and incentive travel and international meetings industries. This year’s Double-bill event will be held from 1-3 October at the Bangkok Convention Centre, Central World Bangkok. TCEB has chosen this forum to launch its latest global Thai MICE branding campaign. The initiative aims to create awareness among MICE travelers and international media. Altogether, more than 2,600 delegates from 60 countries are expected to join this event.Mr. Nopparat MaythaveekulchaiTCEB’s President, disclosed that “For 2014, TCEB’s promotion of Thailand's MICE sector will continue under the 5-Year Master Plan (2012-2016), with its three fundamental strategies - WIN, PROMOTE and DEVELOP. TCEB will promote development and global visibility of the Thailand brand through its new campaign: ‘Thailand CONNECT: Your Global Business Events Connection’, in line with TCEB’s Growth Driver brand development,”The Thailand CONNECT campaign focuses on three strengths:1. Diversity of Destinations. Thailand’s strategic location at the heart of Asia, together with convenient facilities and infrastructure, offer visitors an unrivalled choice of destinations. Thailand’s six international airports across the country connect to 190 destinations worldwide with over 500 flights per day. With nine purpose-built international conference and exhibition venues, the combined total exhibition space of 222,984 square meters is the highest in the region. Thailand’s five officially-designated ‘MICE Cities’ (Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen) offer unbeatable diversity of choice or MICE events of any type and scale.2. Unrivalled Business Opportunities. With fast and convenient connections to all other countries in the region, ASEAN’s second largest economy is poised to play a leading role in the forthcoming unified regional market of the ASEAN Economic Community, or AEC in 2015. Economic integration will remove trade barriers and bring free transfer of goods, services, skilled labor, trade and investment among ASEAN members and its population of almost 600 million. Thailand is itself a major production and export base for key industries such as automotive and industrial components, computers and IT, energy, rubber and plastics. Adding to its strategic significance as a gateway to ASEAN, Thailand’s bilateral free trade agreements with 11 countries around the world will further reinforce Thailand’s strategic importance within this vast unified market.3. High Quality Professionals. In addition to its legendary hospitality and quality of service. Thailand’s MICE industry has led the world in introducing global standards such as Energy Management (ISO 50001), Food Safety Management System (ISO 22000), MICE Security Management System (TISI 22300), and most recently, the new Event Sustainability Management System (ISO 20121). Thailand’s MICE sector has been boosted by accolades and awards from leading agencies, and Thailand is consistently ranked as one of the world's top MICE event destination. For example, in 2012, ICCA ranked Thailand as the ASEAN No. 1 by number of international meetings, while UFI ranked Thailand No. 1 by number of exhibitions space sold. Also, Thailand hosted a total of 7,382 MICE events, including prestigious global mega-events such as the 2012 Rotary International Convention, World Stamp 2013, the 65th World Newspaper Congress, ITU World, Telecom 2013, and World Marketing Forum 2014.Together with the Thailand CONNECT campaign, the bureau also launches the latest advertising campaign for 2014, reflecting the philosophy of promoting business cooperation, both within Thailand and across the Asian region and successful business agreement. The campaign incorporates a number of exciting market promotion packages to support MICE business success under the ‘Thailand CONNECT Exclusive’ scheme.1) CONNECT Destinations: For meetings and incentive travel groups, TCEB offers financial support of Baht 200,000 or about 6,660 U.S. dollars for events with more than 200 participants. Participants must stay at least 5 nights in Thailand, including an overnight stay in at least one other province apart from the main meeting location.2) CONNECT People: For international conferences TCEB offers unique promotional support for events in the ASEAN+6 countries including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Myanmar, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, India, Taiwan and China (including Hong Kong and Macau).3) CONNECT Business: For international exhibitions, TCEB offers special support for business matching activities for trade visitor groups of 15 or more delegates from ASEAN+6 and BIMSTEC countries, who travel to attend TCEB-supported international events in Thailand. To qualify for special support of USD 150 per person, the groups must stay a minimum of 3days/2nights, with at least 45 business matching appointments. Each participant will need at least three business matchmaking appointments; for groups with less than 45 appointments in total, the level of support will be USD 100 per person."The MICE industry has always played a key role in driving the broader economy, earning revenues of approximately 80 billion baht or about 2.66 billion U.S. dollars per year. I believe that the Thailand CONNECT campaign, as well as our many other market promotion activities will help drive further MICE sector growth. In 2014, TCEB forecasts growth of 5 percent in MICE travelers, to a total of 987,000 visitors by year-end, with revenues up 10 percent to 96.9 billion baht, or USD 3.26 billion," concluded Mr Nopparat.During the 2013 fiscal year, from October 2012 to August 2013, Thailand welcomed 993,072 MICE travelers, with revenues of over 86,280 billion baht (US$ 2.87 billion). Top MICE visitors were from the conventions industry (318,663 visitors), followed by incentives travelers (247,888 visitors), corporate meetings (237,701 visitors) and exhibitions (188,820 visitors).# # #About TCEBThe Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB takes the lead on behalf of the Thai government's in the development and success of Thailand’s MICE sector. Established in 2004, TCEB works to drive growth, elevate quality standards and inspire creativity in the industry. TCEB offers a range of advisory services and attractive support packages to contribute to the success and productivity of business events held in Thailand. This includes global outreach to build collaboration across a global network of MICE players. TCEB strives to create new business opportunities and lay the foundations for long term, sustainable industry growth.# # #For further information, please contact:Corporate Communications DivisionThailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization)For more information please contact:Thailand Convention & Exhibition BureauMs Arisara ThanuplangTel: +66 2 694 6095Email: arisara_t@tceb.or.thMr. Pishnu PlaikaewTel: +66 2 694 6000Email: pishnu_p@tceb.or.th

International Creativity and Idea Forum in Chiang Mai

Explore breakthrough ideas and creativity with 20 world-class speakers & performers and join in our drive towards “smart society”Saturday 14 September 2013 / 8.45 -18.00 The Convention Hall, Le Meridien Chiang Mai –Take a deep dive into idea and creativity at “TEDxChiangMai 2013”. This international creativity forum will be held at the Le Meridien Chiang Mai on 14 September 2013. Themed “Smart Societies”, it will be the biggest creativity and idea forum in Thailand with over 20 Thai and international speakers and artists.Sometimes likened to a “spa treatment for the brain and soul”, a TEDx event is a creativity and idea forum mixed with entertainment, workshops and other interactive activities to help people connect and put ideas into action. TEDx events have become a global phenomenon with events in cities such as Sydney, Singapore, Taiwan, Shanghai and Berlin, attracting hundreds, sometimes thousands, of audience members. TEDx events are independently organized TED style events under license from TED (www.ted.com).Confirmed speakers include Duangrit Bunnag, Architect; Boaz Zipper, Poet and Photographer; Amarit Charoenphan, Co-Founder of Hubba Coworking Space; Gordon Falconer, Director IBSG Smart Cities Solutions, CISCO; Dr Thammarat Kottatep, AIT Researcher; Krating Poonpol, Founder of Disrupt University; Dr Sirikul Laukaikul, Brand Consultant; Somluk Pantipun, Artist and Designer; Dr Thomas Tilley, Lecturer at Payap University, Sali Sasaki, Editor at CRAFTED, Designer, Writer, Researcher at Cities x Design; Dr Surat Tanprawate, Neurologist at Chiang Mai University; Supawut Boonmahathanakorn; Co-founder of Kon Jai Baan, Ruttikorn Vuttikorn, Product Designer and Educational Game Maker; Dr Wiriyah Ruechaipanit, CEO Eduzones; Tasana Nagavajara, Violinist; and Patipat Susumpow, Co-founder of Opendream.Several of these speakers are from Chiang Mai, but a special feature of TEDxChiangMai is dedicated to the future of education and will also include 3-5 talks by school and university students from Chiang Mai - giving them an opportunity to share their ideas with local and global audience. Selected through several local auditions, the names of the students will be announced later in August.Read details at www.tedxchiangmai.comBuy ticket* now www.amiando.com/tedxchiangmai

TCEB organizes the first ever MICE Destination Review Competition

Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) invites worldwide MICE professionals and MICE blogger to join The first ever competition Thailand MICE Destination Review CompetitionThe 5 selected meeting planners or bloggers will get a chance to join a one-week education trip to discover one of the best 5 MICE cities in Thailand: Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, and Pattaya with regard to what they have to offer for their dream business event PLUS Compete to WIN 5,000 USD cash for the most inspiring blog created by you.Mrs. Sarita Chintakanond, Director of Information Technology department of Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) stated that “This campaign aims to showcase the capability and readiness of 5 MICE cities in Thailand. Furthermore, the campaign will enhance the reputation of Thailand through online media in order to inspire and ignite worldwide MICE professionals to help them plan their next business event in Thailand”Those interested should visitwww.businesseventsthailand.com/competitionfor complete details on how to enter.Media Inquiry: businesseventsthailand@tceb.or.th

Political Situation in Bangkok- TCEB Update 7 November 2013

Demonstrations to oppose amnesty bill in Bangkok are currently taking place at three locations- at the Democracy Monument on Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue, PhanFa Bridge on Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue and Uruphong Intersection on Rama VI Road.The demonstrations have been peaceful, and apart from some inevitable increase in traffic congestion, daily life and business in Bangkok continue as usual. MICE venues and popular tourist attractions in Bangkok and throughout the country are unaffected. The demonstrations also have not affected other MICE destinations such as Chiang Mai, Phuket, Khon Kaen and Pattaya etc. The gatherings for corporate meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions can be conducted as usual.All airports throughout the country are also operating as normal, including Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok. Road and rail routes into Bangkok and other provinces are operating on schedule, including tourist destinations southeast and southwest of Bangkok such as Pattaya, HuaHin, KohSamet and Koh Chang.In order to ensure safety and security, the Thai Cabinet has invoked the Internal Security Act in three districts of Bangkok – Dusit, PhraNakhon and Pom Prap Sattru Phai or areas surrounding the Government House and Parliament – until 30 November 2013. The Act gives police increased powers should any incident occur to maintain law and order, but does not restrict peaceful and legitimate demonstration or movement of people.TCEB will keep you updated with the situation. Should you require any further information and assistance, please call TCEB office: +(66) 2694 6000, TCEB call center at 1105 (within Thailand only), visit www.tceb.or.th or contact info@tceb.or.thFor further information, please contact:Tourism Authority of Thailand’s 24-hour English call center at 1672

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