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TCEB marks 10th anniversary of its annual mega-fam “Connections Plus 2015”

Chiang Mai / 24 June 2015, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), led by Meeting and Incentive Department welcomes delegates in Chiang Mai today marking its 10th anniversary of TCEB’s very own annual mega familiarization program so-called “Connections Plus” which takes place in Chiang Mai and Bangkok this year. The 5-day program works under the theme “Exclusively yours” where exclusivity is the key to showcase on Thailand’s MICE capabilities for global corporate attendees. Landing in Bangkok is 68 corporate delegates from around the world on scattered arrivals. All receive a warm welcome by TCEB’s well-known meet & greet service for MICE travelers at Thailand’s main international airport, Suvranabhumi. The service facilitates all participants through various flight connections to Chiang Mai, one of the two destinations highlighted in this year’s Connections Plus.Connections plus 2015 is the collaborations between Thailand Convention and Incentive Association (TICA), Thai Airways Public Company Limited (TG), Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited (PG) and Singapore Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (SACEOS). This mega-fam will put Thailand forward as a competitive MICE destination in Asia.

MICE BUSINESS IN PATTAYA GROWS BY ONE FOLD IN FIRST HALF OF 2015, TCEB MOVES FAST TO EXPAND BUSINESS WITH INDUSTRIAL ESTATES–CLMV

Pattaya: 25 June 2015 - Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) is moving fast in the expansion of MICE business in Pattaya City, focusing on quality market like SME segment, industrial estate, CLMV countries and specific interest group. In order to implement the goals, the bureau is holding the 2nd Thailand Domestic MICE Mart which will be fully equipped with business negotiation activity between buyers and sellers, promotion of supporting packages and tax relief privileges. Interestingly, statistics on the number of MICE travellers visiting Pattaya in the first half of 2015 has surpassed 1 million.Mr. Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, TCEB President, disclosed in the opening ceremony of “2nd Thailand Domestic MICE Mart” held in Pattaya that MICE business in Pattaya has seen a high growth, especially in the Quarter 2 of fiscal year 2015 (October 2014-March 2015). The number of MICE travellers totalled at 1,046,536 which generated approximately 4,071.22 million baht of revenue, proving that Pattaya has the potential to serve as MICE City and has now become popular as an ideal MICE destination.“In this year, TCEB plays a dynamic role in expanding MICE market in Pattaya City and will do more in the east of Thailand. With the implementation of D-MICE plan, our endeavours embrace the launch of Meeting in Thailand campaignthat concentrates on D-MICE related activities in Pattaya and Chonburi, the extension of MICE City located in the east of Thailand which can serve domestic conference and exhibition, as well as the promotion of meetings and incentives at the Royal Projects and the Royal Thai military tourism destinations. For example, the Royal Projects with the readiness in serving educational tour within eastern Thailand like the Rayong Botanical Garden in Rayong Province and the Royal Thai military tourism destination in Sattahip District, such as the Sattahip Naval Base, the Prince Chumphon Military Camp and the PhraMahaChetsadaratchao Military Camp. All of which specially suit the holding of CSR activities, including the release of sea turtles and fishes into the sea, the construction of artificial coral habitat, the garbage collection on seashore, etc. Furthermore, TCEB has the policy to support the budget in terms of transportation for MICE activities held in the Royal Projects and the Royal Thai military tourism destinations. This policy includes assistance forattendees of more than 20 travelling by air that can apply for supporting budget of up to 1,000 baht per person, while a group of more than 50 attendees travelling by coach or vancan apply for up to 500 baht of allowance per person. The aforementioned support will be running until 30 September 2015,”The strategy is designed in accordance with the government’s policy to support meetings and incentives activities within Thailand. In this year, the government has stipulated the tax relief policy in order to boost the holding of MICE events in Thailand. Companies from private sector can report expenses incurred from the holding of conference for tax deduction for up to 100%. The policy is valid from now until December 2015.Side by side, the bureau has conducted marketing promotional campaign with local coalitions namely the North Pattaya Alliance or NPA and Chonburi Attraction Club to attract target buyers with high buying power and potential in the holding of MICE events, comprising 3 key segments as follows: 1. Small and Medium Enterprise, companies operating within industrial estates such as the Navanakorn in Chonburi Province, the Rojana Industrial Park in PhraNakhon Si Ayutthaya Province and the Industrial Estatein PathumThani Province. All of which are situated within the distance of 250 kilometres from Bangkok; 2. Corporate clients and government’s employees with special interest, particularly in the holding of educational tour, social and sports activities; 3.The CLMV countries, including the Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.“According to the report from MICE entrepreneurs in Pattaya City, it was found that there has been increasing numbers of MICE travellers entering into Pattaya City for the holding of MICE activities. In their free time, these MICE travellers prefer golfing and sea excursion. They arrive Pattaya by road and return to their countries by air via the Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Pattaya City is considered a strategic point with convenient transportation, comprehensive facilities for MICE and various tourist attractions by which can cater well to the need of aforementioned MICE travellers.”The encouragement for MICE travellers from the CLMV market to enter into Pattaya City for the holding of MICE events has been initiated to serve the aforementioned growth. As well, TCEB has invented packages to support corporate clients organising meetings or incentives event consisting of more than 30 travellers with the stay of more than 2 nights with the following offers: a group of 30-100 will receive souvenirs and/or the MICE Lane Service; a group of 101-300 will receive souvenirs and/or the MICE Lane Service and/or a Thai folk performance; a group of more than 300 will receive souvenirs and/or the MICE Lane Service and/or a Thai folk performance and/or a supporting budget of 500 baht per person.Moreover, TCEB has planned to conduct a further study on the CLMV market, as well as toorganise road shows to represent Thailand’s MICE products and services in the CLMV market. In addition, business negotiation activity has been arranged, having key attendees who are MICE entrepreneurs from Pattaya, such as NongNooch Tropical Garden, Alcazar and Active Holiday Co., Ltd. and another 8-10 MICE entrepreneurs from other parts of Thailand. The first road show was held in the Cambodia from 17-19 June 2015, while the next show will emerge in Vietnam during the coming 7-8 July.“Pattaya City is considered a MICE City with total readiness. TCEB has paid high attention in the support and advancement of MICE in a continual manner. In 2015, there is a wide array of events happening in Pattaya City that involve MICE business for which TCEB has also provided support. For example, the Honda LPGA Thailand 2015, the Infinitus China Overseas Training, the Perfect Marie-Anne Tour to Thailand (conference), the Max Life Insurance Group, the Adfest 2015 and our sales promotional campaign namely the “2nd Thailand Domestic MICE Mart” held under the Meeting in Thailand Campaign. The “2nd Thailand Domestic MICE Mart” has been launched as a key activity to boost domestic MICE market and to partly implement the goal of “D-MICE” plan that targets growth in terms of the number of travellers and revenue by 5 percent or 15.23 million MICE travellers which could generate revenue of approximately 33,069 million baht.”# # #The “2nd Thailand Domestic MICE Mart” in PattayaThe implementation of “D-MICE: Meeting in Thailand” features the encouragement of domestic conference and exhibition through the sales promotional campaign “The 2nd Thailand Domestic MICE Mart” scheduled to emerge 5 times across 5 MICE Cities, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, KhonKaen and Pattaya, during March-July 2015. The “2nd Thailand Domestic MICE Mart” in Pattaya expects the approximate number of buyers of 100 from industrial estates surrounding Bangkok for which will conduct business negotiation with 35 local MICE entrepreneurs representing hotels, convention facilities and other business operators. It is expected that the “2nd Thailand Domestic MICE Mart” in Pattaya will activate revenue distribution of 15 million baht.# # #For further information, please contact:Corporate Communications Division, Thailand Convention and Exhibition BureauMs Arisara Thanuplang Tel: +662 694 6095 Email: arisara_t@tceb.or.thMr Pishnu Plaikaew Tel: +662 694 6000 Email: pishnu_p@tceb.or.thMs Kanokwan Kadeedang Tel: + 662 694 6006 Email: kanokwan_k@tceb.or.thMs Kwanchanok Otton Tel: + 662 694 6096 Email: kwanchanok_o@tceb.or.th

TCEB TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF MICE BUSINESS IN PHUKET,POOLING PROVINCIAL COLLABORATION TO FEATURE “ANDAMAN’S INCENTIVE MICE CITY”

Phuket : 23 July 2015 - Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, joins pact with Phuket Province in seeking the enhancement of provincial MICE businesses. Featuring the “Andaman’s Incentive MICE City” to encourage the D-MICE scheme through the holding of “2nd Thailand Domestic MICE Mart”, the event is expected to boost the number of MICE travellers of Phuket via business matching.Mrs. Supawan Teerarat, Vice President Strategic and Business Development, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, disclosed that, “Phuket is a MICE City that is highly popular among MICE travellers. Within the half of fiscal year 2015 (October 2014-March 2015), the number of domestic MICE travellers entering into Phuket reached 73,570 which generated 573.42 million baht revenue. Out of the aforementioned statistics, the incentives segment accounted for as high as 46.37 percent of Phuket’s MICE market or equal to 34,112 MICE travellers which generated approximately 469.85 million baht of revenue, following by the international convention, exhibitions and corporate meeting segments.”In pursuit of growth for the “Incentive MICE” segment and encouragement of MICE business for both meetings and exhibition, TCEB has joined hands with the province, ranging from public sector to tourism and service sectors in formulating the strategies for the mobilisation of Phuket’s MICE to ensure it is improving in line with the tourism scheme of Phuket and the government. Differentiation will be applied to add value to local economy, especially by featuring “MICE” as key selling point. In boosting the number of MICE travellers of Phuket, TCEB is dependent on 3 key marketing strategies as follows: Strategy 1 – The launch of “D-MICE: Meeting in Thailand” campaign altogether with the expansion of capabilities of MICE Cities in the Andaman (Phuket, Krabi, Phang Nga, Ranong and Trang) to serve meetings and conference activities; Strategy 2 – The promotion of meetings and incentives events within the Royal Projects to relate with the strategy of Thai government aiming at promoting tourism and conference at the Royal Projects, such as the revival and conservation of Thung Talay area in Krabi Province under His Majesty The King’s initiative and; Strategy 3 – The encouragement of domestic exhibition businesses through the “distribution of exhibition” which will bring successful events to Phuket, e.g. Food and Hotelex 2015 that will be running from 19-22 November 2015.“Distinction of Phuket embraces a wide variety of geography and activities that suit MICE travellers, especially the incentives. TCEB will feature the capabilities of Phuket into 6 relevant concepts as follows: Team Building Concept concentrates in creating rapport among company’s employees through group activities; Corporate Social Responsibility Concept involves the mangrove forest planting, releasing sea turtles and construction of artificial coral habitat; New Experience Learning Concept focuses on hands-on practices and visiting interesting venues, such as educational tour to the Royal Projects, industrial plant or local production line; Green Meetings Concept involves the holding of conference at natural venues along with conducting activities that relate to the conservation of nature and environment; History & Culture Concept features visits to historical or cultural venue at historical sites and Luxury Concept that concentrates in creating custom events to meet the requirements of the group.In the realm of development, TCEB has initiated the ‘Thailand MICE Venue Standard’ project with the objective to heighten facilities in Phuket to achieve the assessment of venue standard certification for which will guarantee that the premises meet international standards. In addition, the bureau is currently paving the way toward establishing the MICE promotion and information centre in Phuket, as well as initiating the training courses necessary for personnel from educational institutions and relevant agencies in order to escalate the capabilities of domestic manpower to be able to serve sustainable growth of Phuket’s MICE industry through the Coach the Coaches programme.Mr. Nisit Chansomwong, Phuket governor, said that, “In this year, the province has drafted up the provincial scheme for MICE to cover 2 main aspects including 1) Partnership or the collaboration with associates, particularly key parties such as Phuket Municipality, Phuket Tourist Association, Thai Hotel Association (Southern Chapter) and participation of local community, as well as the cooperation with the Andaman provinces (Phuket, Krabi, Phang Nga, Ranong and Trang) for joint development to prepare Andaman’s areas for future connection and MICE events; 2) Destination Marketing or the discussion on MICE market positioning together with public and private sector, basing on existing schemes designed by the province, municipality and relevant sectors for Phuket to grow as one of the world’s leading MICE destinations.”Additionally, the provincial development plan has been formulated to serve MICE industry in 3 aspects, which are 1) Development of new venues and services to serve quality market, such as the development of old town area as the origin of either ‘peranakan’ culture or the Baba-Yaya, the Chinese Malay’s traditional residential area to serve as the point for educational tour and venue for the holding of special events that create a sense of conservation and the love of homeland; 2) Promotion of LUXURY market in line the Government policy in making Phuket soar as the world’s top recreational beach town like Monaco; and 3) Collaboration with TCEB in terms of pooling events that are relevant to market positioning of Phuket in order to enhance the province’s public image, such as the holding of conference and food exhibition, the peranakan cultural event, cruising activity, etc.Moreover, the province has the policy to support MICE industry through investment plans centering around building necessary infrastructure, such as the extension of airport, improvement of roads and beach landscape, investment in the City Port’s expansion, the investment projects in hotels and convention centre of The Mall and Central groups, along with the concentration in high quality MICE market by researching the competitive advantages of Phuket.“Improvement of quality of Phuket’s MICE businesses with the partnership of public and private sector is considered an essential force that moves Phuket forward with a clear purpose, reflecting our position as the Andaman’s hub of MICE. In 2015, D-MICE has targeted growth in terms of number of MICE travellers and revenue by 5 percent. We have eyed 15.23 million MICE travellers which will generate approximately 33,069 million baht of revenue.” concluded Mrs. Supawan.Phuket is preparing the province towards several events related to MICE by which TCEB has provided strong support all along as follows: the Vestige Marketing PVT Ltd Thailand Conference 2015, British American Tobacco Marketing Conference 2015, International Conference on Beneficial Microbes 2015, The Phuket International Boat Show 2016 (PIMEX), Laguna Phuket International Marathon 2015 and Food and Hotelex 2015. Side by side, there is also a wide array of domestic events scheduled for July-December 2015, including The AEC PLUS Seminar of Phuket entrepreneurs, the 25th crew safety training and the prevention of MERS workshop, etc.# # #Information of the “2nd Thailand Domestic MICE Mart” in PhuketThe “2nd Thailand Domestic MICE Mart” in Phuket is a sales promotional event designed to encourage MICE business activities, especially in incentives segment. As one of the operations under the D-MICE: Meeting in Thailand scheme, the event will initiate business matching between 30 target buyers who are organisations from Bangkok, plus 60 local buyers, and the 34 sellers who are representing hotels, convention venue, attraction sites, MICE event organisers and MICE service providers, such as Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort, Indigo Pearl Hotel, Duangjitt Resort & Spa, Phuket Fantasy, Arrow Media Co., Ltd. and Coco Travels, etc. It is expected that business transactions emerging at the event will generate approximately 18 million baht of revenue.# # #For further information, please contact:Corporate Communications Division, Thailand Convention and Exhibition BureauMs Arisara Thanuplang Tel: +662 694 6095 Email: arisara_t@tceb.or.thMr Pishnu Plaikaew Tel: +662 694 6000 Email: pishnu_p@tceb.or.thMs Kanokwan Kadeedang Tel: + 662 694 6006 Email: kanokwan_k@tceb.or.thMs Kwanchanok Otton Tel: + 662 694 6096 Email: kwanchanok_o@tceb.or.th

TCEB ACCELERATES ASEAN SUCCESS THROUGH THAILAND CONNECT THE WORLD FAMILIARISATION TRIP

Bangkok, 20 July 2015 – The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB reaffirms Thailand’s leadership position as a gateway to ASEAN business success through the Thailand CONNECT The World 2015: Bangkok - Khao Yai Media Familiarisation Trip, highlighting Thailand as a strategic linkage between global business excellence and local expertise that contributes to the success of the world’s economy through the vibrancy of the country’s MICE industry. A deep-dive programme showcases a diversity of business events destinations which include Bangkok, a quintessential Asian metropolis and the capital of connection, and Khao Yai, an emerging business events paradise and home to Thailand’s third largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex).To further advance the collaboration to drive Thai MICE sector for the ASEAN Economic Community, TCEB synergises with four key partner organisations including the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thai Airways International, the Ratchaprasong Square Trade Association (RSTA) and Bangkok River Partners (BRP) to help attract more business events to Thailand. Moreover, the business events traveller-focused packages under the Thailand CONNECT Welcome Package will be introduced to provide completed quintessential Bangkok metropolitan downtown and majestic riverside MICE experiences.Mr Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, TCEB’s President, stated the importance of building international confidence in Thai MICE sector during the Thailand CONNECT The World 2015: Bangkok - Khao Yai Media Familiarisation Trip that, “TCEB is proud to build on the strong and long-standing relationship the between Thai and global MICE sectors, and showcase Thailand as a gateway to ASEAN success for global businesses. While offering the strengths of Thailand’s business events industry, under the Thailand CONNECT The World brand communications encompassing unrivalled business events experiences through modern metropolis, and natural paradise destinations, Thailand can also maximise business potentials though vast market opportunities right at the heart of AEC, supported by highly proficient local professionals with global-minded services. In addition, we work closely with our 10 strategic partners under the Thailand’s MICE United II campaign to provide next level of products and services that are specially designed for business events travellers to Thailand, helping us to become ‘Top of Mind’ business destination in Asia.”Mr Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya, Executive Director Advertising and Public Relation Department, Tourism Authority of Thailand, said that “We are delighted to be a partner agency and cooperate with TCEB to attract more MICE delegates to Thailand. Our ‘2015 Discover Thainess’ campaign, designed to highlight everything that makes Thailand unique as a country, culture and people, is perfectly suited to enhance our competitive advantage in attracting conferences and events.”Mr Dol Bhasavanich, Department Manager, Domestic Routes & Sales, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), said that “THAI is pleased to cooperate with TCEB in support of Thailand’s MICE United II project, moving Thailand forward by expanding MICE business through the AEC. The MICE business is of vital importance to THAI and the tourism and airline industries. By cooperating with TCEB and TAT as well as other partners, THAI is able to reinforce customer confidence in Thailand as a MICE destination. And as entrepreneurs and buyers continue to show confidence in destinations that THAI operates by continually bringing their business to Thailand, MICE travel continues to flourish. Furthermore, THAI offers promotions, special-priced air tickets on routes operated by THAI as a MICE incentive.”Mr Chai Srivikorn, President of Ratchaprasong Square Trade Association (RSTA) revealed that “RSTA is going to extend our participation in the ‘Thailand CONNECT the World’ campaign to the second year. Last year, the campaign shaped Ratchaprasong to be a key destination for MICE visitors from every corner of the world and we are certain that the number of MICE travelers is likely to surge in this year. We are going vivify the entire district with a wide variety of promotion including vouchers for upscale restaurants, a walking tour to spiritual attractions in the area, and room packages with inclusive services like free Wi-Fi, laundry and dry cleaning services, and fitness center. All temping discounts should inspire MICE visitors to expose themselves to the district’s immaculate and vibrant urban lifestyle. To further facilitate tourists and visitors from around the world who would like to spend their quality time in Ratchaprasong with accurate, up-to-date information, we are going to open the ‘Ratchaprasong Tourist Information Centre’ on the second floor of Amarin Plaza by next month.”Mr David Robinson, Director, Bangkok River Partners (BRP) commented that, "The eight Bangkok River hotels offer a wealth of facilities for every business event. The diverse and flexible MICE venues and features provide local and international event planners an incredible opportunity to hold riverside conventions and functions. With a combined total of more than a hundred ballrooms and meeting rooms and the ability to accommodate thousands of guests, the hotels are perfectly equipped with world-class infrastructure and stellar management teams to meet the demands of any event, large or small. All function rooms boast state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, allowing for easy coordination and communication. What’s more, free hotel shuttle boats ensure your delegates arrive on time, relaxed and ready for business."As the top destination in Asia-Pacific for three consecutive years (2013-2015) according to the MasterCard Global Destinations Cities Index, Bangkok – the quintessential Asian MICE metropolis – is intertwining multi-faceted landscape of the Thai Capital showcasing the vibrancy of city’s downtown and high rises complimented by world-class accommodations, facilities, and venues, and the Chao Phraya riverside highlighting the rise of new iconic and luxurious developments that help contribute to the revitalisation of Thailand’s majestic waterway.With its Phase 1 of the 20-year development plan, Bangkok will enable a positive change to welcome business events travellers as a City for All, providing cultural opportunities through a wide variety of cultural and heritage shows, as an Economic and Learning Centre, positioning as world-class destination through facility enhancement and development to accommodate the business event industry.Khao Yai – the Ultimate MICE Among the Nature – captivates both local and international business travellers thanks to its close proximity to Bangkok, only 205 kilometres or three hours from downtown Bangkok. Lying on the Asian Highway route network to Northeast Thailand and the neighbouring countries of the Greater Mekong Sub-region, Thailand’s oldest and most well-known national park, Khao Yai offers unbeatable business events programmes complimented by eco-friendly, uber-luxury and boutique accommodation, state-of-the-art facilities, and natural and man-made attractions in its perimeter areas that are ideal for meetings and incentives, conferences, as well as teambuilding and CSR activities.Mr Nopparat added that, “TCEB commits to driving the Thai business events sector by highlighting the capabilities and readiness of five MICE Cities, including Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Khon Kaen, as well as other leading destinations in Thailand. The introduction of new business events destinations such as Khao Yai, will not only be another building block of Thai business events’ success providing discerning business events travellers and organisers alike with programme that offers delegates the opportunity to enjoy Thailand’s best-kept attractions.”During the 2014 fiscal year, from October 2013 to September 2014, Thailand attracted a total of 919,164 business events visitors, generating revenue of US$2.69 billion. The momentum continued to grow in the first half of the 2015 fiscal year – October 2014 to March 2015 – when Thailand welcomed 476,079 business events visitors, generating revenue of US$1.24 billion. The top 10 source markets included India, Singapore, Laos, Malaysia, US, China, the Philippines, Korea, Indonesia, and France.Together with the Thailand CONNECT The World, and Thailand’s MICE United II campaigns, as well as other market development initiatives, TCEB expects Thailand to welcome 1,036,300 business events travellers (a 17 per cent increase from 2014 targets), earning to the Thai economy a total of US$3.55 billion (a 22 per cent increase from 2014 targets) in 2015.# # #For further information, please contact:Corporate Communications Division, Thailand Convention and Exhibition BureauMs Arisara Thanuplang Tel: +662 694 6095 Email: arisara_t@tceb.or.thMr Pishnu Plaikaew Tel: +662 694 6000 Email: pishnu_p@tceb.or.thMs Kanokwan Kadeedang Tel: + 662 694 6006 Email: kanokwan_k@tceb.or.thMs Kwanchanok Otton Tel: + 662 694 6096 Email: kwanchanok_o@tceb.or.th

TCEB GEARS UP FOR RAPID GROWTH IN CHINA MICE MARKET

Beijing, 6 August 2015 – The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB today announced its plans to serve China’s rapidly growing MICE market, unveiled new promotions for Chinese visitors, and introduced Khao Yai as Thailand’s latest MICE destination for the Chinese meetings and incentive travel market.China was the top contributor to Thailand’s MICE industry in 2014, with a total 120,684 Chinese MICE visitors, generating revenues of RMB1.814 billion. In the first half of 2015 Thailand welcomed a total 32,149 Chinese MICE visitors, with numbers jumping from 12,563 in Q1 to 19,586 in Q2. TCEB is confident in continuing growth in this strategically important market.Thailand’s MICE industry has seen a transformation in recent years, with massive investment in infrastructure, dedicated world-class venues and a new level of sophistication in standards and services. From October 2014 to March 2015, Thailand welcomed 476,079 business event travellers, generating more than RMB 7.35 billion for the economy. The top 10 source markets included China, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, US, Philippines, Korea, Indonesia and France.Speaking at IBTM China, TCEB's President, Nopparat Maythaveekulchai revealed that, “China is a key priority market for Thailand’s MICE sector, and we see exciting prospects for continuing growth. This year Thailand forecasts 17% growth in business event visitors, to 1,036,300 by year end. MICE earnings will reach RMB 18.83 billion, a 22 per cent increase over 2014 targets."We are confident in the prospects for continuing expansion in the China MICE market, and we have redefined key strategies to further drive growth in this segment, targeting high quality corporate customers especially within the corporate meetings and incentive travel sectors, while highlighting stronger collaboration within the exhibitions sector.”With its strategic location right at the heart of the region, connecting ASEAN and the Greater Mekong Sub-region, Thailand is an ideal springboard for the China MICE market, and is served by a comprehensive infrastructure network, an efficient transportation system and world-class facilities. As a global manufacturing base, Thailand is well positioned to serve demand in key high-growth industries in the region and beyond. Most importantly, Thailand is moving forward with public-private partnerships as driving forces with strategic counterparts, both domestically and internationally.To highlight some of Bangkok’s top attractions for MICE visitors, TCEB has also teamed up with two more trade bodies, the Ratchaprasong Square Trade Association (RSTA) and Bangkok River Partners (BRP). RSTA represents one of the world’s top 10 retail, hospitality and entertainment precincts in central Bangkok, while Bangkok River Partner (BRP) members represent eight top hotels located along the Chao Phraya River, a prime attraction in the Thai capital. Together, BRP members offer a wealth of facilities for every business event, with 4,152 rooms and suites, 112 meeting rooms, 15 free hotel shuttle boats, 42 restaurants, 20 boat piers, 13 ballrooms, several spas and more.Elsewhere, outside Bangkok, new destinations are also becoming available throughout Thailand to suit the needs of Chinese MICE visitors. Apart from the country’s 5 dedicated “MICE Cities” TCEB is working to offer Chinese visitors an even wider choice, particularly for meetings and incentive travel.Commenting on the growth in opportunities for Chinese MICE organizers and business travellers, Mr Nopparat added, "TCEB commits to driving the Thai business events sector by highlighting the capabilities and readiness of five MICE Cities: Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Khon Kaen, as well as other leading destinations in Thailand. The introduction of new business events destinations such as Khao Yai, will give Chinese MICE visitors even more choice in organizing their business events, providing discerning business event travellers and organisers alike with unrivalled opportunities to enjoy Thailand's best-kept attractions.”Located just 205 km northeast of Bangkok, Khao Yai is easily accessible by road. With its pristine natural settings, great variety of accommodation, and diverse recreational attractions, Khao Yai can accommodate a wide variety of corporate meetings, incentives travel, teambuilding activities, and pre- or post-show tours. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in 2014, Khao Yai recorded a total of 3,808,476 Thai travellers and 359,953 overseas visitors.Special promotion for IBTM China 2015, TCEB prepare Thailand CONNECT Welcome Package, in collaboration with True Corporation PLC, and Bangkok Mass Transit System PLC. The package comprises a special Thailand CONNECT edition BTS Connect SmartPass, and one-hour Free WiFi Trial by TrueMove H, with more than 100,000 True WiFi hotspots around the country. It is aimed at attracting Chinese organisers and Chinese business travellers to participate in MICE activities in Thailand. Moreover, For inbound Event planning meetings, incentive travels, and corporate events will get Special fast-track immigration for 15 VIPs, Exclusive meet and greet at the airport, Souvenirs, Cultural performance and CSR activitiesThis year Thailand is confirmed as a host to a diverse line-up of confirmed major Chinese Corporate Meetings and Incentive Travel business events in 2015, which include the following:• Perfect Marie-Anne Business Seminar, Pattaya, 7 April 2015 (5,300 pax)• Infinitus China Overseas Training, Bangkok and Pattaya, 10-26 May 2015 (12,000 pax)• Beijng UFC Co. Ltd, Phuket/Khao Lak, 17-22 July 2015 (300 pax)• Mary Kay Cosmetics 2015 Rose Trip, Bangkok/Pattaya, August 2015 (700 pax)• Amway China, Phuket, 16-20 August (400 pax)• Bainianhutu Winery, Phuket, 7-12th September (200 pax)• China Life Insurance Chongqing Branch 2015 Incentive Tour, Bangkok/Pattaya, August (1,000 pax)• AIA Insurance (China Smart MICE Group), Bangkok, August 2015 (200 pax)TCEB also recently won eight new bids to host major MICE events in Thailand scheduled until 2018, which will attract more than 5,000 high quality MICE travellers. These are as follows:• IEEE CAMA 2015 (IEEE International Conference on Antenna Measurements & Applications)• The 14th APacCHRIE Conference 2016• The 3rd Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress 2016• The 11th Asia-Pacific Poultry Congress and Exhibition (APPC 2017)• The 10th International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS 2017)• The 10th Biennial Scientific Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Pediatric Endocrine Society (APPES 2018)• The 23rd UIHJ International Congress Bangkok 2018• The 8th International Congress of Asian Society of Toxicology (Asiatox2018).The wins will complement other upcoming major international festivals and events in Thailand announced by TCEB, which include Photo Bangkok Festival, TBEX Asia 2015, and UFI Open Seminar in Asia 2016.# # #For further information, please contact: Corporate Communications Division,Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization)Ms Arisara Thanuplang Tel: +66 2 694 6095 Email: arisara_t@tceb.or.thMr Pishnu Plaikaew Tel: +66 2 694 6000 Email: pishnu_p@tceb.or.thMs Kanokwan Kadeedang Tel: + 662 694 6006 Email: kanokwan_k@tceb.or.thMs Kwanchanok Otton Tel: + 662 694 6096 Email: kwanchanok_o@tceb.or.th

TCEB IS GOING FORWARD TO EXPLORE MICE MARKET IN 2016, EYEING TO REVIVE CONFIDENCE BASING ON 3 KEY CAMPAIGNS DESIGNED TO ESCALATE THAILAND AS ASIA’S QUALITY MICE HUB

Bangkok/26 August 2015 - Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB plans to explore MICE market in 2016 with 3 key campaigns designed to enable organisers to attract foreign MICE travellers, add international representatives to crack into new markets and lift an awareness of MICE. Expecting to escalate public image of Thailand as an ideal destination for MICE in Asia, the Meetings Industry Day serves as the arena for declaration of policies by which will include knowledge sharing by gurus on successful bidding tips and connection building among Thai MICE entrepreneurs to strengthen the industry.Mr. Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, President, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, disclosed that, “TCEB has formulated the promotional plan for Thai MICE in 2016, involving conventions, meetings and incentives segments, to target at the escalation of Thailand’s public image as a high quality MICE destination of Asia and increase revenues from MICE for which will expand further towards sustainability. MICE strategies for 2016 will embrace creating awareness; seeking prospective markets particularly corporate meetings and incentives across South Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East; designation of regional work teams; adding marketing representatives in Singapore and Australia besides the existing ones in China, Japan, India and the USA; reinforcing marketing campaigns towards the targets and collaborating with associates in event bidding in a successive manner.”Under the framework designed to promote Thai MICE, TCEB will move forward with 3 key marketing campaigns through the year. Firstly, the conventions segment will see the Visitor Promotion (ASEAN+6) Campaign. Having been running for two consecutive years, in this year the campaign will support event organisers in terms of marketing activities with the intention to draw more foreign attendees into Thailand especially any group of 300, as well as to raise the proportion of attendees from the ASEAN+6 (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, South Korea and India).Secondly, the meetings and incentives segments will introduce the Thailand Connect… Connect beyond the capital… Fly to Explore Our Diverse Destinations Campaign in which will enable international corporate groups to encourage more MICE travellers to travel into Thailand on meetings and incentives purposes. Privileges are particularly available for the holding of MICE events in any MICE City with the supporting budget scheme basing on certain conditions, such as group travelling conducted during October 2015-December 2016 via domestic flights operated by the airline that is a marketing associate with TCEB. Thirdly, the Thailand BIG Thanks! Campaign has a special offer for foreign corporate groups entering into Thailand for meetings or incentives activity in order to attract large groups of conventions or mega events into the country with support in terms of budget during the period of October 2015-December 2016.Moreover, a wide array of marketing promotional activities are coming up as TCEB will join 7 global conventions trade shows, ranging from the IT&CMA / CTW, IMEX America, IBTM World, AIME, IT&CM China, IMEX Frankfurt to the IBTM China. In addition, the bureau will take part in 7 roadshows, including Japan Roadshow, Malaysia Roadshow, Singapore Roadshow, China Roadshow, Europe Roadshow, India Roadshow and the Indonesia Roadshow. Familiarisation trips will also be held to encourage the conventions markets in targeted countries, which are China, India, Singapore, Philippines, Australia and Japan.Mr. Nopparat further added that, “The Meetings Industry Day held this year is the 6th yearly symposium and is considered an annual conference for TCEB and MICE entrepreneurs. The meeting serves as a prime arena that creates awareness and declares policies, as well as our moves for the promotion of conventions, meetings and incentives activities in Thailand. The Meetings Industry Day is also a communication channel whereby useful information and experiences will be shared by the industry’s professionals. Being expected as a space for Thai entrepreneurs to create marketing connections and benefit from knowledge base on MICE business operation, the event is definitely another channel that strengthens the capabilities of MICE entrepreneurs specialising in conventions operation.”“In this year, TCEB has Prof. Pongsak Wannakrairot MD with us. He is a professional who will share his experience in bidding The 30th Congress of the International Academy of Pathology (IAP 2014). We will have Mr. John Blaski as well. He is highly experienced in holding exhibitions and marketing activities through trade shows and will be sharing his precious knowledge. There will be the Q&A session for private sector to speak up their questions regarding markets in China, Japan, India and the USA whereby TCEB already has representatives, and so on.”Overall picture of Thai MICE in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2015 (October 2015-June 2016) shows the number of MICE travellers of 586,468 which generated 51,592 million baht of revenue which can be broken down as follows: the conventions has 195,368 travellers with 18,144 million baht revenue; the meetings has 192,879 travellers with 20,863 million baht revenue and the incentives has 198,221 travellers with 12,585 million baht revenue.Furthermore, Thailand has achieved for the country was selected to host international conventions by which the bureau won the bids, as well as other large-scale events that TCEB provides support. For example, the 40th World Congress of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association with 2,500 attendees; the 46th World Congress of Surgery 2015 with 2,000 attendees and the FDI Annual World Dental Congress with 10,000 attendees.Meetings and incentives events being granted with support from TCEB include 210 groups of 61,732 travellers in total. Highlighted events comprise the Manulife MDRT PEAK Convention 2015 with 2,000 attendees, Herbalife Asia Pacific Extravaganza 2015 with 20,000 attendees, Perfect Marie-Anne Tour 2015 (Perfect China Incentive Trip) with 5,000 attendees and the Infinitus China Overseas Training with 12,000 attendees. After all, in pursuit of achieving the target set to reinforce Thai MICE in 2015, hosting remarkable conventions and supporting the holding of MICE events are indispensable. With the number of MICE travellers of 845,900 which can generate 89,780 million baht of revenue, plus the target of overall Thai MICE, it is expected that Thailand will definitely have a chance to welcome 1,036,300 MICE travellers which can bring approximately 106,780 million baht of revenue into the country.# # #For further information, please contact:Corporate Communications Division, Thailand Convention and Exhibition BureauMs Arisara Thanuplang Tel: +662 694 6095 Email: arisara_t@tceb.or.thMs Kanokwan Kadeedaeng Tel: + 662 694 6006 Email: kanokwan_k@tceb.or.thMs Kwanchanok Otton Tel: + 662 694 6096 Email: kwanchanok_o@tceb.or.th

TCEB FORMULATED 5-YEAR ROADMAP TO REINFORCE THAILAND AS THE WORLD’S SUSTAINABLE MICE DESTINATION

25 August 2015, Bangkok: Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau or TCEB has hastened the drafting of 5-year roadmap to implement the ‘MICE Sustainability Thailand’, reinforcing Thailand as the world’s leading MICE business hub with the pilot project ‘MICE Sustainability Forum 2015’ in late August. Additionally, UNGC’s expert and leading businesspersons of Thailand and foreign countries were invited to share viewpoints and ideas to more than 150 Thai MICE entrepreneurs on building business leadership using sustainable management and administration system.Mr. Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, President, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, disclosed that TCEB has drafted the 5-year MICE Sustainability Thailand model scheme (Year 2016-2020) with the mission to reinforce Thailand as the world’s leading sustainable MICE destination. Basing on the policy on the conservation of nature and management towards sustainability, the scheme optimises the competitiveness and participation of all segments.“Formulated in relation to Thailand’s prime model scheme for Thai MICE industry, our scheme embraces the development of strategies for the operation and activities that concentrate on utilising environmental friendly resources, together with drafting up promotional plan for Thai MICE entrepreneurs to recognise the importance and clear directions towards MICE sustainability for Thailand. All of which will lead to the synergy in the improvement of the management of one’s own organisation to enhance profitability and public image of the organisation in terms of corporate social responsibility.”The development and framework of the formulation of 5-year model scheme on the management of MICE Sustainability Thailand (Year 2016-2020), comprises 3 key strategies, including 1.The determination of vision, mission, strategies, promotion and supervision 2.The creation of participation of all segments, from entrepreneurs, alliances to Thai people 3.The establishment of sustainable management system within TCEB through integrated forms of activities to create awareness within the organisation.The 5-year roadmap divides the operation into 4 phases, including Phase 1 (Year 2016) involves the establishment of participation with associates and the development of operation plans, ranging from forming the National Sustainable Destination Committee, joining with key associates, such as relevant ministries, association, organisations and MICE entrepreneurs in drafting the MICE sustainability development plan in line with the creation of sustainable management system within TCEB, developing marketing tools and marketing communications channels that reach target audiences to developing the fundamentals of operation for sustainability, e.g. the calculation of carbon footprint, etc.Phase 2 (Year 2017) involves the creation of awareness and enhancement of competitive advantages by emphasising on the recruitment of domestic and foreign alliances along with the development of training programmes; Phase 3 (Year 2018) involves the development of new innovations and differentiation of Thai MICE by concentrating on friendly environment management and creating the arena for collaboration within Asian through a designation of International Advisory Board;Phase 4 (Year 2019-2020) involves the implementation of strategies on the supervision and promotional measures in order to enable Thailand to acquire certification as a destination for MICE sustainability from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council : GSTC. Meanwhile, TCEB expects the organisation to pass the certification on sustainable events management or ISO 20121. Throughout all phases of operation, TCEB is set to coordinate with domestic and foreign MICE sustainability associates.“In order to initiate the project, TCEB held the MICE Sustainability Forum 2015 which was a seminar on the viewpoints, ideas and principles of operation towards the sustainability on international standards held for more than 150 attendees who were Thai MICE entrepreneurs. TCEB strongly believes that the seminar inspired and reinforce all segments to lend helping hands on the constitution of model scheme by which encouraged the competitiveness of Thailand to grow as the hub of MICE with genuine sustainability.” concluded Mr. Nopparat.###For more information, please contact Corporate Communications Division,Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization)Ms Arisara Thanuplang Tel: +66 2 694 6095 Email: arisara_t@tceb.or.thMs Kanokwan Kadeedang Tel: +66 2 694 6006 Email: kanokwan_k@tceb.or.thMs Kwanchanok Otton Tel: +66 2 694 6096 Email: kwanchanok_o@tceb.or.th

TCEB HIGHLIGHTS THAILAND’S READINESS IN CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION INDUSTRY FOR TAIWAN MARKET

Taipei, Taiwan, September 23, 2015 – Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), the government agency tasked with promoting and developing Thailand’s MICE industry, organized TCEB Roadshow Taiwan 2015 “Thailand: Your Global Business Events Connection” in Taipei to encourage Taiwanese to organize conventions or attend exhibitions in Thailand while introducing its supporting campaigns under its global campaign “Thailand CONNECT” including a privileged program from Convention and Exhibition for Taiwanese associations and trade visitors.The roadshow is in cooperation with Convention Department and Exhibition Department aiming to promote Thailand as a preferred MICE destination that connects ASEAN to the world. With the full implementation of AEC in the year 2015 and Thailand is ready to become a strategic gateway in the region.Thailand Connect the World campaign builds on the strong legacy of the three fundamental pillars of Thailand’s business event industry which are Destinations, Businesses, and People by showcasing the best of all three elements. Thailand never fails as the most sought out destination for visitors with a brilliant blend of local activities enabling Thailand to play host to any business events in any seasons creating a unique experience inspired by nature. Expansion of airports and railroads including GMS Economics Corridors will see the country emerge rapidly as an ideal destination for global business events. Thailand creates borderless business potential through stable and sustainable business event industry growth in the biggest marketplace with a regional population around 3,358 million. It is an international commercial hub and leading producer of global industries endorsed by strong market recognition and robust government collaboration and support in free trade area. Thailand’s skilled business events workforce not only boasts world-leading expertise, but ‘glocalised’ service with local flexibility which will help ensure business events success. TCEB services and supports include business matching platform facilitation, government and private sectors connection, convention and exhibition consultancy, site inspection package, promotion package support, Fast Track for Event Delegates at Suvarnabhumi Airport, and business event intelligence and researches are comprehensive support to ensure international business success.Ms. Vichaya Soonthornsaratoon, Convention Promotion Director of TCEB commented on the potential collaboration between Taiwan and Thai in MICE industry, stating that, “As the Thai government’s official flagship body for MICE industry, we are proud to build on the strong and long-standing relationship the between Taiwan and Thailand and would like to invite Taiwanese associations to use Thailand as a venue for their meetings.”This time we are more focus on the local Taiwanese Associations as we see their potential to bring their annual conference abroad. Our aim is also to encourage more cooperation or partnership between Taiwanese and Thai associations or institutions which will be beneficial to both countries in the long run. With that TCEB is offering special incentives for conventions to be held in Thailand, through the Connect campaign, which offer Taiwanese some special service and financial support for cultural and reception. For the convention from Taiwanese with 200 people where 80% are from Taiwan, TCEB offers support in the amount of 300,000 Baht per event as to ensure that the event in Thailand will be memorable. Besides our special incentive for Taiwanese convention as mentioned, TCEB still provide regular financial and non-financial supports to other conventions from Taiwan which may not fall into the criteria for the special package. Other conventions should contact TCEB directly to receive more information about the support.Mrs. Jaruwan Suwannasat, Exhibitions and Events Director of TCEB said, “Taiwan is an attractive market for Thailand and TCEB foresees potential in connecting key stakeholders in organizing exhibitions with our partners in Thailand for a sustainable business growth. Our Connect Businesses under Thailand Connect the World campaign offers privileges to support Taiwanese trade visitors. In 2014, Taiwan remained in top 10 international visitors for three consecutive years in international exhibitions supported by TCEB.” Under an exhibition platform, Taiwanese stakeholders will be able to expand their endless business potentials; especially, in Thailand’s key industry sectors including healthcare and wellness, food and agriculture, electronics, and machinery with TCEB recognized as a strategic business partner who has formed numerous collaborations and networks to open up new chapters of business opportunities and enhance every business success that will spur lasting advancement and achievement.Connect Businesses is a group visitor campaign that aims to incentivize business-oriented leads to attend and do the business matching at international trade shows in Thailand. Each of trade visitors could earn USD100 achieving 3 business matching meetings. The eligible bodies that may apply for this program include trade promoters, chamber of commerce, business trade associations, oversea industrial publications, oversea non-profit organizations, and MICE travel agents.Taiwanese partners can find information and data through TCEB’s communication channels including www.businesseventsthailand.com, free subscription of Exhibition Now e-newsletter, and Business Events Thailand Facebook page.####For more information, please contact:Exhibitions & Events DepartmentMs. Siriwan KamonwichianSenior Manager Marketing & SupportTel (66) 2 694 6000 Ext. 6038, Email: siriwan_k@tceb.co.thMs. Nattinee ChuansanitSenior Executive Marketing & SupportTel (66) 2 694 6000 Ext. 6093, Email: Nattinee_ch@tceb.or.thConventions DepartmentMr. Sutichai BunditvorapoomSenior ManagerTel (66) 2 694 6000 Ext. 6023, Email: Sutichai_b@tceb.or.th

TCEB and THAI Announced the Winners of 'Discover Thailand: Beyond Business Experience’ campaign

BANGKOK, Thailand - Joining forces to move Thailand forward as world's top MICE destination, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB and Thai Airways International Pcl together steps forth into the making of a successful campaign: 'Discover Thailand: Beyond Business Experience' where 4,000 online votes witnessed the overwhelming success and has left a great impression of 2 million views worldwide. Along with a strong motive to push Thailand towards being world's top destinations for business incentives, TCEB and Thai Airways International urges worldwide MICE partners to get hold of this golden opportunity. Once again, the campaign has garnered the attention of the public, receiving astounding responses from MICE travelers all over the world.From 1 July to 16 August 2015, worldwide MICE partners and MICE travelers were invited to join 'Discover Thailand: Beyond Business Experience', a campaign that reigns in a collection of stories apropos to MICE experiences in Thailand as an inspiration to mark Thailand as a business and leisure destination.Among the top 5 stories selected by the judges, only 1 is selected as the grand winner based upon the online public votes in the final round. The story with the highest amount of votes or the grand winner, and one lucky voter from the lucky draw will win an exclusive set of free round-trip air tickets for two, to travel Thailand as sponsored by Thai Airways International.TCEB and THAI finally announced the winners on 23 September 2015. The MICE Experience Story with highest votes goes to "While being in Thailand, you can feel that all Thais are welcoming" by Mr. Motaz Othman from Jordan. The author of this masterpiece circles around the impression he has with Thailand's peaceful welcomes that can be spotted anywhere, which mainly is the reason why 'Thailand is the best place in the world for meetings and incentives'. The lucky voter from the random draw goes to Mr. Vonne Jym Remo from Philippines.TCEB and THAI hereby thank you all participants who have shared amazing MICE experience stories through this campaign as these entries will truly inspire and encourage diversity in business incentives. At the same instance, worldwide MICE partners and travelers will find opportunities like these breathtaking to look forward to.

Thailand Wins the TTG Travel Awards 2015, Reflecting the Capability of Thai MICE on Regional Stage

Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, emphasised the success of promotional operations performed to reinforce Thailand as an ideal MICE destination of Asia with the winning of prestigious award as Mr. Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, President of TCEB, received the TTG Travel Awards 2015 for the Best Convention and Exhibition Bureau from Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Minister of Tourism and Sports. Joining to congratulate was Mr. Daren Ng, Managing Director of TTG Asia Media Pte Ltd. The award presentation was held recently at Bangkok Convention Centre Centara Grand at CentralWorld.###For further information, please contact:Corporate Communications Division,Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization)Ms Arisara Thanuplang Tel: +66 2 694 6095 Email: arisara_t@tceb.or.thMs Kanokwan Kadeedang Tel: + 662 694 6006 Email: kanokwan_k@tceb.or.thMs Kwanchanok Otton Tel: + 662 694 6096 Email: Kwanchanok_o@tceb.or.th

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