Despite the strong show of support from both the government and the private sector, Production Management & Services Co., Ltd. and IMPACT Management Co., Ltd, the organizers of Proud Asia 2008, decided that it is only necessary to postpone the holding of the event on 20-23 March 2008 in consideration of the current unclear political and economic directions in Thailand.

The countdown begins before Thailand finally opens its door to the biggest international gathering of all the major players in both sign and advertising media industry as it simultaneously hosts Sign Asia Expo ’07 and Media Asia Expo ’07 from September 27-30, 2007 at the Hall 2-3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, expecting some 20,000 local and foreign visitors and exhibitors alike while giving an opportunity for the press to be a part of the exciting opening of these events that would turn the spotlight on Thailand as the region’s center of advertising media and sign industry.

Responding to the popular requests from numerous exhibitors and prospective visitors following the announcement of the holding Proud Asia—the first international trade exhibition & conference on medical tourism, spa and wellness Industries— the organizers have decided to plan a bigger, better and grander exhibition event on 20 to 23 March 2008 at Hall 9 of IMPACT Convention Center Muangthong Thani as it gets the full support from the government under its 2008 policy in promoting medical tourism, thereby ensuring the success of this international exhibition.

A steadily growing number of foreigners seeking medical services in Thailand has proven the country’s vast potential in the health service sector while adding another appeal as a favorite tourist destination in Asia. To keep up with the impressive growth which now averages over a million annual tourist arrivals and recording some 40 billion Baht per year from health tourism alone, the government and private sectors are joining hands in an aggressive campaign to support Proud Asia 2007, the 1st international trade exhibition & conference on medical tourism, spa & wellness industries on 27-30 September at the Hall 9, IMPACT Convention Center in Muangthong Thani.

With spiraling cost being shelled out for medical treatments and maintaining one’s complete well-being, the Asia Pacific region—aside from charming visitors because of its green fields and mountains and its glorious coastlines—has attracted an enormous interest among people from all over the world in terms of being able to offer quality products and services in these industries with a much lesser figure on the price tag.

Intending to prove its clear advantages as a medical tourism hub and a leading center for spa and wellness industries in Asia Pacific region by presenting the latest innovations and trendiest technology in the sectors involved, Thailand prepares itself to play host to a large international gathering of exhibitors, buyers and experts in Proud Asia 2007, the First International Trade Exhibition & Conference on Medical Tourism, Spa & Wellness Industries which will be held on 27-30 September 2007 at Hall 9, Impact Convention Center, Muangthong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand.

Over 5,000 visitors and another 2,000 biotech experts and seminar attendees are expected to participate at “BioAsia 2007 Thailand” which goes into full swing with the recent signing ceremony to co-host Thailand’s first international biotechnology conference and exhibition event which will be held from November 7-9, 2007 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok.

Taking off from the popularity of its Jim Thompson Sale, the Thai Silk Company will be holding a much bigger event from December 15-17, 2006. Dubbed the “Jim Thompson Festival”, which will not only display its world-class quality products but, it will also have other major establishments participating in this three-day event to showcase their flagship brands. It is intended to be a family affair where there will be interesting activities for young kids, teens, men, and women alike.

Thailand is set to show off again its ability to hold another world-class sport competition with the hosting of the final leg of the 3rd Asian Wakeboard Pro Tour from November 25-26, 2006, expecting the largest gathering of wakeboarders from across the region and beyond.

Thailand will host BioAsia 2007, the first international trade exhibition and conference for biotechnology in Bangkok from November 7 to 9, 2007 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), expecting the biggest convergence of biotech enthusiasts in food, agriculture, health, industrial and environmental sectors from all over all the world.

The very first GCA Games Convention Asia will be held in Singapore from 7–9 September 2007. The Leipzig Fair, the organiser of GC (Games Convention) – Europe’s biggest show in the industry – has granted Singaporean organisers CEMS (Conference & Exhibition Management Services Pte Ltd) the right to use the name ‘Games Convention’. Yet although the new exhibition will be based on the highly successful Leipzig GC, the Leipzig Fair’s CEO and President Wolfgang Marzin stressed that: “GCA is an exhibition for the Asia–Pacific market that is being developed by CEMS in conjunction with LMI Leipziger Messe International GmbH, a subsidiary of the Leipzig Fair operating abroad.”

BEC-Tero Exhibitions Co., Ltd. announces that it is now ready to welcome some 30,000 to 50,000 Thais and international visitors to the grand opening of its very first grand event, “World for Women”, that will feature a new and innovative approach that aims to inspire the ladies of today. To be held at BEC Tero Hall, Suan Lum Night Bazaar in Bangkok, Thailand from 10-14 August 2006 under the company’s concept of being “Innovative, Informative, and Inspirational”, the grand show will feature various activities with special promotions from top Thai and international companies as major exhibitors who will offer a wide array of products and services focused on all the facets of today’s modern women.

Asia’s finest destination resort, Laguna Phuket, is set to join the upcoming PATA Travel Mart (PTM) at the Asia-World Expo in Hong Kong from 12-15 September 2006. This is the second time Laguna Phuket has participated at PTM under the destination banner.