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Chandigarh 16th August:- To
celebrate Independence Day in a different way, a one of a kind Trade
Expo: 'Namaste Thailand Expo 2018' was inaugurated
by H.E. Mr. Chutintorn Gongsakdi Ambassador of Thailand to India. The Expo
which is both a B2B and B2C Trade Fair, has been organised by Global
Events, a company based at Chandigarh, , in collaboration with Thai SME's
Exporter Association from August 15 till 19, 2018 in Himachal Bhawan, Sec 28
here. It is noteworthy that Global Events is gradually expanding its
business in different parts of India also. The
Thai Ambassador formally inaugurated the showcase in the presence
of Senior V K Meena, Secretary Revenue,Chandigarh, Thepthai Suriyalaksh, Director, Thai SMEs
Exporter Association, Rattandeep Singh Walia, Director,
Global Events, Jasdeep Singh, Director (Trade Fairs) CII, Northern Region,
Chandigarh, Anong, General Secretary, Thai SME’s Exporter Association, Patcharee
Thongrit, Additional Secretary, Thai SME’s Exporter Association, Ms. Anna,
Joint Secretary, Thai SME’s Exporter Association & Aman Walia, Director,
Global Events.
A
scintillating Thai Cultural dance performance was also held as part of the
inaugural ceremony. The Thai Ambassador did some Thai cooking himself and
the dish that he made was savoured by visitors.
H.E.
Chutintorn Gongsakdi Ambassador of Thailand to India said that while the
Indo-Thai bilateral trade stands at around USD 10 billion, and there are 28
Thai companies invested in Bharat, there is much more room for growth of
both trade and investment between an emerging 'New India 2022' and
'Thailand 4.0'. There is always more
that we can do to promote awareness of each other's
products, services and cultures. 'Namaste Thailand Expo 2018' hopes to do
this, focusing on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as well as Thai
hospitality.
Exhibitors
from across Thailand have converged with their wares at the 60 stalls being put
up at 'Namaste Thailand Expo 2018'.
Rattandeep
Singh Walia, Director, Global Events, said that it is a matter of pride for us
that we are collaborating with Thai SMEs Exporter Association which earlier had
a tie up for exhibitions with Confederation of Indian Industry(CII). The
'Namaste Thailand Expo 2018' is a treasure trove for those looking to shop for
authentic Thai products & services. On every purchase at the Expo the
customer will get a discount voucher. What's more, in case purchase is of Rs
1000 or more, then the customer will become eligible for Thai Gift in a lucky
draw in which he will.
Traditional
Thai Spa products, jewellery, garments, natural latex products, fashion
accessories are available.
The
Expo is offering the famous therapeutic massage therapy services &
ayurvedic products of Thailand.
Thepthai Suriyalaksh, Director,Thai SMEs Exporter
Association, said that the Royal
Thai Embassy had organised the 'Namaste Thailand 2018' festival in
March 2018 in New Delhi and will organize the 2019 edition next year.
Actually, Namaste Thailand 2018 in New Delhi gave inspiration to the Thai SMEs
Exporter Association to organize Namaste Thailand Expo 2018 in Chandigarh.
The Expo will strengthen Indo-Thai relations, create trade & investment
opportunities and broaden consumer choice for Thai products & services to
the region's residents.
A
food court with Veg & Non Veg Thai specialities, salads etc has also be put
up. Another attraction at the exhibition will be Thai Cultural dance
performances which will be held each day to entertain visitors.
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