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TCEB, a spearhead to set new normal for Thailand exhibitions
TCEB, a spearhead to set new normal for Thailand exhibitions

TCEB, a spearhead to set new normal for Thailand exhibitions

If the impact of Covid-19 means we are truly heading into a new era for global exhibitions, then we must do so with new regulations and best practices in place. The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is in discussions with four associations comprising Thai Exhibition Association (TEA), Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA), Thai Hotels Association (THA) and Event Management Association (EMA) to assess safety and health guidelines for the industry, ensuring the indu [...]

By TCEB| 2020-06-29T10:21:24+00:00 May 15th, 2020|Asia – Pacific|0 Comments

Thai Government and TCEB announce measures to support the global exhibition industry
Thai Government and TCEB announce measures to support the global exhibition industry

Thai Government and TCEB announce measures to support the global exhibition industry

Mrs. Nichapa Yoswee The Royal Government of Thailand and Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) have introduced a comprehensive package of solutions for exhibition organisers and stakeholders affected by the impact of Covid-19. More than USD 3.03 billion has been approved to help companies in Thailand combat the temporary suspension of business brought about by Covid-19. Drafted by the Ministry of Finance along the principles ‘Timely, Targeted and Temporary as Necessary’, the measu [...]

By TCEB| 2020-04-21T07:55:48+00:00 April 20th, 2020|All|0 Comments

TCEB Situation Update: Thailand imposes 3-tier screening of COVID-19 on all international arrivals
TCEB Situation Update: Thailand imposes 3-tier screening of COVID-19 on all international arrivals

TCEB Situation Update: Thailand imposes 3-tier screening of COVID-19 on all international arrivals

To strengthen the detection of COVID-19 and ensure safety, CAAT or Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand and the Disease Control Department have imposed COVID-19 disease control measures on 3 groups of flight origins according to the Ministry of Public Health Notification dated 16 March 2020. Tier 1 - The Disease Infected Zones: China, Macau, Hong Kong, South Korea, Iran, and Italy Tier 2 - Countries with ongoing local transmission: France, Spain, USA, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, The Netherland [...]

By TCEB| 2020-03-17T11:31:54+00:00 March 17th, 2020|All|0 Comments

TCEB Situation Update – Travel Advisory: Covid-19 virus on 24 February
TCEB Situation Update – Travel Advisory: Covid-19 virus on 24 February

TCEB Situation Update – Travel Advisory: Covid-19 virus on 24 February

"Thailand has strong capacities for case detection, risk assessment, case investigation, laboratory diagnosis, clinical management, infection prevention and control, as well as risk communication," the World Health Organization said. BANGKOK, 24 February 2020: According to WHO's Covid-1 9 observations on Thailand, the UN agency commends the country for its health screening and surveillance systems at points of entry into the country as well as noting nationwide measures to detect and quarantine [...]

By TCEB| 2020-02-25T09:52:21+00:00 February 25th, 2020|All|0 Comments

Building on a record year with more shows, visitors and venues
Building on a record year with more shows, visitors and venues

Building on a record year with more shows, visitors and venues

While our 2018 plans begin to unfold, we at TCEB have also been taking time to reflect on 2017; a year in which we made significant progress in boosting our offering to overseas organisers. It was a year of recognition, praised for reforms by the World Bank in its Doing Business report, demonstrating our enriched proposition to event organisers in areas such as investment protection, business start-up aid and contract security. Further ratings improvement came courtesy of recent UFI statistics, [...]

By TCEB| 2018-02-22T08:11:01+00:00 February 21st, 2018|All, Asia – Pacific, Exhibition Industry Research|0 Comments

Thailand becomes one of the top 10 most improved places to do business
Thailand becomes one of the top 10 most improved places to do business

Thailand becomes one of the top 10 most improved places to do business

One of Thailand’s greatest success stories in 2017 was seeing its reputation as a destination for business events elevated by the World Bank Group’s latest Doing Business Thailand’s position in the report, a measure of the ease of doing business in 182 countries around the world, rose from 48th to 26th – overtaking countries including Japan. More impressively, Thailand was among the top 10 countries to see economic improvement across three or more areas. In total the World Bank picked out eight [...]

By TCEB| 2018-01-16T12:56:08+00:00 January 2nd, 2018|Asia – Pacific, Exhibition Industry|0 Comments

ASEAN opportunity for exhibition organisers
ASEAN opportunity for exhibition organisers

ASEAN opportunity for exhibition organisers

Much like the exhibitions we trade in, Smart Cities promote industrial development and digital innovation. As hubs for digital services able to connect foreign countries, they attract digital workers, investors and software companies from around the world. The Phuket province will host the first smart city in Thailand, re-conceived around the notions of flexibility, ease of doing business and overseas investment, with an overall revision of potentially obstructive trading laws and regulations. T [...]

By TCEB| 2018-01-22T17:03:39+00:00 December 7th, 2017|All, Asia – Pacific, Digital Innovation, Exhibition Industry|0 Comments

Interview with TCEB’s new exhibitions director
Interview with TCEB’s new exhibitions director

Interview with TCEB’s new exhibitions director

Hidden among the many news stories that unfolded at this year’s UFI Global Congress was one that TCEB is particularly proud of. The promotion of Kanokporn Damrongkul (Kelly) to Director of Exhibitions begins a new chapter in our organization’s exciting story and continues the legacy created by Jaruwan, who assumes a new directorship at our MICE Intelligence & Innovation Department. A familiar face at UFI events, Kelly is a longstanding member of TCEB. Here she gives her thoughts on the indus [...]

By TCEB| 2018-01-22T17:29:56+00:00 November 9th, 2017|All, Asia – Pacific, Digital Innovation|0 Comments

An emerging exhibition market bursting with energy
An emerging exhibition market bursting with energy

An emerging exhibition market bursting with energy

Blogger: Mrs. Jaruwan Suwannasat Director, Exhibition and Events Department of TCEB Thailand has made great efforts to reduce its dependence on imported and fossil fuel energy in recent years, doubling its production of renewable-energy to 30 per cent by 2036. The government aims to reduce greenhouse gases by 25 per cent in the same period; a bold commitment given Thailand’s fast growing and power hungry middle class. The country is well positioned to lead the development of renewable energy in [...]

By TCEB| 2017-12-08T09:26:53+00:00 October 3rd, 2017|All, Asia – Pacific|0 Comments

Eastern development poses fresh opportunity for tradeshow organisers
Eastern development poses fresh opportunity for tradeshow organisers

Eastern development poses fresh opportunity for tradeshow organisers

Blogger: Mrs. Jaruwan Suwannasat Director, Exhibition and Events Department of TCEB The Eastern Economic Corridor, or EEC, is a pivotal initiative for Thailand as we progress towards our socio-economic goal of Thailand 4.0. It will be the most complete and specialised economic zone in Thailand, perhaps even in the ASEAN, containing commercial metropolises built around future industries and providing an investor’s gateway to Asia. For more than 30 years Thailand’s eastern seaboard has been the ce [...]

By TCEB| 2017-12-08T09:29:07+00:00 September 5th, 2017|All, Asia – Pacific|0 Comments

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