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Some of the featured exhibits in the coming months here in Thailand are as follows:

Bangkok Furniture Fair 2008
Bangkok Wedding Fair 2008
Thailand Fashion Grand Sale 2008
Jul. 26-Aug. 3, 2008, Hall 5-7 - Impact Arena
The exhibition offers the latest furniture trend for bedroom, kitchen, and living room, including knock-down and build-in furniture. The fair also exhibits household facilities and electric devices. In the studio zone, you will find wedding package, music for the wedding and wedding places offering. Meet upholstery, accessory, beauty shop at the clothes zone. Moreover, you can find the instant food, supplementary food and bio-organic food in the food zone.
Time : 11.00-21.00 hrs.
Contact Organizer :
World Fair Co., Ltd.
Tel. 02-731-1331
Fax. 02-375-9206
Email : exhibit@worldfair.co.th
URL : www.worldfair.co.th

Trade Industrial Sourcing Fair 2008
July 31 - Aug 3 BITEC Bangna
The best of Industrial Marketing Solution for Supplier Se-Education Public Company Limited
Tel: (66) 0 2739 8111
www.se-ed.com

Bangkok Int’l Fashion Fair 2008 (BIFF2008)
Aug 27 - 31 BITEC Bangna (Trade: Aug 27-29 - Public: Aug 30-31)
Fashion, Textiles, Accessories and Related Products & Services Department of Export Promotion
Tel: (66) 0 2512 0093
www.thaitradefair.com

Bangkok Int’l Leather Fair 2008 ( BIL2008)
Aug 27 - 29 BITEC Bangna (Trade: Aug 27-29 - Public: Aug 30-31)
Leather Fashion, Raw Materials and Tanneries, Accessories for Bags Footwear and Belts, Related Products and Services Department of Export Promotion
Tel: (66) 0 2512 0093
www.thaitradefair.com

I usually go to Impact Arena in Muangthong Thani, Bangkok to visit a friend who lives nearby. This area is pretty huge. With big domes as the main attractions, uniform condominium units, all sorts of markets, sports facilities and schools around it.

Trade shows are often held in this place all year round. From the expressway the traffic jam is visibly clear with cars as tiny as matchboxes. But once you get pass the traffic, the feeling of relief will consume you specially when you get to see the trade show booths from the entrance. Giving me a glimpse of what shall I expect onwards.

I am fond of interactive booths with projectors and similar color motif for banner stands, table skirts, and Pipe and Drape . They not only attract attention of every passersby. Without further talking this portable banners shows visual marketing strategies which enables the company to convey their message briefly and clearly.

One of the wealthiest person in the world is Microsoft’s founder Bill Gates. Gates is a visionary and a brilliant businessman that changed the way software and computer worked. A couple of days ago Bill Gates announced his retirement from Microsoft as CEO; giving way to younger generation.

Gates has noted that he will continue to be the chairman and advisor of Microsoft; but will focus more on Foundation efforts. I am not sure if he still got the time to take a holiday in a North Cyprus Property to relax and enjoy the quiet and unspoilt beaches, and the sand dunes.

Gates is a busy buddy, so maybe he’ll miss the last jewel in the Mediterranean and go straight to work in helping other people. I admire his philanthropic works which is worth imitating. Well, if you have all the money in the world; what would you do?

It is going to be a big amount but it will surely attract most people living outside US and jet setters.

AT&T has given a hint but not specifically mentioned as to when they will release the no-contract iPhone to interested buyers. As expected the price will be much higher than the ones given with plans– US$599 for an 8G-byte device and $699 for a 16G– to note this will mark the first time consumers in the U.S. are able to buy an iPhone without being tied down to a two-year contract.