BUSINESS CALENDAR
EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY: The Queen Sirikit Department of Sericulture is holding its annual fair to present the development of Thai silk at Impact Muang Thong Thani. The best silk products, exhibitions and shops of 2018 will also be present at the fair, being held until Saturday. THURSDAY: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is presiding over “Thailand Industry Expo 2018”, running under the “Change to Shift” theme until Sunday at Challenger Hall 3, Impact Muang Thong Thani. The event, organised by the Industry Promotion Department, features innovations in sectors such as automobiles, robots, services and agriculture, conferences and exhibitions.
PRESS BRIEFINGS
TUESDAY: Kasikornbank and Silpakorn University, Sanam Chandra Palace Campus are unveiling SU Change, a project which aims to upgrade teaching and learning standards as well as improve campus environments to match digital lifestyles. The press briefing is taking place at the Nakhon Pathom campus. WEDNESDAY: Siam Commercial Bank and the Mall Group are announcing “The First Evolution of Experiential Shopping, Call it eMperience”, at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. The Housing Finance Association and Home Buyer Guide are holding a briefing on the upcoming housing and home loan fair, which is being held from Aug 16-19 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The press briefing is being held at Grande Centre Point Hotel Terminal21. Thailand (MAT) is introducing the association’s new president and board of directors at Synergy Hall, C Building of the Energy Complex. MAT executives will also give an overview of the associations marketing efforts and future plans. THURSDAY: Vice Minister for Commerce Sakon Varanyuwatana is holding talks on the progress of the upcoming CLMVT Forum 2018, being held from Aug 16-17 in Bangkok under the theme, “CLMVT Taking Off Through Technology”. The event is being attended by representatives from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand. The press briefing is being held at World Ballroom C, 23rd floor, the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld. Automobili Lamborghini (affiliated with Sharich Holding Co) is holding a press conference on the exclusive dealer appointment for Lamborghini in Thailand at the Ballroom, Park Hyatt Bangkok Hotel, and Central Embassy.
SEMINARS
TUESDAY: The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration is organising “CPB Forum by Dasta”, a forum allowing representatives from locals and experts to present community tourism. The event is being held at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. WEDNESDAY: The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Amarin Publishing Co are holding a seminar on the topic of globalisation in real life following a new book by Supachai Panitchpakdi, former secretary-general of the UN Conference on Trade and Development. The event is being held at 1020 Room, 10th Building, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. SATURDAY: Estate Corner Co has partnered with the Real Estate Sales and Marketing Association, Estate and Law Co, Institute of Real Estate Agents, Singapore and Auswell Group International, Melbourne, Australia in managing a seminar on the topic of “Global Real Estate Forum-Thailand Next Trend” at The Bazaar Hotel Bangkok on Ratchadaphisek Road.
LAUNCHES
WEDNESDAY: KE Group is unveiling its super-luxury housing project, Crystal Solana, to be located on Praditmanutham Road in Bangkok. The event is taking place at Crystal Grand Ballroom, Crystal Design Centre.
TRAINING
WEDNESDAY: The Business Development Department of the Commerce Ministry is holding a training course for Otop operators involved in the healthcare and beauty segments at Bussarakam Hotel, Khon Kaen province. The freeof-charge training course provide skills for operators on how to apply innovation to add value to products, brand building and chances to sell products via the omnichannel.