The New Nation - Internet Edition

Department of Export Promotion (DEP), Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government is going to organize Thailand Exhibition 2008 at the Dhaka Sheraton Hotel From tomorrow (Wednesday). Marking the event a press conference was held in Press Club, Dhaka. Honorable Ambassador of Thailand to Bangladesh Chalermpol Thanchitt , Supaporn Wan-a-loh, The counselor (Commercial), Kazi Habib Sattar, President of Bangladesh-Thai chamber spoke in the occasion.

Ambassador of Thailand said that Thailand is planning to organize many other activities in Bangladesh to strengthen trade ties between two countries. Those activities will take part in March 2008 and take place in different venues in Dhaka and Chittagong respectively. He also said, Bangladeshi business community will find their trustworthy suppliers while the Thai exporters will find their long-term business partners. The counselor (Commercial), said that they have many more activities in Thailand Exhibition 2008 in Dhaka, Likewise: One to One Meeting between Bangladeshi Businessmen and Thai exporters, One stop support desk, visitor will be able to get any information, consultant service for Spa to set up Thai Spa or beauty saloon in Bangladesh, Thai Special Event i.e. Thai cultural show focusing modern and traditional culture of Thailand.

Kazi Habib Sattar, President of Bangladesh-Thai chamber said that this exhibition has now become a regular annual event and will come up with some special feature this year.

He also said that they are trying to balance the trade between Bangladesh and Thailand. They are also inviting the Thai entrepreneur to invest in Bangladesh since Bangladesh is a good place for the investors. He thanked all and sought the cooperation from everybody especially from the media. In question- answer round, the Anbassador Chalermpol said since he holds his position as an Ambassador to Bangladesh relatively recently but he would take personal initiative to promote Bangladesh business to Thailand.

He further stated Thai entrepreneurs are showing interest to invest in the oil and gas exploration scheme of Bangladesh. Thai investor already invested in the Hotel sector of Bangladesh. He pointed out that the rules and regulations of the Government of Bangladesh are needed to be more relaxed. He also emphasized on people to people contact and as a sign of that he mentioned a Thai cultural troop would perform in Bangladesh in this year.

A total of 43 companies will feature their 11 categories of products, including chemical products, construction materials, hardware and machinery, auto parts and accessories, gift and decorative items, health and beauty, household and kitchen war products, leather products and footwear, textile and garments etc.