THAILAND TRADE MART TOUR VISIT THAILAND TRADE MART FASHION AVENUE

THAILAND TRADE MART TOUR VISIT THAILAND TRADE MART FASHION AVENUE AUGUST 29th, 2008/ 09.00 A.M. - 05.30 P.M.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
During your visit to our Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair 2008 (BIFF+BIL 2008), the Department of Export Promotion would like to invite you to join “Thailand Trade Mart Tour” to visit Wholesale and Retail Shoppers Haven for Street Fashion on Friday 29th August 2008 at 09.00 a.m. - 05.30 p.m.
Looking for merchandise to your shop? Why not cut the expense adding channels with our Thailand Trade Mart Tour. You’ll be able to find everything you need from whether it’s the hip-chic earrings, casual ttops, sexy lingerie, denim skirts, sporty shoes, and even that little black dress. Don’t let Thailand’s tropical climate fool you, if it’s heavy winter coats or the small bikini here’s the place to look. Bobae Market Back to the Origins
For thirty years Bobae Market on Krung Kasem Road has served as the center for wholesale garments. It is the oldest and largest wholesale fashion district. This is where it starts if you’re an aspiring designer looking for experience. If you’re looking to buy goods to sell back home, this is your lottery ticket. With so many goods on offer in a wide range of inexpensive products such as t-shirts, dress shirts, and Muslim attire for men and women, Bobae will cater to your needs. With over 700 shops under one roof, pick and choose at Babae Tower. Pratunam (Pratunam Complex, Platinum Mall, Baiyok and Indra Square) Fashion with in Reach (Tangible Fashion) Not to be forgotten, Pratunam sure is for those who have a thirst for variety. If you’re not sure where to start shopping, try Platinum Mall. The latest addition to the area, Platinum offers the latest fashion updates in an air-conditioned environment. If you’re looking for children’s clothing, men and women fashion clothing and accessories, try Indra Square. Other Malls in the area which always have good offers are Baiyok and Pratunam Complex. With stall packed alleys to air-conditioned Malls, Pratunam caters to those looking for great fashion styles at wholesale prices. Shops here will let you mix your orders if you want to buy more than three. Pratunam (Pratunam Complex, Platinum Mall, Baiyok and Indra Square) Fashion with in Reach (Tangible Fashion) Not to be forgotten, Pratunam sure is for those who have a thirst for variety. If you’re not sure where to start shopping, try Platinum Mall. The latest addition to the area, Platinum offers the latest fashion updates in an air-conditioned environment.
If you’re looking for children’s clothing, men and women fashion clothing and accessories, try Indra SquareWalk in Registration: At Trade Mart Tour Counter, next to Trade Mission Counter (27-28th August 2008BITEC (Bangna)
Organizer: Department of Export Promotion, Ministry of Commerce International Business Consulting Center Contact person: Miss Gornthong Taetiangtam Trade Advisor, Trade Mart Division+66 81 930 4046, +66 86 700 2307E-mail: gornthongt@depthai.go.th FAX. +66 (2) 5120328) Or Trade Mart Tour Counter, Street Fashion Runway Pavilion, . Other Malls in the area which always have good offers are Baiyok and Pratunam Complex. With stall packed alleys to air-conditioned Malls, Pratunam caters to those looking for great fashion styles at wholesale prices. Shops here will let you mix your orders if you want to buy more than three. Call 1169

TRADE MART FASHION AVENUE

TRADE MART FASHION AVENUE
Bangkok’s Trade Mart Fashion Avenue is home to Thailand’s world renowned fashion talent. From the industry’s most famous designers to its most promising entrepreneurs, fashion makers locate their businesses here, taking advantage of Bangkok’s unlimited creative resources.
Department of Export Promotion (DEP) realizes the importance of this area, which generating over $10 billion in annual sales, and setting design trends that are mirrored worldwide. The industry sustains tens of thousands of jobs in the city, and brings hundreds of millions of dollars to Bangkok through conferences, expositions and tourism.
Shopping in Bangkok’s Trade Mart Fashion Avenue is not limited to one or two major streets, and there are many areas throughout the city affording ample choice and easy access. Here’s just a selection of some of the places to go shopping!

PATA Gold Awards 2008

PATA Gold Awards 2008
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Marketing - Primary Government Destination
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2. PATA Gold Award 2008
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3. PATA Gold Award 2008
Marketing - Hospitality
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Marketing Media Award

11. PATA Gold Award 2008
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