Thai trade fair kicks off in Dhaka

Thailand Week 2016, a trade promotion event by the Thai commerce ministry and the Thai embassy in Dhaka, kicked off in the capital yesterday.

The four-day exposition is part of the Thai government's efforts to create business opportunities for both the countries, which will strengthen bilateral economical relations and increase overall trade, organisers said in a statement.

There will be a session for prospective businesses on the first two days, and an exhibition open to the public from 10am to 8pm on the last two days.

There will be 39 Thai exhibitors featuring five categories of products at the exposition at International Convention City Bashundhara, including garments and fashion accessories, food and beverages, heavy industry equipment, and household and kitchenware products.

The exposition has a one-stop support desk at the Department of International Trade Promotion's booth, where visitors can get information like the list of international trade fairs in Thailand, list of Thai exporters or manufacturers, and suitable sourcing partners.

The event was inaugurated by Tofail Ahmed, the commerce minister of Bangladesh, while Phasit Chudabuddhi, charge d'affaires of the Thai embassy, was also present.