ASIA - The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) attended the BIE General Assembly to make its second bid for the country to host the World Expo 2020.
The assembly, held in Paris from 21– 22 November, was attended by 158 BIE member countries. TCEB presented on the ancient city of Ayutthaya, which has been proposed as the destination for the world event. TCEB also proposed themes for side events under the overall concept of 'Redefine Globalisation: Balanced Life, Sustainable Living', andhighlighted progress in the awareness-building campaign for Thailand’s bid.
Akapol Sorasuchart, TCEB President, said: “This was Thailand’s second opportunity to join the BIE General Assembly to present progress in its bid to host World Expo 2020, and we were delighted with the warm reception.
"On the first occasion, we presented Thailand at the BIE General Assembly during 13-14 June 2011, highlighting the readiness of the country and the proposed host city, Ayutthaya, both in terms of the venue location, facilities, transport infrastructure, arts and culture, and the generous spirit of Thai people. At that time only Turkey and Thailand had expressed their intent to bid.
“This time, the list has grown to five countries: Thailand (Ayutthaya Province), Turkey (Izmir), Russia (Ekaterinburg); Brazil (Sao Paolo) and UAE (Dubai).”
The next milestone in Thailand’s bid preparation will be the launch of a World Expo 2020 Pavilion at the Board of Investment (BOI) Fair to be held at IMPACT Convention Center, Bangkok, from 5-20 January 2012. The 2,000sqm Pavilion will present an overview of Thailand and its involvement in the World Expo, and proposals to host the World Expo 2020 (Ayutthaya).
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