Events
Listed below are upcoming exhibitions and sales in Thailand,
many of them organized as fundraisers for charity, few of them
heavily advertised. At each, you are likely to find entrepreneurs
selling a wide range of items not available in shops, including
unique fashion and accessories, handmade crafts, imported children's
books, and much, much more. We'll see you at the one's starred
(*)! To jump ahead to a particular month, click below:
July 2008
Bangkok
Furniture Fair 2008
26 July 2008 to 3 August 2008
All kinds of furnishings – from beds and cabinets to smaller decorative pieces – will be on show at this event. Visit on the last day for the best bargains! At Halls 5-7, IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani (I1). Open 11am-9pm.
Pet Expo Thailand
31 July 2008 to 3 August 2008
For pet lovers, don’t miss the largest fair here where you can find and buy all kinds of pet related products and accessories. Open 10am-8pm at Zone C1-2, QSNCC (J3).
August 2008
Bangkok
Furniture Fair 2008
26 July 2008 to 3 August 2008
All kinds of furnishings – from beds and cabinets to smaller decorative pieces – will be on show at this event. Visit on the last day for the best bargains! At Halls 5-7, IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani (I1). Open 11am-9pm.
Pet Expo Thailand
31 July 2008 to 3 August 2008
For pet lovers, don’t miss the largest fair here where you can find and buy all kinds of pet related products and accessories. Open 10am-8pm at Zone C1-2, QSNCC (J3).
ThaiCraft Fair August 2008
16 August 2008
If you are an arts and crafts lover, be there when the doors open. The best items sell out early! Sponsored by ThaiCraft, an non-profit organization dedicated to helping maintain and promote traditional Thai arts and crafts direct from the villages. This month’s special feature: Bamboo lanterns of Northern Thailand. Tower Wing, 3rd floor, Ambassador Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 11 (Nana BTS station). 10am to 2pm.
Christmas Glitz Sale
25 August 2008 to 27 August 2008
Pick up some unique creative holiday decorations at this going away sale at the home of the woman behind Christmas Glitz. She’s opening her home at Jaspal Apartments, Sukhumvit Soi 23, for three days, from 9am-5pm, for those interested. Members of the American Womens Club of Thailand get special discounts.
Baby and Kids Best Buy
28 August 2008 to 31 August 2008
Expect every brand name children’s product at this fair at bargain prices. At the QSNCC (J3). Open 10am to 8pm.
September 2008
Bangkok
13th Discovery Thailand Fair
4 September 2008 to 7 September 2008
Great travel bargains await with deals on offer from tour companies, hotels, spas, airlines and the like. At the QSNCC (J3). Open 10am to 9pm.
Furniture Show
6 September 2008 to 14 September 2008
Expect a wide range of styles and bargains at this event, open to the public daily at BITEC, Bang Na (J3).
Bangkok Gem and Jewelry Sale
11 September 2008 to 15 September 2008
Showcasing all kinds of gems and jewelry from around the world, this exhibition is one of the industry’s top events. Open to the public as well as the trade. At Impact, Muang Thong Thani (I1) from 10am to 6pm daily, except the final day when doors close at 5pm.
Living in Bangkok*
13 September 2008
A must for expatriates living in Bangkok, and for those considering moving to Thailand. This exhibition brings together every company and organization providing unique services and products for the expatriate community, from ones like ours to every women’s group, schools, charities, sporting groups and supermarkets importing special foods. Don’t miss it! And don’t forget to check out the flyers on the publications table for those that couldn’t get a booth at the show. At Bumrungrad Hospital, 12th floor, Sukhumvit Soi 3 (F1) with shuttle van service from Exit 1 of the Nana BTS skytrain station. Open 10am-5pm.
Home Expo
20 September 2008 to 28 September 2008
Furniture, appliances, home decor - all will be on display at this event at the QSNCC (J3). Open 10.30am to 8.30pm.
Chiang Mai
Studio Naenna Annual Sale
1 September 2008 to 9 September 2008
Visit the company’s quality textile outlet on Nimmanahemin Soi 1 (B2) for some special prices on their unique designs during this period. Open 10am to 6pm and highly recommended!
October 2008
Bangkok
Kids of the World Exhibition
3 October 2008 to 7 October 2008
On sale at this event will be children’s clothing, art supplies, toys, games, furniture and books. Also exhibiting will be companies providing family services such as hospitals, amusement parks and travel agencies. Open to the public 10am-9pm at Challenger Hall, Impact, Muang Thong Thani (I1).
13th Book Expo
11 October 2008 to 23 October 2008
While most exhibitors at this annual event will be selling Thai titles, you’re still sure to find a few selling English and other language titles at some very special prices! At the QSNCC (J3).
Bangkok International Gift and Furniture Fair
14 October 2008 to 19 October 2008
Shopaholics, be forewarned: The last two days of this event, when it opens to the public, will easily lead you to overspend. This exhibition showcases all kinds of creative new stationery, decorative products, crafts and more, including exhibitors from the design hub of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. Expect crowds and be prepared to buy on the spot as exhibitors attempt to offload their samples, especially on the last day of the show. At the Challenger, Impact Muang Thong Thani (I1). Open to the public 10am-9pm on the last two days (trade only beforehand).
Sports World Expo
17 October 2008 to 26 October 2008
Find incredible bargains on all things sports related at this event, from sneakers to exercise machines, golf accessories and camping equipment. Also planned are a number of onsite sports (we’re thinking skating ramps, rockclimbing walls and the like). At Impact, Muang Thong Thani (I1). Open Mon-Thu 11am-10pm and Fri-Sun 10.30am-midnight.
Furniture and Food Fair
18 October 2008 to 26 October 2008
At Impact, Muang Thong Thani (I1).
Baan Lae Suan Fair
28 October 2008 to 2 November 2008
This annual home and garden exhibition is highly respected for bringing together some of Thailand’s top creative indoor and outdoor designers. Highlighted this year will be recycled creations and the environmentally concious, the ‘Green Home Effect’. At Impact, Muang Thong Thani (I1).
14th Discovery Thailand Fair
30 October 2008 to 2 November 2008
Great travel bargains await with deals on offer from tour companies, hotels, spas, airlines and the like. At Impact, Muang Thong Thani (I1). Open 10am to 9pm.
USA Fair
31 October 2008 to 2 November 2008
Expect all things American on display, on sale and on stage at this new annual event. Also expect crowds hunting down the bargains galore! This year’s event will highlight American products, services, food, drinks and fun for the whole family! At Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon (E).
November 2008
Bangkok
Baan Lae Suan Fair
28 October 2008 to 2 November 2008
This annual home and garden exhibition is highly respected for bringing together some of Thailand’s top creative indoor and outdoor designers. Highlighted this year will be recycled creations and the environmentally concious, the ‘Green Home Effect’. At Impact, Muang Thong Thani (I1).
14th Discovery Thailand Fair
30 October 2008 to 2 November 2008
Great travel bargains await with deals on offer from tour companies, hotels, spas, airlines and the like. At Impact, Muang Thong Thani (I1). Open 10am to 9pm.
USA Fair
31 October 2008 to 2 November 2008
Expect all things American on display, on sale and on stage at this new annual event. Also expect crowds hunting down the bargains galore! This year’s event will highlight American products, services, food, drinks and fun for the whole family! At Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon (E).
Bangkok Furniture Show
22 November 2008 to 30 November 2008
At the QSNCC (J3).
Ploenchit Fair*
29 November 2008
Mark your calendars! This annual event is one of Bangkok’s best for the whole family with games for all ages, great music and vendors of all kinds, not to mention a rockclimbing wall, incredible raffle prizes, food of all kinds, and a coloring competition sponsored by Nancy Chandler Graphics. Funds raised go to charities nationwide. On the grounds of the riverside Shrewsbury International School on Charoen Krung (B3) from 10am-8pm. More details about this year’s highlights when we get them.
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See you at the Fair!
Keep an eye out for our stands and products at listed events
marked by a star at left.
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