Issue 63

The DITP reveals its readiness to hold the 43rd Bangkok International Gift Fair 2017 and Bangkok International Houseware Fair 2017 (BIG+BIH 2017) this April.

Teaming up with leading Thai associations such as the Association of Thai Lifestyle Product Federation, Design & Objects Association and Thai Gifts Premiums & Decorative Association, the DITP will organize BIG+BIH 2017 from April 19 to 23 at BITEC, Bangna. Exclusive trade days are from April 19 to 21 while the general public can take part on April 22 and 23.

Organised twice each year by the DITP, BIG + BIH is widely recognised as Thailand’s premier trade event for lifestyle products, and ASEAN’s biggest sourcing ground for quality design products. This year, the fair will be held under the theme of ASEAN LIFE+STYLE to reflect the aesthetics and lifestyle of Thailand and ASEAN countries.

“BIG+BIH are regarded as international trade platforms for entrepreneurs to show off their potential for design, product development and value creation,” said Malee Choklumlerd, director general of the DITP.

“We believe that Thailand could be the regional hub for manufacturing and exporting gifts, housewares and lifestyle products. It will be a platform where buyers from around the world can meet and do business with Thai producers in order to increase exports of products in this sector in terms of quantity and value,” said Choklumlerd. “The DITP anticipates that over 58,000 visitors will come to BIG+BIH 2017 which will feature over 1,600 booths from approximately 600 companies”.

Overseas buyers participating during the trade fair are expected to come from countries and regions as diverse as Japan, the US, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Germany, the Middle East and Taiwan.

Product categories at the fair will range from home décor, furniture and living, kitchenware and tableware, bathroom accessories, stationery, to gifts. The DITP will also unveil a new zone for leisure, sport and travel products, which will be launched at BIG+BIH 2017, to introduce new designs and innovations.

Special exhibitions and highlight showcases range from Pet Parade, innovative products to meet pet lovers’ needs; Thai Wellness, Thai-style healthcare and services involving wellness for seniors, 60+, products catered to active seniors, as well as showcases for products that have won the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award (PM Award) and been accredited with the Thailand Trust Mark (T/Mark).

Services provided by the DITP for buyers and visitors to the event will include a business matching area to hold business negotiations with potential partners as well as a logistics services area.

For more information, visit www.bigandbih.com and www.ditp.go.th

Words by Pimsirinuch Borsub