MUSCAT, APRIL 29 - The third edition of the Thai Trade Exhibition Oman 2018 will be held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre between May 1 and 5. A unique opportunity for both Omani traders and consumers, the five day-long trade fair will have more than 60 premier companies exhibiting their products and services. Speaking at a press conference, Veerasakdi Prem-Aree, Deputy Head of Mission at Royal Embassy, said, “Visitors to the exhibition can get a variety of authentic Thai products at great bargains.”
According to him, trade between Oman and Thailand has been witnessing a steady and stable growth in the recent past. “Apart from the rise in both exports and imports, Omani visitors to Thailand to enjoy its stunning beauty have also been increasing,” he said.
He said that 100,437 Omanis visited Thailand in 2017.
Organised by Vega Intertrade & Exhibition, the Thai Trade Exhibition Oman 2018 is supported by Oman International Exhibition Centre (OIEC), Tourism Authority of Thailand, Royal Thai Embassy, Vejthani Hospital, Bangpakok 9 Hospital, Thai Muslim Trade Association and Thai Airways.
Badar al Aufi, Assistant Director-General of Administration and Finance at Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stressed on the need for further boost to trade between the two countries.
“The fair will be a platform to know more about the products and services from Thailand,” he said.
The premier trade fair will also offer major buyers from the Sultanate and across the larger Middle East region a unique opportunity to meet Thai exporters, wholesalers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and entrepreneurs.
According to Akavut Tangsilikusonwong, Managing Director of Vega Intertrade & Exhibitions, the last two Thai trade fairs held in Oman were great success with trade revenue and number of visitors far exceeding the expectations of its organisers.
“This year is another phase towards our long-term goal shaping a stronger cooperation among the business people in Oman, Middle East and Thailand,” he said, while announcing the details of the fair.
The trade show is also accolade to the thriving business community of Oman, while accentuating the importance of the newly-opened mega Oman Exhibition and Convention Centre as the region’s prime destination for trade shows.
“With our experience and expertise in organising trade shows and exhibitions in the Middle East, we are sure that buyers and visitors alike will enjoy our Thai products and services as well as establish fruitful relation with Thai businesses from various industries,” added Tangsilikusonwong.
Omani visitors can expect a variety of quality products such as beauty, spa and wellness products; fashion and accessories, lifestyle and home products, authentic Thai food and beverages and services ranging from construction and franchises to medical services and hospitals.
Besides, the visitors of the trade show can enjoy a unique shopping experience at bargain prices, they can also have a chance to win round trip to Thailand with free hotel accommodation.
“Last year, we prepared 100 pieces of our organic rice soap, including a large batch of our shower gel, lotions, etc, and they all sold out. We observed that our organic, healthy and natural products (with a sense of Thainess) were very well received. As a marketing consultant, I see the Middle East as a remarkable market,” said Nutchomthorn Sabaibang, Marketing Consultant of iConnect International.
“We are confident that we can be successful after participating at the Thai Trade Exhibition Oman 2016, which was our first event in the Middle East, where we got great feedback from customers. It was way beyond our expectations. Customers in the Middle East were interested in our products because many of them went to Thailand already.
“They are familiar with Thai herbs and Thai products,” said Ak-kharaphat Tangtrongchitr, Managing Director, Jisprapat Limited Partnership — a company engaged in producing healthcare products such as inhalers, balms, massage oils and yellow oil.
“It was very impressive to exhibit our products at the Thai Trade Exhibition Oman last year. We received good feedback right from the first day.
“We brought 80 kilogrammes of our products, and they all sold out within the first three days. We agreed to ship our products to Iran and to a big mall in Oman. Joining this event not only has helped increase our distribution channels, but has widened our vision and experience,” noted Supaporn Klinhom of SPC Group — a company engaged in dry fruit exports.
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