Bangkok Electronica 2010 at The Mall

Bangkok Electronica 2010 event is taking place during December 22, 2009 - January 5, 2010 at the MCC hall (4th floor) of The Mall Bangkapi and The Mall Bangkhae. The fair has a focus concept "3rd Generation" - electronics with latest technologies in 3D, 3G and DLNA. There are exclusive discounts/cashbacks of up to 20% in audio devices, consumer electronics and latest IT gadgets. The 'over a 100 brands' (sic) include Sony, Fuji, LG, Acer, and more. Featured products include LCD TVs, Digital cameras, Laptops, Digital Readers, Mobile phones.

There is also a 'Gift Fest' running at the same time (from December 22, 2009 - January 5, 2010) at the Power Mall department of ALL branches of The Mall, and also Emporium and Siam Paragon. There are numerous discounts, promotions for various credit cards, and also options for 0% installment purchases on some cards. As it is in Power Mall, all consumer electronics and latest IT gadgetry are in focus.

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Ratchaprasong Winter Sale

From December 1st 2009 to January 31st 2010, five major shopping centers in the Ratchaprasong District: Gaysorn, Amarin Plaza, Erawan Bangkok, CentralWorld and President Tower Arcade are having discounts of upto 70 percent off across more than 900 shops (including local fashions, luxury brands, handicrafts and home decor).

Shoppers are also eligible for double bonus:

1st bonus – By collecting receipts (within the same day) from participant shops, shoppers can redeem premiums worth up to 5,000 baht from participating credit card providers including Bangkok Bank, KBank, Krungsri GE and HSBC.

2nd bonus – Any top spender from each participating credit card providers have a chance to win a special gift.

For more info, visit: www.heartofbangkok.com

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Gift Ideas at B2S

"B2S Feel Gift Feel Good" is the bookshop chain's new year promotion running until January 6th, 2010, with over 500 gift items including books, stationery, music CDs and more - there's sure to be something for everyone. Featured are many discounted items, Buy1-get1 offers and also special freebies with some purchases. They also have a free gift-wrapping service. To view the online brochure, go to www.b2s.co.th. Here are some interesting items:

Cute pencil sharpeners in the shapes of a train, a carrousel and even a fruit cart for 320 baht each:

Who would've thought that you get spy gadgets at a bookshop? Yes, B2S has just introduced these new products - Digital Video Recorder Sunglasses for 4,490 baht and Digital Video Recorder Pen for 2,290 baht. It may be good news for spies and wannabe spies, but for the rest of us, it is a nightmare - now you never know who is watching and recording your every move.. in secret!

And for Twilight fanatics, there seems to be a whole array of books out there on the popular actors in the series, such as these:

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Bonjour French Fair 2009

"Bonjour French Fair 2009, Bonjour Languedoc-Roussillon" is taking place from December 10 to 13 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (Grand Ballroom) - 10am-8pm. The fair is organized to promote French products and services in the Thai market. It is a unique event gathering French exporters and Thai distributors/importers of French goodies including champagnes, wines, food, clothing, cosmetics, leather goods, kitchen ware, as well as services such as tourism, hotels, airlines, tour agencies, education, etc. This year will be the 7th edition of Bonjour French Fair, with a highlight on "Languedoc-Roussillon" which is a world-renowned wine-producing region of France.

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DKSH Fair - upto 70% off!

The DKSH Fair is taking place on December 18-20 for 3 days (Fri- 11am-8pm, Sat/Sun- 10am-8pm) at the Queen Sirikit NCC, Plenary Hall. The event is to mark the name change and rebranding of the company Diethelm to DKSH. There will be over 100 popular brands of consumer products on discounts of upto 70 percent off. On sale will be a wide variety of stuffs in all product categories - food, beverage, health foods, snacks, clothes, cosmetics, eyewear, pens, leather, watches, footwear, toys, sports goods, new year baskets, etc. As shown on the right, brands featured range from Oreo, ChipsAhoy, Kraft, Twinings to Nivea, Prada (eyewear), RayBan, Adidas, Levis, Braun, Lego, and so on. For more info: www.dksh.co.th/dkshfair

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Thailand Best Buys 2009

Thailand Bestbuys, an annual consumer exhibition for gifts, souvenirs and decorative products, is being held for 10 days during December 4-13 (10 am - 8 pm) at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. The event is in its 10th year running, and is estimated to have more than 800 vendor booths this year. You will find a wide variety of high-quality products including leading brand names. So if you are looking for ideal gifts or premiums for the upcoming new year season or decoratives for your home, this event is worth a checkout.
Products featured include:
- Gifts and Premiums
- Decorative Items
- Home Furnishings
- Greeting Cards / Stationery / Calendars
- Toys - Dolls
- Clothing, Shoes & Bags
- Jewelry
- Household Products / Appliances
- Beauty & Spa / Cosmetics
- Food & Beverages - Bakery
For a complete list of exhibitors or more info, go to
www.thaibestbuys.com

Update: Some international clothing brands are on upto 70% off - Esprit, Bossini, Timberland; and also cosmetics - Red Earth, Bloom, Laneige.

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Watsons New Year Celebration

Leading health and beauty retailer Watsons is having a New Year Celebration promotion with 50% discount on the second piece of the same product purchase. Participating brands include Pantene, Sunsilk, Listerine, Johnson's, Palmolive, Protex, Scott, Kleenex, Lux, Garnier and many more. The sale is at all store branches (which number over 150 nationwide), from November 19 to December 23. For more details or to view the online catalogue of the discounted products, visit: www.watsons.co.th.

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Motor Expo Thailand 2009

The 26th Thailand International Motor Expo 2009 is taking place from December 2-13 at the Impact Challenger 1-3, Muang Thong Thani. The timings are:
Monday - Friday: 12.00 - 22.00
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 11.00 - 22.00
For more info, visit - www.motorexpo.co.th (only Thai language content).

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Thai Designer Brands sale upto 70% off at Eight Thonglor

Eight Thonglor Lifestyle Retail Centre is having a shopping fest "Shop ’Til You Drop" on November 13-15 (10.00-22.00) featuring 21 top Thai designer brands with discounts of upto 70% off on all items. Some of the popular local fashion houses in the sale include Klar, Dancing Riot, Philter, Stretsis, Asava, Munchu’s, Issue, Senada, Kloset, Tube Gallery, etc. There will also be an opening fashion show for the Autumn/Winter 2009 collection by notable local designers, on Friday, 13 Nov, 6.00 p.m. The retail centre is on the 1st and 2nd floor of Eight Thonglor, Thonglor Soi 8 (BTS Thonglor Station). Website: www.8thonglor.com

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YWCA International Bazaar 2009 at Central World (Nov 28-29)

The YWCA International Bazaar this year is taking place on November 28-29 at Central World. The 2-day event, organised by Diplomats' wives and the YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association), will sell imported products from over 40 countries spread out over 180 booths. The fair will take place on the 1st floor of Central World at the Atrium, Beacon, Eden, and Forum Zone; you can check out their website: www.centralworld.co.th. The exhibition is a good chance to find popular brands of imported products not usually sold at supermarkets. The total revenue generated from the event will be donated to charitable projects.

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iBug Fair 2009

An interesting event, the 'iBug Fair 2009' is being organised by Glamzene from November 12-15 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. The 4-day extravaganza themed 'Import Brands & Urban Goodies' is expected to have approximately 400 exhibitors. The fair will feature well-known imported brands, as well as select chic and hip local brands in the following product categories:
- Fashion merchandise for women, men and children (Clothes and Apparel, Shoes and Bags, Accessories, Watches, etc.)
- Sports (Equipment and Sportswear)
- Toys & Hobbies
- Home Decor items
- Christmas Ornaments and New Year Gifts
- International Food, Confectionaries and Wines
For more info, visit the organizer's site - www.glamzene.com

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Sports World at the Fashion Island shopping center is organising the "Golf Sale of the Year" promotion, featuring golf clubs and accessories from top brands at discounted prices of upto 70% off. There will also be a driving contest "Golf Challenge on Simulator" for golf enthusiasts and a “Swing Clinic” where Thailand’s pros will share practical golf tips. The campaign runs for 10 days from November 6 to 15 at Center Court on the first floor of Fashion Island, which is located on Ramintra Road in the suburbs of Bangkok. For more info, check out www.fashionisland.co.th

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USA Fair 2009

The AMCHAM and the US Embassy in Thailand are organising the USA Fair 2009 for the 4th year in a row on November 19-22 at the Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor of Siam Paragon shopping complex. The high-profile exhibition will feature top renowned American brands offering their wide range of consumer products and services, with an expected number of 103 exhibitor booths. The fair has been attracting huge crowds every year and becoming ever more popular amongst buyers looking for American treats that are not usually available on local supermarket shelves. It is advisable to go during the early days of the event as the much-demanded goodies get over very quickly. Recollecting the event coupla years ago, more than half of the booths were sold out and closed on the last day of the fair.
The theme of the 4-day annual event this year is 'Clean & Green', and there will be 4 main zones as follows :-
- Lifestyle USA - Electronics and ICT, Cars and Accessories, Sports and Leisure, Financial Institutions, Consumer Products, Household Appliances, Home Devices, Health and Beauty, Fashion and Garments
- Travel USA - Airlines, Travel Agents and Cruise Liners, Visa processing and Immigration, Car Rentals, Hotels
- Education USA - Universities, Colleges, International Schools, Language Centers, Research Institutes, Special Skills Universities
- Taste USA - Food and Beverages, Restaurants, Wines, New Lifestyle Foods

For more information, please visit www.usafair2009.com

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Commart Comtech Thailand 2009

Commart Comtech is back this November from Nov 5th - 8th (10am - 8pm) at the QSNCC (Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre). As usual, Commart exhibitions are famous for all gadget geeks to check out the latest innovations in gadgetry technologies as well as newbie buyers or discount hunters looking for good bargains. Needless to say, the 4-day week-ending extravaganza is expected to be a crowd-puller, packed by hordes of people; so if you are planning to visit, better brace up! There is a website with some info, but in Thai language: www.commartthailand.com

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Jeans Expo at Robinson

Robinson Department Store is having an "I Go Jeans Expo" from October 30 to November 9 at all branches having discounts of upto 30% on participating jeans brands.
Purchase of 1 pair of jeans will avail you 20% off, with 2 pairs you get 25% off, and 3 pairs will get you 30 percent off.
Some exclusive jeans are also to be featured including Levi's latest "Black Story Collection" (inaugural at this event), and other Limited Editions from Wrangler, Mc, Big John, Lee, Hara, Playboy and Dapper. Other brands on sale include Lee Cooper, Rock Express, Nobody, Jeans Studio, Pacific Union, Adidas, Heavy, ESP, etc.
For more of Robinson's promos, visit their website, www.robinson.co.th

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HomePro Expo

There is a HomePro Expo going on from October 16-25, with sale and discounts of upto 80 percent at the Impact Muang Thong Thani (Hall 5-8). For complete details and online catalogue, go to www.homeproexpo.com

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Amarin Brand Sale

Amarin Plaza has come up with a promotional event running for almost 2 months from September 22nd to November 12th, with a tagline of "Refresh your Wardrobe" featuring sales of upto 80% off on 4 brand styles - each running for 10 days. Details are as follows:

Days: September 22 - October 1
Theme: ACCESSORIZE - Beauty Wish List
Brands: Only Sugar, Century 22, Rococo, Morgan, Lollipops, Burberry fragrance, Paul Smith Parfums, Gianfranco Ferre, LeSasha, Charles & Keith, etc.

Days: October 12 - 21
Theme: SIGNATURE - Young Designer Brands
Brands: Rebecca, Klar, headquarter, Shaka, Oak, Theoddyssee, Workshop, K&Bros, etc.

Days: October 23 - November 1
Theme: ACTIVE FASHION - Quiksilver & Roxy
Brands: Quiksilver, Roxy

Days: November 3 - 12
Theme: SHOES & BAGS REFRESHMENT - Shoes & Bags Sale
Brands: Apple Choice, Villains SF Footwear, crazy Step, Tango, Kipling, Tracy & Belle, etc.

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AUSSINO End of Season Sale Oct'09

Aussino - popular Australian brand for beddings - is having an End of Season Sale with discounts of up to 70 % off from October 1 to 28 at the following 3 branches of Aussino House in Bangkok:
- Chidlom Rd.
- Central Ladprao (Fl-3)
- Fashion Island (Fl-1)
Also, if you make purchases of 4,000 baht, you'll get a free bath mat (floor mat).
For more info, check out their local Thai website knkn.biz/aussino

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Bangkok Gift and Houseware Fair October 2009

The popular Bangkok International Gift Fair and Bangkok International Houseware Fair 2009 (BIG & BIH) is returning for a second time this year (the previous exhibition was in April 2009) at the Challenger hall, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, during the following dates:

Duration : 13-18 October 2009
Trade days : 13-16 October (4 days), 10 am - 6 pm
Public days : 17-18 October (2 days-weekend), 10 am - 9 pm

Organized by the govt's Department of Export Promotion, this 28th BiGBiH event will feature approximately 750 companies / 1,900 exhibitor booths - both local and foreign - presenting the latest and innovative designs of high quality products.

List of exhibits:
- Artificial Flowers / Plants and Potpourri / Spa products
- Christmas Festive Decorative Items and Candles
- Gifts and Handicrafts
- Home Textiles, Fabrics, Decoration Accessories, Ceramics
- Household Products (Tableware, Kitchenware, etc)
- Toys and Games
- Stationery
- Others

Visit their website for more detail, www.bigandbih.com

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Bangkok Electric and Electronics Fair 2009

The 3rd Bangkok Electric and Electronics Fair (Bkk E&E 2009) is taking place at the Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani on the following days:
Trade days - October 07-09 (10 am – 6 pm)
Public days - October 10-11 (10 am – 6 pm)

Organized by the Thai govt's Department of Export Promotion, approximately 70 companies / 125 booths are expected from domestic and overseas companies featuring the following products:
- Home Appliances
- Audio and Visual Appliances
- Lighting
- Industrial/Parts/Accessories
- IT and OA
- Communication
- & others

Running parallel to the BEE Fair on the same days is the 7th Bangkok Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Fair (Bangkok RHVAC 2009). Approximately 180 companies / 525 booths from domestic and overseas companies will feature the following products:
- Air-Conditioning
- Refrigeration
- Heating
- Ventilation
- Part, Material and Service
- Tools & Equipment
- & others

For more info, check out: www.thaitradefair.com

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