BANGKOK, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand shows strong sign of multi-sectoral support throughout the country for "Expo 2028 Phuket Thailand" prior to the official announcement of the selected host country on 21 June 2023. The Kingdom is competing for the hosting rights with four other candidates – Argentina, Serbia, Spain and the US.
Strong Presence of United Support for “Expo 2028 Phuket Thailand” Prior Announcement of Host Country
The campaign to rally support, undertaken since the beginning of the year by Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, has resulted in the proliferation of communication channels of large conglomerates and corporations showing message of their commitment to supporting the country's bid. The message can be found on their product labels, billboards, ATM screens, websites and social media.
The business enterprises joining the support campaign are all large conglomerates and are mostly blue chip companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Their business ranges from ago-industry, banking, construction, petrochemical, energy, retail, hospital, telecommunication, blockchain technology, airline, hotel to food and beverages. The supporters include three major private sector associations – The Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board Trade of Thailand, the Federation of Thai Industries and the Thai Bankers Association.
The broadcast, print and online media operators in Thailand also share the ambition of Phuket to host the first world-scale expo in Southeast Asia and South Asia by running a series of interviews with TCEB President on the bid, broadcasting TCEB's video on the expo and showing expo banners and mention of support in their programs and news reels.
If winning the bid, Thailand will host the expo during 20 March – 17 June 2028 on the 141-rai plot of land at Mai Khao Subdistrict, Thalang District in the northern part of Phuket island. The theme is "Future of Life – Living in Harmony, Sharing Prosperity". After the end of the expo, Thailand will transform and develop the venue site into an international medical and public health centre.
Let's support Thailand to host the Expo 2028 Phuket Thailand at https://support.expo2028thailand.com
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About TCEB
A LEADING AGENCY AT THE FOREFRONT OF THAILAND'S MICE INDUSTRY
Established in 2004, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB – the government agency under the supervision of the Prime Minister – has been assigned a role to promote, support and develop business events industry – corporate meetings, incentive trips, conventions, exhibitions, mega events and world festivals. Serving as a strategic partner, TCEB helps deliver creative ideas and solutions to bring success and fulfill the requirements of business events. The overarching goal is to drive Thailand to become a global MICE and mega events destination that can drive the country's strategic industries and national economy.
