On May 24, 2007, I went to the expo organized at Queen Sirikit Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand named "Thailand Travel & Dive Expo". The slogan of the expo is "The Real Diving Hub of Asia" started from 24-27 May, 2007 between 11.00am - 8.00pm. in Plenary Hall 1-3.
The highlight for this event is the airline ticket from both Air Asia (located at the Ballroom area) and One-Two-Go (located at Plenary Hall). Air Asia has the promotion of domestic flying as low as 99 THB, international route as 399THB, and 9 THB. The 9 THB promotion is the big hit offerred one round a day at 9.00am. The person has to stay in the arranged line before 9.00am to get the number and to be serviced in the Ballroom (reservation area). One-Two-Go also has the domestic promotion of 9THB per seat per flight. Both of these promotions (9 THB) from both airline are worth for a long line queing.
The other highlight is the latest and best diving equipment. They are so many things to choose from including diving certification courses and trips. On the date that I came, the sellers tended to not lowing the price as bargain because they foresee the sale possibilities that they will have during this weekend. I will check them out again on May 27, 2007. I sure that I will certainly get what I want (hopefully it still last until the last day).
Some other things about this event is the tour package, hotel package, equipment for trekking, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities. However, I found myself interested in diving equipment and air ticket section rather than these sections.
The expo's website is www.thailanddiveexpo.com
The product categories can be classified as:
Camping / Tents
Climbing equipment
Fishing equipment
Canoe, Kayak, Surfboard
Sportwear
Footwear / Trekking Boots
Fitness equipment
Sport nutrition & Energy drinks
Books & Magazines
Association / Organizations
Other products and services
Diving Equipment & Accessories
Trip Operators
Dive School / Training
Dive Destinations /Resorts
Live-aboard / Boat operators
Dive Apparel & Swimwear
Technology for Diving
Underwater Photography / Videography
Sport Nutrition & Energy Drinks
Books & Magazines
Association / Organizations
Other Related Products
The floor plan to see overall expo can be seen at "http://www.thailanddiveexpo.com/page_floor2.htm"
Event activities include: Stage Activities, Seminar about tips for trip, diving and photography, Thailand Bouldering Competition 2007, TDEX Underwater Photo Contest 2007 Theme : Amazing of Underwater World, Thailand Travel Photo Contest 2007 Theme : Amazing of Nature.
The expo can be divided to 2 main zones - Travel Zone and Dive Zone. The exhibitors from each zone is listed below:
DIVE ZONE:
28 GRAPHICS
P115, P116
MAGAZINE "FINS"
ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEMS
P114
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENTS
ALLSTAR DIVING CENTER
A1/1-A1/3
DIVING COURSES, DIVING TRIPS
ANDAMAN DIVING GROUP
P85, P87
DIVING, RETALL SHOP
AQUA FORUM
P111
DIGITAL CAMERA
BANGKOKDIVE
P96
DIVING PACKAGES & DIVING EQUIPMENTS
BLUE DIAMOND RESORT
P64
DIVING COURSES & RESORT
BORNEO DIVERS (MALAYSIA)
P79
DIVING
BUBBLE DIVE
P58
DIVING TRIPS
CHUMPHON CABANA RESORT AND DIVING CENTER
P86
RESORT & DIVING
CHUTARAT CHIENWITTAYAKUN
P110
OTHER
DIVE & TOUR SEA - PARADISE
P61
DIVING TRIPS
DIVE CENTER THALASSA MANADO (INDONESIA)
P75
LIVE-ABOARD, BOAT OPERATORS
DIVE CONCEPT
A1/4
DIVING EQUIPMENTS
DIVE EVOLUTION
P82
DIVING COURSES, DIVING TRIPS
DIVE INDEED
P73
EQUIPMENTS, COURSES, TRIPS
DIVE JUNKIE
P157
DIVE SCHOOL, EQUIPMENTS
DIVE MASTER
P93, P94, P95
DIVING COURSES, EQUIPMENTS, TRIPS
DIVE MISSION
P81
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENTS
DIVE SUPPLY BANGKOK
A2
DIVING EQUIPMENTS
DIVERS ALERT NETWORK ASIA PACIFIC
P83
DIVE INSTITUTE
DIVEWORLD (THAILAND)
P102 - P205
DIVING EQUIPMENTS
END DIVERS (BALI)
A6
DIVE SCHOOL, EQUIPMENTS
EXPLORER CHANNEL
P153
MAGAZINE "NATURE EXPLORER"
FREEDOM DIVE
P71
DIVING TRIPS, EQUIPMENTS
GREEN WORLD FOUNDATION
P159
FOUNDATION
GREEN FIN PROJECT
P158
FOUNDATION
IMAGE FOCUS
P154
MAGAZINE "SHUTTER PHOTOGRAPHY"
INTHANON SPORTING GOODS
P66, P68
SPORTING GOODS
KHAOLAK SCUBA ADVENTURES
P98
TRIPS DIVING
KOHTAO EASY DIVERS
P88
RESORT & DIVING
MAGIC PRODUCTIONS
P155
MAGAZINE "ANYWHERE"
MERMAIDS DIVE CENTER
P65
DIVE SCHOOL, EQUIPMENTS
NAUI PACIFIC RIM SERVICES SDN BHD
P106, P107
NAUI INSTITUE
NUDI-DIVEEVOLUTION
P84
EQUIPMENTS
OCEANIC CENTER (THAILAND)
P118, P119, P120
EQUIPMENTS
PADI ASIA PACIFIC
P91
DIVE INSTRUCTOR
PROFESSIONAL DIVER
P89
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENTS
PT.EXHIBITION NETWORK INDONESIA
P60
ORGANEZTION
SABAH TOURISM BOARD
P112, P113
DIVE OPERATOR, DIVING PACKAGES
SCUBA JAMBOREE
P92
DIVING COURSES, EQUIPMENTS, TRIPS
SEA FROG
P90
DIVING COURSES, EQUIPMENTS, TRIPS
SIAM DIVING ENTERPRISES ASIA PACIFIC
A5
DIVING EQUIPMENTS
SIAM TRAVELER.COM
P152
MAGAZINE "TRAVEL TIPS"
SIPADAN WATER VILLAGE
A1/5
RESORT & DIVING
SPORT DIVING MAGAZINE
P148, P149
SPORTING GOODS
SWIMCOACH
P48, P72
TRAVELING BAG
TALAYTHAI.COM
P101
MAGAZINE
THE DIVE SITE
A8
DIVE SCHOOL, EQUIPMENTS
THE EXPEDITION
P117
DIVING, EQUIPMENTS
THE LIVING SEA
P77, P78
EQUIPMENTS, DIVING COURSES
TONG HO MERCHANDISING
P78, P80
WETSUIT
TOPFLIGHT SPORT
P99
EQUIPMENTS, DIVING COURSES
TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND
A4, P22-P25
TOURISM ORGANIZATION
TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND (PHUKET)
A7
TOURISM ORGANIZATION
TROPIC OF CANCER
P151
MAGAZINE "TROPICAL"
TRUE FITNESS
P67, P69
FITNESS
TUFI DIVE RESORT (PNG)
A6
RESORT, DIVING
VENUS TECHNOLOGY
A1/6
VENUS MARINA
WARM WATER DIVERS (SAFE DIVE)
P97
DIVING EQUIPMENTS
WAHOO DIVING CENTER
A6
EQUIPMENTS, DIVING COURSES, TRIPS
WORLD TRIP
P150
MAGAZINE "TRIPS"
WWW.MALDIVESPACKAGE.COM
P59
TOURS, DIVING
X-SITE DIVING AND TRAVELING
P70
DIVING TRIPS
TRAVEL ZONE:
ADRIATIC PALARE HOTEL (BANGKOK & PATTAYA)
P121
HOTEL
AIYAPURA RESORT & SPA
P47
RESORT & SPA
BACK PACK SHOP
P4, P5
CAMPING EQUIPMENT
BAN RAYA TRAVEL AND TOUR
P30
RESORT, TOURS
BIG CAMERA
P41
DIGITAL CAMERA
DIGITAL TIME
P43
WATCH
FEEL FREE
P55 - P57
KAYAK BOAT
FIELD & CAMPING EQUIPMENT
P11, P12, P13, P14
CAMPING EQUIPMENT
FUNCTION INTERNATIONAL
A3
CHAPARRAL CRUISERS, RESORT
GLOBAL HOLIDAY
P136
TOURS
HORNBILL PROJECT
P108
FOUNDATION
HUMMEL
P29
POCKET KNIFE
I.C.C.INTERNATIONAL PCL (CWX)
P27
SPORT WEAR
JC TOUR (PHUKET)
P125
TOURS
JEBSEN & JESSEN MARKETING (T)
P50,P51,P62,P63
DIGITAL CAMARA
JOHNSON & JOHNSON (THAILAND)
P2
CONTECTLENS "ACUVUE"
KRUNGTHAI CARD (KTC)
M3,P20,P21,P62,P63
CREDIT CARD
K-TRADE-INTERNATIONAL
P137
ORTLIEB, TUBUS, EXPED
LAGUNA HOLIDAY CLUB
P33
HOTEL
LASER VISION TECHNOLOGY
P40
LASER VISION
LORIN
P132
DIGITAL CAMERA
MOON TWENTY TWO
P1
SUNBLOCK
NAUTICAL INN HOTEL
P124
HOTEL
ORIENT THAI AIRLINES (ONE-TWO-GO)
P6, P7, P18, P19
AIRLINES
OUTDOOR INNOVATION
P8-P10,P15-P17
CAMPING EQUIPMENT
OUTDOOR MANIA
P54
HOYT, SAMICK
PANASONIC
P134,P135
DIGITAL CAMERA
PASAK HILLSIDE
P126
HOTEL & RESORT
PAVILION SAMUI BOUTIQUE RESORT
P53
RESORT
PHOTO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
M2
ASSOCIATION
PIRKLINE ENTERPRISE
P122, P123
BRONYE DAY SPA
PRE-FABRICATE CONSTRUCTION
P129
TRAVELING BAG
PUKTIEN CABANA BEACH RESORT
P30, P36, P39
RESORT
RANDO-TEC
P37
CAMPING EQUIPMENT
ROYAL PHUKET CITY HOTEL
P130
HOTEL
SABAIDE SERVICE AND TRAVEL
P38
TOURS
SABINA TOUR
P128
TOURS
SUAN SAK-SUPHA RESORT
P133
RESORT
THAI TRADITIONAL MASSAGE HERB ASSOCIATION
MASSAGE
TRSC LASIK
P32
LASIK
TOURISM MALASIA
P42, P49
TOURISM ORGANIZATION
THE IMPERIAL TARA HOTEL
P145
HOTEL
TWIN LOTUS RESORT & SPA
P131
RESORT & SPA
UNITED BMEC (THAI)
P31
CAMPING EQUIPMENT
WAGNON
P127
FLASH LIGHT
The fact of this information is provided by N.C.C. Exhibition Organizer Co., Ltd. and www.silkzpider.com
Friday, May 25, 2007
Friday, May 18, 2007
Amazing Thailand - Paradise for Shopper
I was in Thailand just 3 days and got so many things to do, go , and shop. Let's see how my trip would benefit you.
First Day: I arrived in Thailand early morning and got to the hotel - Pathumwan Princess Hotel (recommend and got deluxe room with special rate from http://www.silkzpider.com/). The hotel's location is perfect-right in the middle of the town adjoining with 7 story shopping mall building named MBK Shopping Center and in the center of the Siam Area. The hotel looks modern and well-maintained. The room is clean and quite large for 2 people.
After getting some refreshment from the hotel, we went shopping at "Siam Paragon" (http://www.siamparagon.co.th/)- the new and modern shopping entertainment in town. There were so many good selections to choose, especially lady shoes, cosmetic, and sport accessories.
After shopping for 2 hours, we had lunch at the "Food Court in this shopping complex". The Thai food was excellent- spicy, sweet, sour...ummm...very tasty, yummy. Assorted kind of food such as Pad-Thai, Tom-Yum-Kung, Assorted Curry with Rice, Assorted and Decorated Bakery, etc.
Then, we went down to "Siam Ocean World" (http://www.siamoceanworld.co.th/) located in the lowest floor of the building. This is the largest aquarium in the Southern Hemisphere. It has 7 zones including weird and wonderful, deep reef, living ocean, rainforest, rocky shore, open ocean, and sea jellies. The admission is 450 Baht for adult and 280 Baht for child. The place was filled with all kinds of aqustic animals including the one that we had never seen in your country.
Then, we went to pay our respect to "Erawan Shine" locally known as "San Pra Prom" located at the junction of Ratchadamri Road and Ploenchit Road. People come here to make specific pray with special offer if their pray is granted. It's just the belief, but I certainly made my pray and hope that he will grant it : )
Then, we went to "Pratunam Area" to buy cloth. This is the wholesale area for clothing located in the center of the Bangkok. Many international and local people come here to buy things for resell in their store. We got so many things for our friends and family back home such as baby clothing, beach bag, hand bag, etc. Imagine nike sport bag was cost me about 5USD. Baby cloth for my nephew cost only 2USD per set. I really love this place.
Now, we went to "Pantip Plaza". This is the place for computer shopping on Phetburi Road in Pratunam District. It is an indoor IT Shopping Mall with 5-story building. We got software, hardware, and computer accessories for lower price than our town. For example, I got Flash Drive SanDisk: Cruzer Micro 1 GB for only 8 USD and Kingston: Data Traveler II 1 GB for only 10USD, etc. I will certainly show this to my boss and my colleague. They will be envy. Glad to come here.
Then, catching a taxi meter (make sure the meter is turned on) to "Suanlum Night Bazaar". This is the night market open until midnigtht located on Wireless Road in Pathumwan District (much like Chatuchak, but open only night time). I didn't get much things from here, but the surrounding is good.
Now, moving to the place named "Patpong"- Thailand's well-known nightlife area. There are so many bar, a lot of people, many product to shop including watch, polo shirt, cloth, lighter, shoes, belt, etc. We had our dinner here ordering from the food stall nearby. Sorry, couldn't remember the name of the plate, just follow other people eating at the same stall. Then, so tired, so we went back to the hotel to recharge our battery for the 2nd day.
Second Day: "Wat Phra Kaew" was our first place to visit. This is the temple of Emerald Buddha and also the Thailand's most important temple. Special things about this place is the robe for this Buddha which will be changed 3 times per year by the King RamaIX considering Thai's seasonal changed-hot season, cold season, and rainy season. The Buddha and the place are cultural rich. "Grand Palace" adjoins Wat Phra Kaew. It used to be royal residence area. Currently, it only uses for occasional ceremonial purposes. It builds with Thai and European style. Very beautiful both Wat Phra Kaew and Grand Palace.
Next stop is "China Town" locally known as "Yaovarath". Most Chinese merchants preferred to stay in this area. We found them everywhere including "Sampeng Lane" which famous in selling all kind of souvenirs in bulk such as six pack or one dozen per item. We got cute hair string, alarm clock, office accessory paper weight, pen, mechanic pencil (All of these in Kitty Collection) : ) Food stall here was also good taste and cheap. We had Noodle with BBQ Pork, Oily Rice with Chicken, and Sugarcane Juice. Perfect Lunch. Then, we went to the place named "Thieves Market" locally known as Nakhon Kasem ( if I'm not mistaken). Merchants here are well known for selling Thai and Chinese antique products stolen from anywhere in Thailand. We bought Buddha here to remind us about our trip to Thailand.
Then, "Khao San Road" was our last place to visit for this 2nd day. This is the place for budget traveller located in Banglumpoo District. It is simply splendid, lively scene. A market with a huge range of goods and hundreds of restaurants. There were so many shops and many of goods with low price such as silver necklace, silver ring, antique furniture, fashion and traditional clothing, music, CD, DVD. Actually, we didn't buy many things here except silver necklace and ring, but we really enjoy the food along this road. We were eating while walking. So many fun and people are so friendly and lively. Oh! foot message here was great. Try it. Help me a lot after a long walk, just 200-300 Baht per hour.
Then, it was time to go back to the hotel to recharge ourselves again.
Third Day: This is a big shopping day. We was going to "Chatuchak Weekend Market". You might call it "The World's Biggest Weekend Market". It is a heaven for bargain shopper. This market is selling everything such as antique, fashion, cloth, wooden crave, live animal, plant, furniture, ceremic, glass, etc....you name it. Imagine, this area contains about 100,000 booths overflowing with people. We spent the whole day walking, eating, sitting, sightseeing in this place.
Now, it's times to get back to the hotel and got ready to catch the flight to go home. We were very tired but worth to visit. We will come back again....Lovely Thailand.....
P.S. Does anyone has any recommendations for different shopping place in Thailand? Please advice....
First Day: I arrived in Thailand early morning and got to the hotel - Pathumwan Princess Hotel (recommend and got deluxe room with special rate from http://www.silkzpider.com/). The hotel's location is perfect-right in the middle of the town adjoining with 7 story shopping mall building named MBK Shopping Center and in the center of the Siam Area. The hotel looks modern and well-maintained. The room is clean and quite large for 2 people.
After getting some refreshment from the hotel, we went shopping at "Siam Paragon" (http://www.siamparagon.co.th/)- the new and modern shopping entertainment in town. There were so many good selections to choose, especially lady shoes, cosmetic, and sport accessories.
After shopping for 2 hours, we had lunch at the "Food Court in this shopping complex". The Thai food was excellent- spicy, sweet, sour...ummm...very tasty, yummy. Assorted kind of food such as Pad-Thai, Tom-Yum-Kung, Assorted Curry with Rice, Assorted and Decorated Bakery, etc.
Then, we went down to "Siam Ocean World" (http://www.siamoceanworld.co.th/) located in the lowest floor of the building. This is the largest aquarium in the Southern Hemisphere. It has 7 zones including weird and wonderful, deep reef, living ocean, rainforest, rocky shore, open ocean, and sea jellies. The admission is 450 Baht for adult and 280 Baht for child. The place was filled with all kinds of aqustic animals including the one that we had never seen in your country.
Then, we went to pay our respect to "Erawan Shine" locally known as "San Pra Prom" located at the junction of Ratchadamri Road and Ploenchit Road. People come here to make specific pray with special offer if their pray is granted. It's just the belief, but I certainly made my pray and hope that he will grant it : )
Then, we went to "Pratunam Area" to buy cloth. This is the wholesale area for clothing located in the center of the Bangkok. Many international and local people come here to buy things for resell in their store. We got so many things for our friends and family back home such as baby clothing, beach bag, hand bag, etc. Imagine nike sport bag was cost me about 5USD. Baby cloth for my nephew cost only 2USD per set. I really love this place.
Now, we went to "Pantip Plaza". This is the place for computer shopping on Phetburi Road in Pratunam District. It is an indoor IT Shopping Mall with 5-story building. We got software, hardware, and computer accessories for lower price than our town. For example, I got Flash Drive SanDisk: Cruzer Micro 1 GB for only 8 USD and Kingston: Data Traveler II 1 GB for only 10USD, etc. I will certainly show this to my boss and my colleague. They will be envy. Glad to come here.
Then, catching a taxi meter (make sure the meter is turned on) to "Suanlum Night Bazaar". This is the night market open until midnigtht located on Wireless Road in Pathumwan District (much like Chatuchak, but open only night time). I didn't get much things from here, but the surrounding is good.
Now, moving to the place named "Patpong"- Thailand's well-known nightlife area. There are so many bar, a lot of people, many product to shop including watch, polo shirt, cloth, lighter, shoes, belt, etc. We had our dinner here ordering from the food stall nearby. Sorry, couldn't remember the name of the plate, just follow other people eating at the same stall. Then, so tired, so we went back to the hotel to recharge our battery for the 2nd day.
Second Day: "Wat Phra Kaew" was our first place to visit. This is the temple of Emerald Buddha and also the Thailand's most important temple. Special things about this place is the robe for this Buddha which will be changed 3 times per year by the King RamaIX considering Thai's seasonal changed-hot season, cold season, and rainy season. The Buddha and the place are cultural rich. "Grand Palace" adjoins Wat Phra Kaew. It used to be royal residence area. Currently, it only uses for occasional ceremonial purposes. It builds with Thai and European style. Very beautiful both Wat Phra Kaew and Grand Palace.
Next stop is "China Town" locally known as "Yaovarath". Most Chinese merchants preferred to stay in this area. We found them everywhere including "Sampeng Lane" which famous in selling all kind of souvenirs in bulk such as six pack or one dozen per item. We got cute hair string, alarm clock, office accessory paper weight, pen, mechanic pencil (All of these in Kitty Collection) : ) Food stall here was also good taste and cheap. We had Noodle with BBQ Pork, Oily Rice with Chicken, and Sugarcane Juice. Perfect Lunch. Then, we went to the place named "Thieves Market" locally known as Nakhon Kasem ( if I'm not mistaken). Merchants here are well known for selling Thai and Chinese antique products stolen from anywhere in Thailand. We bought Buddha here to remind us about our trip to Thailand.
Then, "Khao San Road" was our last place to visit for this 2nd day. This is the place for budget traveller located in Banglumpoo District. It is simply splendid, lively scene. A market with a huge range of goods and hundreds of restaurants. There were so many shops and many of goods with low price such as silver necklace, silver ring, antique furniture, fashion and traditional clothing, music, CD, DVD. Actually, we didn't buy many things here except silver necklace and ring, but we really enjoy the food along this road. We were eating while walking. So many fun and people are so friendly and lively. Oh! foot message here was great. Try it. Help me a lot after a long walk, just 200-300 Baht per hour.
Then, it was time to go back to the hotel to recharge ourselves again.
Third Day: This is a big shopping day. We was going to "Chatuchak Weekend Market". You might call it "The World's Biggest Weekend Market". It is a heaven for bargain shopper. This market is selling everything such as antique, fashion, cloth, wooden crave, live animal, plant, furniture, ceremic, glass, etc....you name it. Imagine, this area contains about 100,000 booths overflowing with people. We spent the whole day walking, eating, sitting, sightseeing in this place.
Now, it's times to get back to the hotel and got ready to catch the flight to go home. We were very tired but worth to visit. We will come back again....Lovely Thailand.....
P.S. Does anyone has any recommendations for different shopping place in Thailand? Please advice....
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