The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale, Thailand's annual three-month shopping extravaganza from 1 June until 31 August, 2007, offers world-class shopping, a diverse selection of quality products and services, special discounts of 10 - 70 per cent and promotional offers being extended by participating department stores, shopping complexes and retail outlets along designated ‘Shopping Streets’ in Bangkok and the popular tourist destinations of Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket and Hat Yai.

The ‘Shopping Streets’ provide a convenient opportunity to spot great buys in an exotic range of unique crafts and cottage industry products, including exquisitely hand-crafted decorative items for home and living and fashion accessories, available in the traditional as well as contemporary design.

In addition to discount offers of up to 70 per cent from participating establishments, check out the special promotions offered by retail and service outlets displaying the ‘Thailand Grand Sale’ decal. These include free gifts, vouchers and lucky draw prizes. Visa International is also offering a special gift for visitors who charge 10,000 baht or more* to their Visa card at participating outlets.

To take advantage of these promotional offers, simply look out for the "Amazing Thailand Grand Sale" decal on display at participating outlets and charge your purchases on a Visa card during June 1 – August 31, 2007.

*Terms and conditions may apply.

BANGKOK’S ‘SHOPPING STREETS’
Along Sukhumvit Road from the Siam Discovery Center intersection to The Emporium on Sukhumvit Road

Bangkok’s famous ‘Shopping High Street’ is home to several world-class department stores and shopping plazas namely — Siam Discovery Center, Siam Center, Central World Plaza, Erawan Bangkok, Amarin Plaza, Gaysorn, Central Chidlom, Zen, Home Pro Plus, Robinson Department Store, The Emporium and The Mall Department Store.

2007 AMAZING THAILAND GRAND SALE PROMOTIONAL OFFERS

Department store	Promotion Programme	Promotional Offers	Date
Central Chidlom	Central Mighty Sale	Discounts of 30-70% on selected items	May 25 - June 3, 2007
	Thailand Grand Sale @ Central for Tourists	Tourists receive a 5% discount on the Tourist Privilege Card and receive gifts with purchases of 5,000 baht or more	June 1 - August 31, 2007
	Home Basic	15-50% off kitchenware, bed linens, towels bath accessories, glassware and selected small appliances	June 21 - July 9, 2007
ZEN	Thailand Grand Sale @ ZEN for Tourists	Tourist receive gifts with purchase of 5,000 baht or more	June 1 - August 31, 2007
	ZEN Greatest Sale	10-70% off *Participating brands and vendors	June 26 - July 8, 2007
	End of Season Sale	20-70% off Participating brands and vendors	July 26 - August 5, 2007
Central Plaza	Central Plaza Annual Sale 2007	Grand Sale of up to 80% Be entitled to a chance to purchase a special product – a City Car Grand Prize – at a discount of 70% discount. A total of 9 units are on offer at each Central Plaza location/branch. Visit Central Plaza and receive a coupon to be eligible for a chance to purchase a City Car at a discount of 70%.	June 27 - July 31, 2007
	Central Plaza Privilege Offer for Tourists	Spend 5,000 Baht at all Central Plaza branches and receive a free fashionable shopping bag. (Limited offer of 500 shopping bags only) Register at Central Plaza Airport Chiang Mai and Central Festival Pattaya and receive free souvenirs as a special privilege.	June 27 - July 31, 2007
Robinson	Mid-Year Sale	Discounts of 15-50% Receive a free premium when shopping at Robinson	June 28 - July 8, 2007
	Tourist Privilege for Visa Card Offer 1	Present your Visa card at the customer service counter and receive a free Tourist Discount Coupon for a 10% discount	June 1 - July 9, 2007
	Tourist Privilege for Visa Card Offer 2	Present your Visa card at the customer service counter and receive a free - 10% discount coupon for purchases of 4,000 Baht or more - 20% discount coupon for purchases of 10,000 Baht or more - 20% discount coupon for purchases of 20,000 Baht or more	June 1 - July 9, 2007
Siam Center		The Tourist Discount Card is applicable with a valid passport. Please present this card at the information counter to redeem discounts of 5-70% for participating shops on the Ground (G) Floor.
The Mall	The Mall Anniversary Sale	Sales of 10-70%	June - July 2007
	The Mall Grand Sale ( Lod Kra Nam)	Sales of 15-70%	July - August 2007
The Emporium	Ultimate Sale	Sales of 30-70%	July - August 2007
	Exotique Thai	Sales of 10-20%	July - August 2007
Siam Paragon	Ultimate Sale	Sales of 30-70% Special at Siam Paragon, sales of 20% for Tourist at Exotique Thai (Gift' de' L' Oriental)	July - August 2007
Siam Discovery Center		The Tourist Discount Card is applicable with a valid passport. Please present this card at information counter to redeem 5-70% discount for participating shops on the Ground (G) Floor
Ratchaprasong District		Ratchaprasong's famous annual Summer Sale Shoppers will find bargains galore at their favourite clothing stores right in the heart of Bangkok, as Summer comes to an end, and Ratchaprasong's famous annual Summer Sale period gets underway. From high-end luxury fashion to home décor and local fashion, there simply will be no better time to find some great bargains. June – Ratchaprasong Jumbo Sale In addition, in late June, experience the Ratchaprasong Jumbo Sale, with big reductions and in-mall activities throughout the district. July – 'Ratchaprasong Last Chance’ Sale Then late July heralds a weekend 'Ratchaprasong Last Chance’ Sale, in which remaining merchandise will be specially priced at all stores, as time runs out before new season collections for Autumn-Winter come onto the racks.	June 1 - August 31, 2007
CentralWorld	Mid-Year Sales Up to 80% savings	Present a passport or ID card to receive the Tourist Privilege Card at CentralWorld's Information Center, 1st floor, Central Court Zone	June 1 - August 31
Gaysorn	End of Season Sale	Offering discounts of up to 70% offered by over 50 participating top brands and Thai brands	June 1 - August 31
Erawan Bangkok		Enjoy price reductions at a variety of stores, including Burberry, Coach and other brands plus special deals on health and wellness located on Erawan Bangkok's top floor	June 1 - August 31
Amarin Plaza		Explore a wide range of attractively-priced Thai products and crafts in an indoor market setting. Look out for bargains and unique items. Additionally, Amarin's food court on the 4th floor is a very affordable way to savour the many flavours of Thai cuisine.
President Tower Arcade		Find it all here as you shop in an elegant and relaxing shopping atmosphere. Silk offerings include luxurious scarves, neckties, tapestries, and silken home décor and accessories. For silver and jewelry lovers, it's a paradise with a handful of authentic and originally designed silver and jewellery boutiques for you to choose from. Generating big buzz amongst Bangkok's foodies is Fogo Vivo, an authentic Brazilian Churrascaria restaurant and bar, Sawasdeeis a charming Thai-home-style restaurant. Other famous outlets include Nippon Tei, Beijing 9, C'est bonl, Bawarchi, Shin Daikoku, and Matteo.
Central Festival Phuket	Beyond the Beach Welcome to Paradise of Fashion, Food and Fun	Find the big brand names – Armani A|X; CK Calvin Klein Jeans, DKNY, Nautica, Lacoste, Nike...and after you have found your favorite outfit, enjoy some of the best food the island has to offer. With more than 250 shops offering an irresistible selection of international and local brands, you will be spoilt for choice. No where in Phuket will you be able to indulge in such exciting variety.
King Power Duty Free at Suvarnabhumi Airport		Be amazed by the sheer range of duty free and top quality brand name products as you browse along Shopping Street at the longest airport in the world.
King Power Downtown Duty Free Mall (Rangnam Road)		Enjoy a unique experience, something truly special... A place that no holidaymaker should miss – art and culture combined with the fun of shopping, dining and entertainment.

TAT’S AMAZING THAILAND GRAND SALES LUCKY DRAW
20 April – 31 May
Visit the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s official web site, www.TourismThailand.org, and register during 20 April – 31 May for your chance to win a free tour package to Thailand.

AMAZING THAILAND GRAND SALE FAIR 2007
June 21 – 24, 2007
10.00 – 20.00 hrs
At Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok

The Thailand Grand Sale Fair 2007, the biggest annual exposition of the best products and services available in Thailand, is a hot favourite with ardent shoppers. The three-day consumer fair provides convenient one-stop shopping for a varied selection of quality products from around Thailand at special discounts of 10-50 per cent and consistently attracts great interest from international visitors as well as local residents.

The fair is divided into three zones.

• Grand Sale Zone
  Quality products such as clothes, accessories, leather products, designer and brand name products at special prices
  
  
• Grand Service Zone – For Travellers
  The Grand Service Zone is a specially-designated area for travel and tourism-related products and services such as accommodation, tourist attractions, airlines as well as domestic and international tour packages.
  
  Royal Orchid Holidays
  Thai Airways International, the national carrier, is also offering specialized holidays and valuable savings on holidays in Thailand. Simply contact your travel agent or a Thai Airways International office. Or visit www.thaiairways.com
  
  
• Lifestyle and Leisure Zone
  The Lifestyle and Leisure zone highlights New Generation tourism lifestyles and options.
  
  Follow The Royal Family’s Project
  A special exhibition to mark the auspicious occasion of the 80th birthday anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.
  
  To the Thai nation, His Majesty the King is the Guiding Light and beloved Father of the Nation. Exhibits reflect His Majesty’s tremendous vision and foresight and lifetime achievements. The various royal projects have benefited the Thai people in many aspects. Products from the royal projects will also be available on sale.
  
  For further information, visit
  www.amazinggrandsale.com

BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL FASHION FAIR &
BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL LEATHER FAIR 2007
At the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC)
Trade days: August 22 – 24, 2007
Public days: August 25- 26, 2007

The twin shows – the Bangkok International Fashion Fair and the Bangkok International Leather Fair, is an international showcase featuring the latest trends in fashion design, style, clothing and fashion accessories, including items in leather and what’s hot in Exotic Asia. Established designers and new talent from around Asia, especially the countries of the Asean region, will be on hand to personally showcase their best creations for the 2007 Spring/Summer collections.

Exhibition Highlights
Fashion Design, Sourcing from First to Finish, Brand Preference, Pick & Pay, Exotic Asia, International & Asia Power, Bags and Totes, Foot Moves, Material and Tanning, Fashion Supporting and Related Services.

Web site: www.thaitradefair.com/fairin/biff07

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Contact information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 Ext. 2955 – 58
Fax: +66 (0) 2652 8234

TAT Call Centre:
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