Page 5 - Pride of the Nation - Pride of the Nation : The History of MICE in Thailand
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The Origins of MICE 7
MICE Beginnings 9
Thailand’s MICE History: The Pride of a Kingdom 12
Arts & Disciplines: Early Rattanakosin Era 15
Conference to Revise the Tripitaka 18
Conference on Pharmacopeia 21
Public Health Conference 23
Stepping Out onto the World Stage 27
International Exhibition 1862 AD: Siam’s Debut to the Western World 30
Siam at the Paris Expo of 1867 34
The Astrology Convention at Wakor 38
Popularity of Siam 41
The National Exhibition Siam’s First Grand Exhibition 47
National Exhibition on Si Chang Island (Koh Si Chang) 54
Improving the Siam Exhibits 55
The First Agricultural Commerce Exhibition in Siam as Aid to Farmers 60
Medical Care for the Impoverished 61
Siam Steps-up and Out 63
World Class Expo: “The Siamese Kingdom Exhibition” 67
The First International Conference in Siam 69
Best Foot Forward 73
The First International Exhibition 79
Industry Cooperation 82
Industry Solidarity 83
The Formal Birth of the MICE Industry in Thailand 87
The First Board of Directors for the TCPA 87
