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International Recognition 89
The Thailand Exhibition Association (TEA) 90
Convention Promotion Fund 91
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) 94
TCEB’s Progression 97
First Era: 2003 – 2007 97
Second Era: 2007 – 2017 97
Third Era: 2017 – present 98
Four Decades of Pride 99
World Orchid Conference: 103
The first commercial exhibition hosted in Thailand
An International Win 106
The Largest Conference Held in Thailand 109
Government Hosted Conference 111
Financiers Meeting 113
APEC Leaders Summit 116
The One Young World Summit 119
Incentive Travel 121
Exhibitions 126
BOI Fair 129
Heart of the People 130
Love and Warmth at Winter’s End 139
Moving Forward & Meeting Challenges 141
National Convention and Exhibition Day 145
The Thai MICE Journey 146
Bibliography 152
Photo Credits 155
Appendix 158
Co-Founders & Contributors of the Convention Promotion Fund 158
MICE Activities in Thailand 159
Publication Development Committee 178
