AMAZING THAILAND FESTIVAL 2009 AT MID VALLEY

The Amazing Thailand Festival 2009 also known as Made in Thailand Outlet held from August 14-16, 2009, at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre. The event showcases the products and services from Thailand, example the variuos food from the North to the South of Thailand, handicrafts and the hospitality of its people. This event co-organised between the Department of Export Promotion (DEP), Royal Thai Embassy, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) & Siam Connections.

Relaxing time with the Thai Traditional Massage.
Khun Wiboon (Director of TAT,KL) & Khun Nanatee (Director of DEP) sharing a laugh with Eric Leong (famous TV presenter)

VIP in attendance : Khun Wiboon (Director of TAT,KL), Khun Juthaporn (Deputy Governor of TAT) & Khun Saratwadee (Asst Director of TAT, KL)

VIP group photo.

PRESS CONFERENCE BY TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND

Khun Juthaporn given her speech.

Among the medias & guests.

THE OPENING CEREMONY

VIP

VIP group photos onstage after the launching.

FRUITS CARVING & UMBRELLA PAINTING

Some fine fruits carving on display.

Food demonstrations

Umbrella painter in action....woooww...

Umbrella painter swarmed by the photographers...opposite hall having the KL Photgrapher Festival...eemmm...good opportunity for them...

Painted umbrellas on display...colorful & very attractive.


THE PERFORMANCE

Specially flown from Thailand, a group of beautiful dancers .

Cultural Performance : Muay Thai

Cultural Performance : The dancers in vibrant & colurful costume on stage .

Cultural Performance : Khon Dance

Cultural Performance : Northern Dance

Media Shopping Trip July 29-Aug 2,2009 : ETC.....

Another trip to Bangkok. Another shopping to be done! Along with me a group of media : Nik Hazirah ( Wanita Magazine), Eason (Travel Leisure) & Low (Traveller's Digest). The trip focuses on the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2009, brought us to few shopping complex around the Ratchaprasong area namely Central World, Central Chidlom, Siam Paragon, Siam Centre, Zen & Amarin.Other media from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Shanghai & Guangzhou (China).

Me at PATPONG,entertainment area at Silom, shopping at the night bazaar is not recommended...pricey!
Souvenir shopping at NaRaya (Thai brands)....me with (Left-Right : Nova (Photojournalist from Hong Kong), Khun Pim@Yijuan (PR Manager of TAT Shanghai Office),Eason, Low and a tour guide...sorry forget his name...)

Me with our tour guide Khun Fanta, Eason & Nik inside the BTS enroute to Siam Centre Station

With Low & Eason at National Stadium BTS Station.

Group photo with other media from Taiwan, Hong Kong, China

I believe I can fly..not really...at FOUR SEASONS HOTEL,BANGKOK with stunning painting.

Central World.

Eeemmmm...

Inside the Central Chidlom Shopping Centre

With Nik in our plane (THAI AIRWAYS) back to Kuala Lumpur.

Media Shopping Trip July 29-Aug 2,2009 : SHOPPING COMPLEXES

All media have been shown the shopping complexs around the Ratchaprasong area in Bangkok. Namely Central Chidlom, Zen, Central World, Siam Paragon and Amarin.

Me at ZEN Shopping Complex.

Shopping spree...Amazing Thailand Grand Sale offers up to 70%.
Media Group photo at the Central World.

Shopping galore....for eyes only (for me la...)

Central World

Food Loft at Central World..Halal food easily available.

So do Prayer Room

Shop + Buying = Shopping

Another media group photo at the ZEN

Me at ZEN.

Media Shopping Trip July 29-August 2, 2009 : ERAWAN MUSEUM

The Erawan Museum also known as the Elephant Museum contained the world' largest three-head elephant statue. The Erawan Museum owned by the same company as the Ancient City.The tour started from the base of the pedestal which is a kind of museum of antiquities. Then go up inside right up to the belly of the elephant. It houses the late Khun Lek's (owner) priceless collection of ancient religious objects. Tours of the museum start in the lower level of the pedestal, which houses the oldest artifacts.

The timetable to visit the museum.

The huge bronze sculpture stands on the base pedestal decorated with millions of tiny tiles enameled in the fashion of Thai Benjarong ceramics.

Some shops selling local delicacies & fruits.

The magnificent ceiling with stories.

The stairs.

The window ( in the elephant belly) that gives fine view of surrounding area.

Cute & colourful elephant souvenir for visitors.

Group photo with our tour guide Mr Fanta.

Media Shopping Trip : July 29-August 2,2009 : ANCIENT CITY, SAMUT PRAKARN

My Malaysian Media visited the Ancient City, Samut Prakarn located about 30 mins from Bangkok. This unique city, is an excellent reflection of Thailand's multi-faceted ancient culture presented in an authentic and visually exciting setting.Tour around this city by mini tram, it took us hours to visit the some of 116 tourists spots of interest in Thailand.

The GATE : Gateway to Thailand's Cultural Heritage
The cultural performance.

Some of the reproductions & reconstructed historical building & tourist spots in Thailand :

SUMERU MOUNTAINS

The FLOATING VILLAGE

THE GRAND PALACE

THE COURAGE OF THE PEOPLE OF BANG RAJAN

THE GREAT BATTLE OF YUTHAHATHI

THE STUPA OF PHRA MAHA THAT, RATCHABURI

Briefing by our tour guide.

Group photo.

Media Shopping Trip July 29-August 2, 2009 : DINNER CRUISE ALONG CHAO PHRAYA RIVER

After a brief tour around the River City Shopping & Antique Centre, we enjoyed the magnificent view along the Chao Phraya River and okay international buffet dinner onboard of Grand Pearl Cruise.

The Grand Palace.
Bangkok night view.

Wat Arun @ Temple of the Dawn..one of the oldest temple in Bangkok.

While enjoy the international buffet, the group of media also get to know each other better...

Another night view along river captured by me...

Me, photgraphed with the Grand Palace as a background.

Enjoy the dinner & laughter & many stories..

At the River City pier with Nova, one of the journalist from Hong Kong.