Producers see expo as a sign of the times

The event is expected to boost local sales by 10 per cent or more than Bt240 million from last year's level.

The overall market is worth Bt4 billion.

The expo organisers, besides showcasing innovations and state-of-the-art technologies, has invited international advertising and signage associations from the US, India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea and China, to take part.

It is also intended to open a window of business opportunity for those from overseas to learn about a variety of cutting-edge products manufactured by Thai entrepreneurs, as well as opening the door for local businesses to expand into new overseas markets. - The Nation

Quantas flying high after two awards

Qantas has been named Best Airline Australasia and one of |the world's top airlines in the 2008 Skytrax World Airline Awards.

The executive general man-ager of airline, John Borghetti, said Qantas, which ranked third in the Skytrax list, had been listed in the world's top five airlines for six consecutive |years in the prestigious survey - one of only two airlines to achieve this.

"The awards are testament to our ongoing investment in premium product and to our people, who continue to deliver excellent customer service to our passengers," he said.

Borghetti said Qantas had achieved additional awards in two other categories: Best First Lounge and Best Economy Catering. - The Nation