
The twin annual fairs, held in Bangkok from September 7-10, 2017, welcomed more than 11,300 visitors from around the world, some 45 per cent higher than last year’s shows.
The largest numbers of foreign visitors were from China, Malaysia and India, respectively, said Malee Choklumlerd, director-general of the department.
The fairs also generated sales of Bt2.28 billion, an increase of 13.5 per cent from the previous year’s dual events, she added.