| Interview 1 |
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| “Thailand is now the world’s no. 1 rubber producer and its rubber production is in line with the sustainability concept.” |
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Jirawat Tankijingamwong, Secretary-General,
Thai Furniture Industries Association
Deputy Managing Director, Deesawat Industries Co.,Ltd. |
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“To many foreign buyers, furniture expositions in Thailand are very interesting as they offer a vast variety of high-quality furniture products with various stylish designs. In addition, Thailand is abundant in good raw materials for the production of furniture items, such as rubber wood,
water hyacinth, rattan, metal, steel and aluminium. |
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| The TIFF 2008 event is definitely one of the year’s grandest furniture fairs with a most comprehensive range of furniture products to choose from in Thailand. At this event, international buyers will have a chance to see how the Thai furniture sector has responded to the ever-changing demands of worldwide consumers. This is evident in the emphasis on the showcase and promotion of rubber-wood furniture which has become very much in demand. Thailand is now the world’s no. 1 rubber producer and its rubber production is in line with the sustainability concept. This is because most rubber wood used in the furniture industry is byproducts from the rubber industry. Old rubber trees no longer produce sufficient rubber and are usually cut down to plant new ones. So, using rubber wood to produce furniture means no deforestation. Thailand is abundant in rubber trees and this provides a very good supply of raw material for the growing Thai furniture industry.” |
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| Interview 2 |
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“Thai furniture entrepreneurs unite together as a very strong
industrial community.” |
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Vongkot Tangsubkul, President,
Universal Para Woods Co., Ltd. |
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| “The TIFF 2008 event will be a great platform for the Thai furniture industry to show international buyers from around the world what they are capable of and how they unite together as a very strong industrial community. It is also a good chance for Thai furniture entrepreneurs to establish connections and exchange experience and expertise with potential international partners. |
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| At this much-anticipated annual event, visitors from Thailand and beyond will delight in the very best in furniture products and technologies the country has to offer, whether it be in terms of designs or raw materials. Two significant raw materials for furniture production in Thailand are rubber wood and particle boards, both of which come from domestic sources. This contributes significantly to minimizing costs and bringing the furniture prices down for end-consumers. In comparison with other Asian countries, we are second to none in terms of rubber wood production, quality and design.” |
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| Interview 3 |
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| “Visitors to the ‘Design Hall’ will be amazed by a variety of revolutionary furniture designs.” |
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Verachai Kunavichayanont, Managing Director,
Kunakij Furniture Industry Co., Ltd. |
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| “TIFF 2008 is the year’s grandest and most fascinating showcase of furniture innovations in Thailand, and visitors, Thai and foreign alike,
will be impressed by a range of new exciting furniture forms and functions. |
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| “At the event, visitors to the ‘Design Hall’ will be amazed by a variety of revolutionary furniture designs created by prominent Thai designers and SME design groups. International visitors will be surprised how progressive and thorough these designs are, and if they want, they can also discuss with these budding furniture designers who have teamed up together to work on large-size contracts such as hotels and condominiums. All these are sound indications that Thailand has already emerged as a leading furniture producer both in terms of qualified designers and quality raw materials. In addition, overseas visitors to this event will also have a chance to seek business partnerships with leading furniture entrepreneurs in Thailand.” |
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| Interview 4 |
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| “A perfect, all-in-one-place experience for the very best in furniture items Thailand has to offer.” |
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Preecha Phiphatkusolsook, Export Manager,
Index Interfurn Co., Ltd. |
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| “TIFF 2008 is an event not to be missed, especially for overseas visitors who are interested in the very best in furniture items Thailand has to offer.
In addition, the timing of the event is just perfect and very much in line with other similar events in many countries in this region, including Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and China. Both exhibitors and visitors will benefit greatly from this event as they get a chance to keep up-to-date with latest furniture innovations and designs in Thailand, as well as, to meet in person and establish business connections with potential partners.” |
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