THAIFEX-World of Food ASIA 2010 Rescheduled

BANGKOK, April 30, 2010 - In view of the recent closure of some major airports in Europe due to
Eyjafjallajokull volcanic eruptions in Iceland, potentially affecting travel
for exhibitors and visitors from Europe and around the world along with the
current situation in Bangkok, Thailand, a joint decision has been made by the
organizers to reschedule THAIFEX-World of Food ASIA 2010 to 30 June-4 July
2010.

Mrs. Srirat Rastapana, Director-General of the Department of Export
Promotion, the Ministry of Commerce stated, because of these unfortunate
events, the three co-organizing partners of the THAIFEX - World of Food ASIA
2010, the Department of Export Promotion, the Thai Chamber of Commerce and
Koelnmesse, have decided to announce the postponement of the exposition from
May 12th-16th, 2010, to June 30th-July 4th, 2010. The venue of the event will
remain unchanged, at Challenger, IMPACT Muang-Thong-Thani.

"The difficult decision to reschedule the event was made after much
discussion and feedback from the industry. Our purpose is to ensure that
participants' experience at THAIFEX-2010 is more safety. However a stronger
communications campaign will be undertaken in the coming months to further
increase visitors attendance to receive updates of the new trade fair dates
and exhibitors can expect to receive more information on new sea and air
freight deadlines within the week as necessary steps are being taken with the
appointed freight forwarder to ensure a smooth transition," said Mrs. Srirat.

The Director-General of the DEP noted that "The organizers will confirm
that, and also make the grandest and most significant food expositions in
Southeast Asia. You can rest assured that all your expectations for a
comprehensive showcase of latest and international-standard food innovations
will be met. As well, the venue of the event, IMPACT Exhibition Centre, is
currently unaffected due to its location away from Central Bangkok,
international visitors are confident that they will not be affected by the
protest."

THAIFEX - World of Food ASIA 2010 is an excellent opportunity to take a
comprehensive and convenient in food products, food innovations and services.
Among the many exhibition zones featuring 2,100 booths and 1,000 exhibitors,
the first three days, June 30th-July 2nd, will be for business negotiations
(10.00-18.00 hrs.), and the last two days, July 3rd-4th, will be open for
public retailing (10.00-20.00 hrs.). Further information at
www.thaitradefair.com and www.worldoffoodasia.com.

    For more information:
    Usanee Thavornkarn
    Integrated Communication Co., Ltd.
    Email: usanee@incom.co.th

Usanee Thavornkarn of Integrated Communication Co., Ltd., usanee at incom.co.th