Bangkok--Jun 10--Hill & Knowlton Thailand
Internet users in Thailand who log onto www.MSN.co.th/billgates before June 23rd will have the chance to meet Bill Gates, Microsoft’s Chairman and Chief Software Architect, when he visits Thailand for the first time on June 30th.
Three winners will be chosen to have their picture taken with Mr. Gates as they receive their prize of the latest high-tech notebook from SVOA. In addition, they will accompany Mr. Gates to a showcase of students’ work completed under Microsoft Thailand’s life long learning programme. They will then be given special passes to attend an exciting exclusive talk by Mr. Gates examining the future of technology, which will be attended by thousands of industry figures.
“This is a fantastic chance for three lucky winners to meet the founder of the world’s largest software company and one of the most renowned figures in the IT industry,” commented Andrew McBean, Managing Director, Microsoft (Thailand). “As well as receiving great prizes, they will also have the chance to catch a glimpse at how innovation in technology is integrating people and business and shaping the way we live today and tomorrow.”
Once on www.MSN.co.th/billgates, visitors will be asked to complete 10 simple multiple choice questions. The second part of the competition will give users the opportunity to express their opinion on how they see technology changing their lives in the future. Finally, a third section will ask five multiple choice survey questions, with the findings being used by Mr. Gates during his speeches.
While in the country, Mr. Gates is expected to discuss key projects that will progress lifelong learning initiatives in Thailand and help build the software eco-system within the country. Equally as important, he will be demonstrating how integrated innovation in technology will drive business value and competitive advantage for Thai businesses.
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Established in 1993, Microsoft (Thailand) Limited provides world-class software that is easy to use and localized to suit the local market’s needs. It also has a compelling and consistent platform to build powerful business solutions that can scale from a notebook computer to a mainframe — class multiprocessor systems using Microsoft technology. For further information, information, please visit the Microsoft (Thailand) website at: http://www.microsoft.com/thailand.
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