Bangkok--18 Apr-- Mr. Siripol Yodmuangcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, presided over the opening ceremony of the 25th Bangkok International Gift Fair 2008 and Bangkok International Houseware Fair 2008 or BIG&BIH-April 2008 at Challenger Hall, Impact Muang Thong Thani. The dual fairs, held bi-yearly in April and October by the Department of Export Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, have been internationally recognized as one of Asia’s best sourcing platforms for gifts, premium, home decorative and household products. This year’s summer show will last until Tuesday 22nd, seeing the first four days (April 17-20) are reserved for trade talks only, while Monday and Tuesday 21st and 22nd will be opened for the public. Editorial Contact: Buranii Chandraparnik, Janya Joycharoen Phone: 02-612-2211-7, 081-841-3767, 081-995-9945