Bangkok (Thailand) – April 29, 2015 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is co-organizing and supporting Publish Asia 2015, which will take place from April 28 to 30, 2015, at the Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre in CentralWorld, Bangkok. More than 400 media executives from across the Asia-Pacific region are expected to attend.

The TAT will host a welcome reception on the eve of the conference (April 28, 2015), featuring exciting cultural performances, excellent local food and great networking opportunities.

Ms. Juthaporn Rerngronasa, Acting Governor and Deputy Governor for International Marketing of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) for Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas, said: “We are proud to host such an important event for the newspaper industry and to welcome high-ranking media representatives so they can see for themselves that business continues smoothly in Thailand despite the ongoing national reconciliation and reform process. As part of the welcome reception, we will take the delegates on a journey of discovery through Thai culture with beautiful cultural performances and delicious Thai cuisine. These characteristics, which make Thai culture, the Thai way of life, and the Thai experience so unique and set Thailand apart from all other countries, are just some of the many aspects that make Thailand so special.”

Publish Asia 2015, now in its 15th year, is the leading event for the Asian newspaper industry. It is organized by WAN-IFRA, the global research and service organization for the publishing industry, representing more than 18,000 publications, 15,000 online portals, and over 3,000 companies from 120 countries. Thailand's Post Publishing Public Company Limited, publisher of the Bangkok Post and Post Today, is a co-organizer of the event in Bangkok.

The CEO conference for senior media managers is complemented by three parallel events – Newsroom Summit Asia, Advertising Summit Asia and Printing Seminar – and also offers a foyer exhibition, masterclasses and numerous networking opportunities.

The event offers Asian media professionals numerous opportunities to exchange ideas, network, and celebrate. These include a welcome reception, the Publish Asia Expo, and the annual Asian Media Awards gala dinner. At the Publish Asia Expo, attendees can connect with providers of services and equipment for the news media industry, who will showcase the latest technologies and services.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Thai Airways International and the Convention and Exhibition Bureau of Thailand are the main local sponsors of the event.

International Public Relations Department, Tourism Authority of Thailand, 1600 New Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand, Tel.: +66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 4545-4548, Fax: +66 (0) 2253 7419, E-mail: [email protected]. Current information can be found at www.TATnews.org.