Asia Books & Aim Inlines invites all Asia Books members to a full day seminar By Stephen Sharpiro for the “24/7 Innovation Seminar - Surviving and Thriving in an Age of Change” on July 10, 2008. Learn to create a culture of innovation in your organization with world-renowned authority and expertise in innovation and creativity.
Event: SAP Summit'08 Bangkok
Location: Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre
Date: 17 June, 2008
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Plenary SAP SummIT'08's focuses will be in new industries and also our latest technology stack; SAP NetWeaver.
Highlights topics:
- SAP NetWeaver : Learn more about our SAP NetWeaver. Our latest technology offerings. It's been introduced as SAP's Enterprise Service Architecture (ESA).
- SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP ERP).
- SAP Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM).
- SAP Solutions for SME (SAP All-In-One and SAP Business One)
- SAP Solutions for Utilities / Telecommunication / Government / Public Sector / CPG.
A very special event at the Neilson Hays Library, starting 14 May 2008, 7.30PM.
Last month, those who came to S.P. Somtow's new book launch at the Neilson Hays Library were treated to a glimpse of his yet-to-be-published book, "JADE". Somtow read two chapters from the book, and it was such a big hit that the Library asked him to come back and read more! He has agreed to give readings every two months, on a subscription basis.
Live readings from novels were a wildly popular attraction in the 19th century, such as Charles Dickens' famous 1867 reading tour of the US. He enchanted thousands of people with his dramatic and entertaining readings from his novels. Library members and friends in Bangkok will be the first to enjoy the revival of this exciting tradition, unique in the world today!
The dates for the remainder of 2008:
14 May
16 July
24 September
19 November
Time: 7.30PM
Subscription fees:
Members -- B400
Non-members -- B800
Single sessions:
Members -- B150
Non-members -- B250
Every session will include a recap of the story so far, so if youmiss a session, you won't be left behind!
For more information, contact the Library at 02-233-1731.
Here is some information about the Neilson Hays Library, including a map.
Source: Erin's newsletter
Date: 23 - 25 May, 2008
Owner: Department of Education Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Department of Education Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will host the World-Class Smart School which aims to develop personnel in the field of education in line with guaranteeing the quality of education under Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) management. The event will focus on management practices and theories applicable to all BMA schools, highlighting their capabilities and potential. BMA school managers, teachers and students will also stage an academic exhibition. It is hoped that the event will advance the cause of Thai education throughout the BMA and beyond.
Venue: QSNCC
Date: 15 - 18 May, 2008
Venue: Plenary Hall 1-3 , Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok
Organized by: N.C.C. Exhibition Organizer Co.,Ltd. (NEO)
Supported by
• Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)• Wahoo Diving Center• NAUI Asia Pacific• DAN Asia Pacific• Photo Business Association• Krungthai Card PCL.• Thailand Post Co.,Ltd.
Official Media
FiNS Magazine
Objectives
• To Promote and support tourism industry • To create and promote the good image of Thailand as a tourism capital city of Asia• To promote dive / adventure destinations
Money Expo 2008 will take place at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The event will feature leading banks and financial institutions, offering fully-integrated finance services, including home loans, personal loans, hire-purchase, credit cards, savings and insurance products. For your most convenience, use public transportation to visit QSNCC.
Date: 8 - 11 May, 2008
Owner: Media Associated Co., Ltd.
36th National Book Fair & Bangkok International Book Fair 2008
Date: 26 March - 7 April, 2008
Owner: The Publishers and Booksellers Associations of Thailand (PUBAT)
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. : Mar 26, 2008
10 a.m. - 9 p.m. : Mar 27 - Apr 7, 2008
Following comments made during the last Bangkok International Book Fair, the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT) have decided to reduce the number of days of the International Book Fair 2008, from twelve to just five days. In addition, the international zone will be situated in a more prominent area, namely the meeting room 1-4. These are conveniently located at the front of the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, to ensure maximum access from the public.
Objectives:
- To initiate and promote the role of Thailand as the buying and selling of copyrights hub in this region.
- To provide a global meeting place for the exchange of ideas for those involved in the printing and publishing industry.
- To create a marketplace for domestic and overseas publishers.
Slogan: “Open a Book: Open the World”
This slogan vividly conveys the idea that books are the gateway to the world, whether it is the world of fantasy and imagination reached through fiction, or the world of facts and information accessed through non-fiction.
Source: www.bangkokibf.com
- Tomorrow is your last chance to visit the March exhibition: Burma 2007 - Uprising, Crackdown and Now.
The exhibit will feature photographs taken by Burmese citizen journalists of the demonstrations in August – September 2007 calling for freedom and democracy. Photographs of everyday lives of people as well as beautiful scenery in Burma will also be displayed. Captions will be provided in both Japanese and English.
- In addition, FCCT features another exhibition of photographs which will close on March 31 titled, 'Free Burma's political Prisoners Now!'.
The photographs are images of political prisoners' lives, forms of punishment and conditions in detention, and education efforts behind bars. They include portraits of political prisoners currently detained including those held in the notorious Insein Prison, as well as those who have died in custody or since their release. There are now at least 1,873 political prisoners in Burma.
The exhibition is sponsored by the Forum for Democracy in Burma (FDB) and Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), who view the release of all political prisoners as the most crucial step in any further move towards political settlement of Burma's political and social crises.
Exhibition Hours: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
The 36th National Book Fair and the Bangkok International Book Fair 2008 is back! With hundreds of booths, and their big discounts, and numerous exhibitions and activities, the event is being held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Hall until April 7. The international book fair ends on Sunday, March 30.
Below are some highlights:
- An exhibition on Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana's life and written works. At the 'Shining Rainbow' corner, you can express your gratitude to the late princess by buying a ten-baht card and writing your condolence messages, or a 'Shining Rainbow' CD-book set sold at the booth. All proceeds will go to five charity organisations under the auspices of the late HRH Princess.
- At Booth Z02, children will get a chance to learn about global warming and to check on how their own daily habit may have contributed to the phenomenon. A similar theme is also the focus of booth X07, with activities on tree planting, and how to reduce, reuse and recycle.
- Booth Z04 revolves around the concept of Book Start, with ideas on how parents can induce their child into the world of books from a very young age.
- Enjoy discounts of up to 50 per cent at the booth of Silkworm Books, Mekong Press and Paragon Asia (offers last until tomorrow, so you'd better hurry!)
- Tomorrow (March 30) afternoon, from 1 to 2 pm, Sathaporn booth (E02) will launch a Thai translation of best-selling Taiwanese book titled Mae Phom Keb Khaya Khai (My Mother Is a Garbage Scavenger).
- On Tuesday (April 1), from 2 to 4 pm, Nanmee Books' booth features a special book launch of the Thai translation of Sirin Pattanothai' s memoir entitled The Dragon's Pearl or Mook Mangkorn. Sirin and her elder brother Wanwai will talk about their unforgettable experiences being sent to China during the early days of the communist revolution. On Thursday (April 3), from 3 to 5 pm, the publisher will launch a new collection of short stories and eight novel books by Prapassorn Sewikul. The event is to celebrate the diplomat-writer' s sixtieth birthday anniversary with a special poetry recitation and a roundtable panel by prominent literary critics and writers.
- The booth of the Quest Foundation (O06) which specialises in books by Krishnarmurti will launch a Thai translation of the guru's book titled Can Humanity Change. The foundation has imported several more books and DVDs, in English and Thai. Among them are: Think on These Things, Don't Make a Problem of Anything, A Flame of Learning, Choiceless Awareness, and Social Responsibility.
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When? Friday, March 28, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Where? Coffee World, Silom Complex, B Floor
How do I get there? Silom Complex is connected via a bridge from Saladaeng BTS Station on the northern side of the station and also Kitty corner from the MRT Silom Station. Located at 191 Silom Road, just south of the intersection of Silom and Rama IV Road. Coffee World is in the lowest level.
What? This will be a casual affair to get you geared up for the rest of the evening (at your leisure). It's Friday night. It's the end of March. It's a great group of people. It's a chance to dive into a cultural exchange in depth. How many more reasons do you need to come out and play with us?
Why? FUN, LAUGHS, LEARNING, NEW FRIENDS
What about food and drinks? They only have simple drinks and light snacks, so I would recommend having dinner before you arrive. There is a huge selection of restaurants in Silom Complex as well to suit your taste so it is a convenient venue all the same.
Source: http://www.meetup.com/
The following events will take place tomorrow, March 27, at The Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand (FCCT).
- UNESCAP Press Conference: Launch of the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2008 (10:00 am) - Click here for details.
- International Association of Business Communications presents: Business Helping the Environment (12:15 pm) - Click here for details.
- Contemporary World Cinema: The Bet Collector and a short film, Boiling Point (8:00 pm) - Click here for details.
Writing for a Niche Market or a Wider World?
A round-table discussion with Dean Barrett, Christopher Moore, Stephen Leather, and Colin Cotterill
When? Wednesday, March 26 at 8:00 pm
How much? Cover charge for non-members: 300 Baht
Where? Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand
Where's that? Penthouse, Maneeya Center Building, 518/5 Ploenchit Road (connected to the BTS Skytrain Chitlom station)
More info? Website: http://www.fccthai.com/
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