CHIANG MAI – The northern province of Chiang Mai is gearing up to host the Lanna Expo 2016 in June and July, hoping to boost local entrepreneurs’ competitiveness following the opening of the ASEAN Economic Community.
Chiang Mai Governor Pawin Chamniprasart convened a meeting with relevant officials at the provincial city hall to follow up on the progress of preparations being made for the Lanna Expo. To be held for the fourth time this year, the event is scheduled for June 30 through July 6 at the Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Center.
The expo will offer visitors various types of products and services, including tourism products, industrial crafts and health services. There will also be exhibitions showcasing the potential of entrepreneurs in the Upper Northern Provincial Cluster in various aspects, along with academic seminars.
The attendants at the meeting expected the Lanna Expo to help enhance local operators’ capabilities and give them a competitive edge against others in the ASEAN Community era. More discussions will be arranged concerning other details of the expo, such as zoning and the tackling of problems compiled from previous events.
