On 15 September the Thai Minister of Commerce, H.E. Ms. Apiradi Tantraporn  opened the Thailand Innovation and Design Expo (T.I.D.E), at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.  T.I.D.E. 2016, organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion, is in its fourth year and has become the leading exhibition in the area of innovation, creativity and design. These industries are playing a greater role in maintaining Thailand’s competitiveness in the global market. In order to pursue further development, Thailand has  started transforming towards a knowledge based economy with innovation, creativity and design as its key drivers. EABC are organizing a European Pavilion during the T.I.D.E 15-18 September and are hosting 4 European companies; ThaiGerTec, Husqvarna, Hightech Garden and Oscar Biz. EABC President Mr. Rolf-Dieter Daniel and VP Mr. Jan Eriksson and EABC Executives participated in the opening ceremony and had the honor and pleasure to welcome H.E . The Thai Minister of Commerce, H.E. Ms. Apiradi Tantraporn  to our European Pavilion.