Mrs. Srirat Rattapana, Director-General of Export Promotion Department (DEP) recently presided over  the opening of  Bangkok Trend 2011/12  Workshop organized by DEP in cooperation with  Kasetsart University and associations in the fashion industry as part of  its support  to  prepare manufacturers and designers for BIFF& BIL 2010 and enhance Thailand potential to become ASEAN and global fashion hub.  New collections developed from the workshop will be selected for the fashion shows at BIFF& BIL 2010 to be held on 1-4 April 2010 at Challenger Hall 1-3, Impact  Muang Thong Thani.     

In picture : Mrs. Srirat Rattapana (middle), Director-General of Export Promotion Department  (DEP) poses with Asst. Prof. Anothai Cholachatpinyo (4th from right)  from Kasetsart University and executives of DEP and associations  - (from left) Mrs. Kalayanee Sirikul, Chief of DEP’s Fashion Fair Division;  Mrs. Netpreeya Choomchaiyo, Director of DEP’s Office of Product Value Development; Mrs. Pranee Kuruvelukorn, Executive Director of Thai Tanning Industry Association; Mr. Somsak Srisupornvanit, Executive Director of the Thai Weaving Industry Association; Mr. Suwipan Thisyamondol, Executive Director of DEP’s Office of Export Promotion Activities; Mrs. Patcharawan Boonnamsap, Board of Director of Thai Garment Manufacturers Association and Mr. Jumnong Nawasmittawong, Executive Director of Thai Garment Manufacturers Association.