PEAR Agency Announces its April Listing of Bangkok Cultural and Networking Events for Thailand's Expat Business Community

The PEAR Agency, Thailand's sole executive assistant recruitment firm, has announced its monthly listing of Bangkok social, cultural, and networking events for Thailand's working professionals. As a service to its small business and corporate clients, as well as the general business community, PEAR selects those events and meetings aimed at the Kingdom's growing population of foreign business owners and expat professionals. The listing for April is as follows:

**ADEX & Boat Thai 2007**
Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) and Boat Thai 2007 will join forces to deliver one of the region's most exciting shows for boat and dive enthusiasts. Spanning wall-to-wall floor space of 7,000 square meters, ADEX and Boat Thai will be collocated in Hall 106 of the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) from April 27-29th.

**OTOP to the World 2007**
Over 500 local manufacturers will be displaying their One Tambon One Product (OTOP) merchandise to buyers and visitors from around the world. April 17-22nd at The Challenger IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi.

**Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand**
Thailand's ICT Minister, Sitthichai Pookaiyaudom: Much Ado about Satellites: Temasek's Takeover of Shin and the Future of the Thai Telecommunications Sector. Penthouse, Maneeya Center, 518/5 Ploenchit Road, (connected to the BTS Skytrain Chitlom station), Patumwan, Bangkok. Exact date TBA. Visit FCCThai.com for confirmation.

**The Lighthouse Club (The Construction Industry’s Charity & Social Club)**
Members of the LHCB and prospective members and guests regularly meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Bull's Head Pub & Restaurant on Sukhumvit soi 33/1, 2nd floor lounge area. The meeting starts at 7:00 pm. A 200 baht donation is expected.

**Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce**
DanCham is the first Danish Chamber in the South East Asia region and one of the most active Chambers in Thailand. To learn more about their activities, meet board members at the Admiral's Pub & Restaurant, Sukhumvit Soi 18, on April 19th at 6:30 pm.

**Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce**
AustCham Thailand's monthly business networking function, Sundowners, is a great opportunity for members and guests of the Chamber to meet, network and exchange views in a social environment. Next meeting is April 4th at 6:00 at Met Bar, The Metropolitan, Bangkok. Cost is 750 baht for non-members.

**Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commerce**
Members and guests meet every second Thursday of the month for a networking social at the Atrium Hotel, 1880 New Petchburi Road, Bangkok. Next meeting is April 12th, at 6:00 pm.

**The British Club**
Become a member of the British Club between Silom and Suriwongse roads to take part in monthly wine tastings, as well as a variety of regular family, sports, and social events. Telephone: +66 (0) 2234 0247