Food & Fun at USA Fair 2009-Clean & Green

The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM) joins hands with The U.S. Embassy to present USA Fair 2009-Clean & Green, where top American brands will be displaying and selling their products and services. The annual event, under the theme “Clean & Green”, will be held on 19-22 November 2009 at Royal Paragon Hall on the 5th floor of Siam Paragon Shopping Complex. Well-known model Sirinya Bishop will also attend the event as the fair’s Ambassador for this year, accompanied by the event’s mascot, Mr. Clean & Green Fair Bear.


To celebrate the success of eco-friendly businesses, AMCHAM in association with Amway (Thailand) Limited, American International Assurance Company, Limited – Thailand (AIA Thailand), Coca-Cola (Thailand) Limited, Dow Chemical Thailand Limited, and Ford Sales & Service (Thailand) Co., Ltd. will hold the USA Fair 2009-Clean & Green. Participants will learn about climate control policy as introduced by US president Barack Obama, and many other interesting ‘Clean & Green’ ideas such as an organic farm practicing natural way to control pests and diseases, the process of clean and green chemistry, activities about science and education, green car with a class-leading fuel-efficient technologies, and other environmentally-friendly projects.

Mr. David Carden, AMCHAM President said “This year, we are excited to pursue under the Obama Administration, the U.S. policies energy and environment to advance energy and climate securities to promote economic recovery efforts, accelerate job creation, and drive clean energy manufacturing.”

Mr. Preecha Prakobkit, Managing Director of Amway (Thailand) Limited said “Amway has been an AMCHAM member for 22 years and has been supporting the USA Fair for 4 years in a row. Amway realizes that the fair always offers quality products and activities which benefits both people and society. This idea is really compatible with the policy of Amway, especially the theme of the fair this year ‘Clean and Green’ which helps promote the environmental friendly and corporate social responsibility projects to which Amway also commits. Amway would like to take this great opportunity to present our organic farm practicing natural way to control pests and diseases, no-animal tested products, recycle packages which are all environmental-friendly and consumer-oriented at the same time. Please come and visit us at our organic farm model where visitors could learn about sustainability and environmental friendly farming methods with a lot of souvenirs to giveaway and interesting activities for you to join at Amway booth.”

Mr. Michael Parker, Chief Marketing Officer of American International Assurance Company, Limited – Thailand (AIA Thailand) said, “AIA Thailand has been operating life insurance business in Thailand for more than 70 years. We think of ourselves as innovators but in line with sustainability and longevity. One of AIA Thailand’s core policies is to instill a “Think Green” concept to our people both at work and at home. At work, we engage our people in energy saving and reducing the environmental impact of our business operations, particularly through reduced electricity and paper usage. Our “Operation Green” concept centers on targeting new ways that high technology can result in smarter and more efficient process. The adoption of Imaging and Workflow technology and e-Worksheet are examples of Operation Green projects which save time, office materials and energy.

AIA Thailand also organizes Green Activities by bringing AIA Smile Volunteers, our employee volunteer program, to be Green Ambassadors in reforestation projects. We also invite AIA staff to initiate Green Projects that can better the environment and address climate change through our Be Green with AIA project.”

Mr. Jorge Garduno, General Manager of Coca-Cola (Thailand) Limited said "Coca-Cola is delighted to once again sponsor the USA Fair in support of strong ties between the Kingdom of Thailand and the USA. We're particularly pleased to support the 'Clean and Green' theme of this year's Fair given its fit with our sustainability focus at Coca-Cola. From community water projects to multi-year recycling initiatives, we are committed to making a positive difference in the world by making sustainability part of everything we do."

Dr. Molly Peifang Zhang, Country Manager of Dow Chemical Thailand Limited added "Our 2015 sustainability goals focus on Sustainable Chemistry, Breakthroughs to World Challenges, Energy Efficiency, Addressing Climate Change, Contributing to Community Success, Product Safety Leadership, and Local Protection of Human Health and the Environment. Connecting chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability supports Dow's vision to be to be the largest, most profitable, most respected chemical company in the world. In our booth, we will show how clean and green chemical processes can be and how chemical products are essential to human progress. We will also have a science and education zone with activities and games about science."

Mr. Saroj Kiatfuengfoo, Senior Vice President, Ford Thailand said "Ford is committed to our global vision of sustainable mobility. This is being supported, in part, by Ford's innovative fuel-efficient technologies like our Powershift transmission technology that the Ford Focus TDCi Powershift is equipped with. The six-speed Powershift transmission and commonrail Duratorque engine combine to deliver unmatched fuel economy in its class at 17.8km/l. Additionally, the Focus TDCi Powershift is B5-capable"

Thai-American supermodel Sirinya Bishop has been chosen as this year’s event ambassador with a well-known history of charity work. She has taken part in the Friends of Habitat Build by Habitat for Humanity Thailand by helping to build shelters for those in need. This year, Sirinya will act as the event’s ambassador along side Mr. Clean & Green Fair Bear.

Come and experience the total American lifestyle and take part in a vast number of activities. Shop and enjoy American brand products, have fun with Cartoon Network Live! On Stage – Power of the Omnitrix, taste American food and beverages, and have a blast with your family at USA Fair 2009, held from 19-22 November, at Royal Paragon Hall 3, Siam Paragon Shopping Complex. The official opening ceremony will take place on 19 November.