Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) President Amir Humayun Mahmud Chowdhury inaugurated the fair organised by Thai Business Society in Bangladesh at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, Chittagong centre.

Speaking at the inaugural function, Chowdhury urged potential entrepreneurs of Thailand to tap business opportunities offered by Bangladesh government to boost economic relations between the two countries.

Businesspeople of both the countries will be able to interact directly through the fair, he hoped.

Referring to Thailand's success in healthcare the CCCI president asked Thai healthcare service providers to setup joint ~enture hospitals in Bangladesh.

Minister Counselor of Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka Inthorn Wankaeo said the fair is aimed at expediting trade volume between the two countries.

The proceeds from ticket sale will be donated to flood victims of Bangladesh, Pipat Limikirati, co-chairman of Thai Business Society in Bangladesh, told the fair styled as 'Thai Lucky Grand Fair 2004'.

Some 30 firms from Thailand are taking part in the show to display their products including pottery, jewellery, ornaments, cosmetics, herbal cosmetics, woodwork, handicrafts, household electrical appliances and plastic materials.

Fresh fruits, food and beverages and nutrition and energy drinks are also on display.

The fair will remain open to visitors from 10am to 9pm everyday.