Halal Fair Organized in Thailand

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) -  The Chiang Mai Halal International Fair is being organized in the northern Thai province of Chiang Mai until this Sunday, offering a large selection of halal products both from Thailand and other ASEAN nations.Taking place at Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport, the Chiang Mai Halal International Fair was kicked off on February 6. The event primarily aims to enhance the knowledge base in the production of halal goods and increase the number of SME operators in the halal industry who can meet the international and Islamic standards. Moreover, it is expected to help open more opportunities for local halal producers, create a business network for them and promote their potential to prospective customers from around the globe.Over 200 booths within the fair are displaying a wide variety of halal products and related services, not only by Thai entrepreneurs but also those from across the ASEAN region. There are also exhibitions by related organizations, business matching activities, halal cooking courses and special lectures.Each year, Thailand supplies 25 billion US dollars’ worth of food products to the world. Up to 20% of the items, valued at about 4.8 billion dollars, are halal products delivered to consumers in 57 Muslim countries. Thailand is currently the world’s fifth largest halal exporter and has set a target to become number one./149