GLOBAL PUBLISHERS ARRIVE IN BANGKOK

Magazine and newspaper publishers from around the world are arriving in Bangkok for the 5th annual Asian Publishing Convention, which takes place in the Thai capital on Thursday and Friday this week. And it's a case of 'third time lucky' as the two previous attempts to stage this event in Thailand in 2009 and 2010 were cancelled as a result of political instability.

Organisers claim that more than 350 global publishing professional will be attended the event at the Landmark Hotel, which starts tomorrow evening with a 'power dinner'.

The list of planned speakers looks formidable, with experts from around the world coming to Bangkok to share their knowledge of the latest trends and innovations in world publishing.

The event also features the Asian Publishing Awards, which are set to be announced on Friday evening. Two weeks ago the organisers revealed a shortlist of 26 finalists for the competition.

The Convention is hosted the The Magazine Association of Thailand.