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UNPARALLELED

OPPORTUNITIES

AFAIRS Exhibitions & Media’s
14th Edition of the ‘Study in India Expo’
triumphs in Bangkok.

B Y AIDEN JE WELLE GONZ ALE S
FAIRS Exhibitions & Media, an eminent organiser of global
education exhibitions, has once again left an indelible mark
on the education scene with the successful conclusion of the 14th
edition of the ‘Study in India Expo’ at the Queen Sirikit National
Convention Center, on 3-4 February 2024. This milestone event
cements the expo’s reputation as the go-to platform for Thai students Key highlights of the expo included the opportunity for guests to
and those from the Indian diaspora in Thailand, who aspire to embark directly interact with experts in their field, hailing participating
on a journey of world-class education in India. institutions committed to quality education and career opportunities.
The expo also emphasised India’s advantages, including English
The grand inauguration, graced by Mr. Ram Khuruwanit, Advisor language learning and affordability, along with opportunities for
to the Deputy Secretary General of the Prime Minister of Thailand, scholarships and on-the-spot admissions.
set the tone for a two-day extravaganza that captivated over 1,600
attendees. The overwhelming response underscores the expo’s Mr. Sanjeev Bolia, Founder and Managing Director of AFAIRS
status as the most trusted and popular avenue for Indian education Exhibitions & Media had this to say about the successful event:
in Thailand. “Observing the rising number of Thai students entering India on
student visas to study in international boarding schools and Indian
The Study in India Expo showcased a treasure trove of educational colleges and universities, it is obvious that Thai parents are very
opportunities, featuring renowned Indian boarding schools and high- discerning and keen to give their children the best education they
ranking universities. The event brought together Heads of Schools, can. They send their children to India because they understand that
Principals, Admissions Teams, and Thai Representatives from more English language proficiency apart, the cost-benefit advantage an
than 35 top Indian boarding schools. Institutions such as Woodstock Indian education offers them is greater than what a similar education
School, St. Paul’s School, TISB Bangalore, Mussorie International in the United Kingdom, the United States or even in Thailand can
School, Unison World School, and Oakridge International School, give them!”
showcased their diverse curricula, spanning the IB, British, CBSE,
ICSE, and more. Other highly-ranked institutions such as Symbiosis AFAIRS Exhibitions & Media, the driving force behind this
International University, Christ University, MIT World Peace educational extravaganza, reiterated its commitment to fostering
University, Sharda University, Jain University, SRM University, global education, and dedication to making the best of Indian
and were also present at the expo, offering a diverse array of over education accessible to Thai students, ushering them towards a
200 contemporary programmes for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. promising future.

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