AdFest postpones their judging yet again as the political unrest in Bangkok continues to impact

AdFesthas once again become a victim of the political unrest in Thailand. Asa result of foreign embassy closures including the Japanese Embassy inBangkok, the AdFest team has been unable to obtain their passport andvisas out of the embassy to fly to Tokyo to handle the judgingarrangements, planned for 24-28 May 2010.

Says VinitSuraphongchai, Chairman of the Working Committee, “We are determined toensure that the Lotus Awards judging takes place, despite all theobstacles we have faced this year and I would like to thank everyonewho has been so patient and understanding in this difficult time forAdFest and the people of Thailand.”

Says Jimmy Lam, president of the ADFEST and responsible for the judgingpanels: “In speaking to our friends and invited guests, there isobviously great disappointment for further delay, but equally muchunderstanding and concern.

“Our jury panelists and colleagues in the Japanese ad industry are verysympathetic to ADFEST and the organising team in Bangkok, who haveworked tirelessly to reschedule this year’s jury session. They haveexpressed their continuing support and are still working hard with usto make the Lotus Awards judging happen soon.”

A new date for the judging in Tokyo will be announced shortly.