Partner Organization: Negibose Thailand Maintaining the publishing license for Japanese Manga in Thailand, this organization is putting efforts in a number of ways to promote the popularity of Manga and Anime culture. Negibose Thailand also holds the largest Manga event in Thailand “Doujin Fest” and the “Doujin Comic Party”. (同人誌即売会)

< Thai Preliminary Competition Course of Events >

	The preliminary contest for the World Cosplay Summit was held on May 28th (Sun) at the Tanshirkitsut Building Exhibition Hall.

	The judges who were composed of organizers from both the Thai Preliminary Contest and WCS team decided on 5 pairs of finalists. Judges of note: Editor from Shonen Gangan, Manager from Kinokuniya Books, presidents from Manga and Anime publishing companies in Thailand etc.

	The 5 finalist pairs took to the stage. The teams did their performances one more time for the audience and according to the applause the judges chose the winning pair.