BANGKOK, 5 Mar 2015, (NNT) – The domestic tourism sector might grow less than 10% growth during this year’s Songkran holiday as earlier predicted, thanks to the slowing economy, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand. TAT’s Deputy Director on Domestic Marketing Anuphab Theerarat said yesterday that his office was collecting information on passenger bookings for […]
BANGKOK, 5 February 2015 (NNT) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to organize grand Chinese New Year celebrations in 12 major tourist areas across the country in the hope to attract Chinese tourists during the long holiday. A grand opening ceremony of the Chinese New Year celebrations will take place at China […]
BANGKOK, Feb 2 – Despite the ongoing enforcement of martial law, many foreigners seem to better understand the situation in Thailand and the number of foreigners visiting the kingdom in 2015 is expected to rise to 28 million, said Charoen Wangananont, secretary-general of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA). Mr Charoen said the number […]
CHIANG MAI, 6 January 2015 (NNT) – As many as 400,000 tourists arrived in Chiang Mai during the five ‘peak’ days of the New Year’s holiday period, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Wisut Buachum, director of the TAT’s Chiang Mai office, said hotel rooms in the province were 95% full during the […]
BANGKOK, 2 November 2014 (NNT) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organizes the Loy Krathong festival “Colors of the Rivers” in seven major provinces. The TAT invites people to join in the event and help conserve the Thai tradition. TAT deputy governor Wilaiwan Thawitsri said the TAT would help promote Loy Krathong celebrations in […]
BANGKOK, 29 October 2014 (NNT) – The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has advised the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to bring in more quality tourists in an effort to achieve the tourism income target of 2.2 trillion baht per year. Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul revealed that she has instructed the TAT to […]
BANGKOK, 18 September 2014 (NNT) –The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is holding tourism promotions in cooperation with the private sector and promoting 2015 as a year for Thai traditions. The TAT Governor revealed the promotional activity will be held at five international tourism fairs in the 4th quarter of 2014 together with special initiatives […]
BANGKOK, 28 August 2014 (NNT) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is considering adopting some measures to maximize tourism revenue, including extending visitors’ visa stay, as this year’s earning is likely to be lower than targeted. Therefore, the Governor revealed that the TAT is preparing to propose a range of tourism stimulus measures to […]
