The Tourism and Sports Ministry has admitted that the flood crisis has affected the number of foreign tourist arrivals this year. At the same time, the tourism authority is speeding up the rehabilitation of flood-hit tourist attractions before the upcoming Chinese New Year. Permanent Secretary of the Tourism and Sports Ministry Suwat Sidthilaw revealed that […]
Bangkok, December 7, 2011 — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently held the “Ayutthaya Cleaning Day” event as part of its “Beautiful Thailand” campaign to restore Thai tourism following the country’s recent flood. The event, which took place on Sunday, December 4, 2011, also commemorated HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 84th birthday. Thousands of volunteers […]
Bangkok, December 2, 2011 — Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), together with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), today announced that visitors to Thailand do not need to be concerned about health risks related to the recent flood. Very few destinations or attractions where tourists prefer to go in Thailand were flooded, with the […]
BANGKOK, Nov 27 – Thailand is forecasted to lose approximately Bt16-19 billion in revenue from the loss of 400,000-750,000 foreign visitors as a result of the ongoing flood crisis should it conclude by December, according the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). This figure was reported to the Tourism and Sports Ministry on Sunday, said Tourism […]
BANGKOK, Nov 14 – In an attempt to restore sagging visitor arrivals, officials of Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport are campaigning to tell prospective travellers around the world that the gateway to Thailand, and almost all of Thailand’s provinces, is not affected by the current floods, according to airport management. In visits to a number of countries […]
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will ask the government for Bt8.4 billion to finance its new 2011-2012 tourism campaign, “Miracle Thailand”. The Cabinet will be asked to approve the budget by next month before the new financial year kicks off in October. This new campaign will replace TAT’s long-running “Amazing Thailand” theme. Prime Minister […]
BANGKOK 25 August 2011 (NNT) – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is schedule to hold a seminar under the theme “Airport of Smiles” from 25-26 August, 2011 to improve its services for visitors and passengers. Airport Director Flying Officer Anirut Thanomkulbutra said airport staff, officers, receptionists, baggage handlers; security officers and every one involved were encouraged to […]
BANGKOK, 19 August 2011 (NNT) – The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has officially launched the Tourist Service Center at Suvarnabhumi Airport with a target to increase the number of foreign visitors to 30 million in the next five years. Permanent Secretary for Tourism and Sports Sombat Kuruphan today presided over the opening ceremony of […]
