Press Releases from TAT Newsroom (111 total)
Thailand continues to strengthen bilateral tourism ties with China
Long relations between the two countries anticipates high season surge of Chinese arrivals in 2018.
Bangkok, 06 November, 2018 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is anticipating the high season return of Chinese tourists during the last two months of this year based on the long-standing bilateral relationship between the two countries.
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said the Chinese-Thai bilateral tourism relationship mirrored the long-standing and strong ties between…
Tourism Authority of Thailand to boost Chinese tourist confidence
Bangkok, 05 November, 2018 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced a series of tactical promotions in anticipation of the high season return of Chinese tourists during the last two months of this year, along with ongoing activities and long-term strategies to boost Chinese tourists’ confidence in Thailand.
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said “The immediate strategy is to restore Chinese tourists’ confidence in Thailand, so TAT has sought…
TAT gearing up for unique Loi Krathong Kap Kluai of Samut Songkhram 2018
Also supporting celebrations in seven destinations known for their unique Loi Krathong traditions.
Bangkok, 2 November, 2018 – Loi Krathong, one of Thailand’s most enchanting annual festivals, falls on 22 November this year, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting the unique Loi Krathong Kap Kluai of Samut Songkhram 2018 event from 21 to 23 November in Samut Songkhram province west of Bangkok.
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said: “With…
Samui offers 'other-than-the-beach' holiday experience
An island of sights and sounds worthy of a day or two’s exploration
Samui, Thailand, 31 October 2018 - Lying 35 kilometres off the coast of Surat Thani, the island of Samui - Thailand’s second largest after Phuket - is one of Asia’s and indeed the world’s favourite resort islands, going by the various readers’ choice awards and other international accolades bestowed upon it over the years. The most recent of…
Samui goes green to protect island ecosystem
TAT joins residents and tourists on Ko Samui in the fight against single-use plastics to reduce waste.
Bangkok, 29 October, 2018 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working together with local stakeholders and tourists on Ko Samui to eliminate the use of single-use plastics and encourage all to reduce waste, reuse and recycle to help protect the island’s ecosystem.
Local Thai authorities on Ko Samui are proactively campaigning for recycling…
TAT meets with Krabi and Phang Nga stakeholders on responsible tourism initiativ …
Southern Region field trip empowers local communities as socially and environmentally responsible tourism continues to grow
Bangkok, 26 October, 2018 - The Tourism Authority Thailand (TAT) continues to expand its responsible tourism initiatives as more private and public sector stakeholders join TAT to achieve common goals towards socially and environmentally responsible tourism.
This latest push comes after a high ranking TAT delegation, led by TAT Governor Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, visited the…
Maya Beach is closed, but stunning views of the Bay can still be enjoyed!
Krabi’s Mu Ko Phi Phi remains open to divers, day trippers and holidaymakers
Bangkok, Thailand, 24 October, 2018 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to clarify that while the world famous Maya Beach is closed, stunning views of the Bay can still be enjoyed.
The clarification is based on last week’s trip, from 19 to 20 October, by a TAT delegation led by TAT Governor Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn to…
Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports holds summit on ways to reform tourism
Bangkok, 19 October, 2018 – More than 450 senior executives from public and private sector entities all over Thailand attended a summit conference called by Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat, Minister of Tourism and Sports, to discuss ways to reform Thai tourism with an emphasis on cleanliness, convenience and safety.
The meeting at the Dusit Thani Hotel was designed to help delegates exchange experiences and offer solutions on how to reform the standards…
TAT works with Stock Exchange of Thailand to promote sustainable tourism
Collaboration compliments TAT’s ongoing “Go Local” grass roots sustainability initiative
Bangkok, 15 October, 2018 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), are launching a “CSR & SET in the Local” initiative to inspire more publicly listed Thai companies to join TAT’s sustainable tourism efforts.
It will provide information on packages and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities for companies or organisations wishing to interact…
Thailand ranks top in Ctrip’s global destinations during Chinese Golden Week 2 …
Bangkok, 11 October, 2018 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that Ctrip.com, China’s largest and most influential online travel agent, has ranked Thailand the number one global destination for Chinese tourists during this year’s National Day vacation, or the Chinese Golden Week 2018.
Thailand comes out on top of Japan, Hong Kong SAR, Vietnam, Singapore, Taiwan and Korea, among more than 1,000 destinations in nearly 100…
Thailand wins big in hosting first MotoGP
Thailand wins big in hosting first MotoGP
Kingdom shows its sporting best as 100,000 fans pack the Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram on Sunday
Bangkok, 8 October, 2018 - Thailand enjoyed one of the biggest thrills in motor sports as over 100,000 screaming fans went on a thrilling ride with Marc Marquez of Honda as he narrowly beat arch-rival Andrea Dovizioso of Ducati in the last corner to win the race.
The…