Thai Tourism Min hosts storytelling competition to promote tourist attractions

[webfact]

Min of Tourism hosts storytelling competition to promote tourist attractions

 

 

BANGKOK, 18 July 2018 (NNT) - Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports has organized a storytelling contest on new perspectives of Thailand to encourage tourism promotion through digital content. 

Three separate events are being held from July 2nd to September 30th. They consist of a storytelling contest, for students and the general public, to depict a tourist destination, a contest for businesses and landowners to establish landmarks and a network-building contest for civil servants and public officials. 

Winners will receive a trophy from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and a cash prize of 200,000 baht. 

Since the contest was announced, over 300 applicants have submitted up to 155 stories. The ministry believes the contests will help promote lesser-known attractions, generate revenue for local communities and contribute towards a database of tourist destinations. 

Those interested can apply at www.award.thailandtourismdirectory.go.th until September 30th.

 

-- nnt 2018-07-18

[cornishcarlos]

4 minutes ago, webfact said:

They consist of a storytelling contest, for students and the general public

 

The future of Thai politics is alive and well then....

[stanleycoin]

Storytelling, Thailand gets a Five star rating,  Job well done 

 

Edited July 17, 2018 by stanleycoin

[Thailand]

The ministry will win with the best stories ,way too much experience.

[Wilsonandson]

Can you illustrate your story with colored penciled pictures and cartoons? Also, where do you post your finished story? It's a great idea for a classroom assignment.

[Oziex1]

I hope this doesn't spread confusion and misunderstanding amongst people. 

[StayinThailand2much]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Min of Tourism hosts storytelling competition to promote tourist attractions

They should ask the TAT! They make up the most unbelievable fairy tales... ?

[mikebell]

'Me and my Chinese friend went on holiday to Thailand.  We took a boat trip during stormy weather.  I have not seen my friend since.' 

 

I claim the 200,000 baht prize.

[ChrisY1]

The promotion of superstition must be continued......

[nkg]

 

The contest and website are Thai language only.

 

Of course! Thailand want foreigners to learn the Thai language in its entirety. Once they have finished, they can read the Thai stories about tourist destinations.

 

(The web address in the story is wrong, it should be http://award.thailandtourismdirectory.go.th )

[BigBadGeordie]

If the TuK Tuk drivers around the Grand Palace and Wat Pho enter they would be clear winners. They have been telling the same story for at least 20 years and are expert at it.

[Darcula]

One such story has been made into a movie already.

 

[worgeordie]

Once upon a time,in a country where there is no poverty,where everyone

 was smiling and very happy,where tourists were made welcome ,even

if they had little money,they came to have a good time,and everyone

felt safe ,no rip offs,scams,or double pricing,the good government

seen to that.

In a land of sparking streams,blue seas,and white powder sands,

the absence  of rubbish and trash was amazing,due to the work

of all the population who do everything to make sure their guests

are made to feel welcome and safe.

 

Is that the kind of fairy tale they are looking for....I'll take the Macbook pro.

regards Worgeordie

[smedly]

Horror story telling, tell the stories about the carnage on the roads and at sea, buses boats death

[Eligius]

Thailand knows all about extravagant, fictional story-telling - from top to bottom.

 

For example: there were once two dastardly, evil Burmese men who raped and murdered two British tourists on Koh Tao. But the brilliant island police captured them and were gratefully rewarded by the Leader. And all lived happily ever after (except for the Burmese boys - who are now sitting on death row ...).

 

 

 

Edited July 18, 2018 by Eligius

[JAG]

In the bad old days of print media, no sub editor would let that headline go out!

[klauskunkel]

Night Falls on Democracy

 

[Lupatria]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

a storytelling contest, for students and the general public, to depict a tourist destination

Before opening Pandora's box, make sure your servers can handle the overwhelming response from participants from China.

[TEFLKrabi]

So they ministry try to do something creative and everytime posts negative comments. I like the idea and good luck in nurturing creative talent.

[Lupatria]

4 hours ago, Wilsonandson said:

Can you illustrate your story with colored penciled pictures and cartoons? Also, where do you post your finished story? It's a great idea for a classroom assignment.

Hope this will do:

      

[mlmcleod]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports has organized a storytelling contest on new perspectives of Thailand

Yes, I think it will require some superlative "storytelling" to promote Pattaya as a world class family resort!

???

[Ceruhe]

Winning story will be the one which can trivialize/shine (any) positivity on road fatalities and world standard of driving excellence.