Popular Post snoop1130 Posted June 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2021 Bangkok, 23 June, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) to launch the ‘HUG THAIS’ project to stimulate Thai and foreign tourists’ spending to revive economy. H.E. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, said, “The ‘HUG THAIS’ project is the latest public-private sector initiative of TAT, the Thai government, and partners like the TCC to reinvigorate Thailand’s tourism industry and the wider national economy. Such cooperation is vital as Thailand progresses towards once again enjoying its status as a preferred tourist destination.” The ‘HUG THAIS’ project will be launched with the pilot ‘HUG THAIS HUG PHUKET’ programme in July 2021, to coincide with the much-awaited reopening of Phuket to tourism under the ‘Sandbox’ model, which begins 1 July. This will see the island welcoming vaccinated foreign tourists without quarantine requirements and is to be followed by the subsequent reopening of other destinations in the coming months. Among the ‘HUG THAIS HUG PHUKET’ initiatives on offer to Thai and foreign tourists will be discounts of up to 10% when they spend 1,000 Baht or more in the retail sector, and 100 Baht cash coupons for use on their next visits at participating shops and outlets. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said, “The ‘HUG THAIS HUG PHUKET’ project is aimed at revitalising Phuket’s tourism and service industry and in doing so, leading the way for the similar revitalisation of other destinations around Thailand.” As the ‘HUG THAIS’ project will also be introduced in other Thai destinations, TAT will provide marketing and publicity support to stimulate travel and tourism expenditure of both Thai and foreign tourists on ‘Eat More’ local food, ‘Travel More’ within Thailand, and ‘Shop More’ for products of Thailand at shops and outlets with the ‘HUG THAIS’ logo. Mr. Sanan Angubolkul, TCC Chairman, said, “The ‘HUG THAIS’ project corresponds with the TCC’s ‘Connect the Dots’ policy to revive the Thai economy. TCC will encourage hotels, airlines, transportation operators, restaurants, shopping centres and all tourism players to take part in the project, while providing support on marketing and trade activities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises.” The ‘HUG THAIS’ project is expected to help generate an estimated of over 100 billion Baht to the Thai economy within the next six months. Planning to visit Phuket? Book your Sandbox hotel here Source: https://www.tatnews.org/2021/06/hug-thais-tourist-offers-set-for-july-launch-in-phuket-as-top-island-reopens/ 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LivinginKata Posted June 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2021 Yet another stupid slogan. 6 1 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post clivebaxter Posted June 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2021 social distancing is out now then ???? 6 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post keith101 Posted June 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Among the ‘HUG THAIS HUG PHUKET’ initiatives on offer to Thai and foreign tourists will be discounts of up to 10% when they spend 1,000 Baht or more in the retail sector, and 100 Baht cash coupons for use on their next visits at participating shops and outlets. This might be enough incentive for Thai but would never entice me there . Edited June 23, 2021 by keith101 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mavideol Posted June 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2021 9 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: The ‘HUG THAIS’ project will be launched with the pilot ‘HUG THAIS HUG PHUKET’ programme in July 2021, and I thought they were pushing for no body contact.... I guess I was wrong 555 กอด hug, cuddle, 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 TIT HTHP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 11 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: ‘HUG THAIS HUG PHUKET’ Lot of hugging going on .. maybe they should get Huggy Bear to do a promo with his best fur coat and fedora on .. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shuya Posted June 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2021 10%! Wow what an amazing deal! Not that you would get 10% discount anywhere, anytime and for everything if you just ask. I mean, this is HUGE! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hayduke Posted June 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2021 (edited) 29 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: H.E. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, said, “The ‘HUG THAIS’ project is the latest public-private sector initiative of TAT And...Phuket's first lucky 'sandboxers' arrive to a huggy welcome.... Edited June 23, 2021 by Hayduke 2 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thujone Posted June 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2021 I know it's easy to be cynical, but this tourism launch/relaunch is getting more ludicrous by the hour. HUG THAIS!?! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sapson Posted June 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2021 (edited) Jeez what a load of bol@@x! Testing in Thailand minimal, covid rampant and only one jab of vaccine for under 40% of Phuket residents......and most of the hotel bar workers will be returning there from Issan where testing and vaccination is for a limited few only. Good idea hug thais!!! who the hell passes these stupid slogans? under the regime of social distancing that is just so daft! Are they stoned or 7 kites to the wind most of their working days! must be some explanation! Edited June 23, 2021 by sapson 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wensiensheng Posted June 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2021 They do know the meaning of the word hug, right? And they do know there is a pandemic going on, right? And they do know the medical community has been banging on about social distancing, right? who in their right mind would come up with that slogan at this time. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phuketshrew Posted June 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2021 Thailand aiming to become a hub of hugs? Is this to replace being a hub of rubs and tugs? 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WineOh Posted June 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2021 1 hour ago, snoop1130 said: Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) to launch the ‘HUG THAIS’ project to stimulate Thai and foreign tourists’ spending to revive economy. The Ministry of Silly Slogans been hard at work again I see? ???? 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted June 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2021 Hug? I wanna strangle you 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapson Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 1 hour ago, WineOh said: The Ministry of Silly Slogans been hard at work again I see? ???? Indeed, some guys may remember Monty Python and the ministry of silly walks? Can just picture Pinnochio and Anutin doing this when the rug is finally pulled from underneath them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Thujone said: I know it's easy to be cynical, but this tourism launch/relaunch is getting more ludicrous by the hour. HUG THAIS!?! Yes. What did I just read? Amazing. Lady Boys love a hug.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Probably from the same wordsmith that gave us Thai Rak Thai (Thais Love Thais), or maybe Hitler Fried Chicken. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Zweistein Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 HUG THAIS ? on 1,5 meter distance ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBaker Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: H.E. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, said, “The ‘HUG THAIS’ project is the latest public-private sector initiative of TAT, the Thai government, and partners like the TCC to reinvigorate Thailand’s tourism industry and the wider national economy. Such cooperation is vital as Thailand progresses towards once again enjoying its status as a preferred tourist destination.” i cannot understand a half of the words used in in this paragraph and i have a PhD and graduated at a top of my class Edited June 23, 2021 by MasterBaker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 12 hours ago, wensiensheng said: They do know the meaning of the word hug, right? And they do know there is a pandemic going on, right? And they do know the medical community has been banging on about social distancing, right? who in their right mind would come up with that slogan at this time. HUG - Help Us Grow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Hope I get a bt.100 voucher if I spend Bt.1000.00 at my favourite Hug N Tug shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post madmitch Posted June 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2021 Someone, somewhere, should tell the TAT to drop this slogan immediately. It is the most ridiculous, for obvious reasons, from a long list of long-forgotten awful, often meaningless slogans. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted June 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2021 50% discount on all beers would be a better idea 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chassa Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 50% discount on all beers would be a better idea That would nearly bring Phuket into line with Isaan bar prices! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chassa Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 50% discount on all beers would be a better idea That would nearly bring Phuket into line with Isaan bar prices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boedog Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 10% of the falang price and 100baht voucher the brains trust working overtime in the Think Tank. The "HUG THAIS" programme Estimated to bring in 100 billion baht in the next six months, you come make this stuff in your wildest dreams. Amazing Thailand 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poskat Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 this slogan must have been coined by the same guy who came up with the sexy tourism slogan a while back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 As lomg as they keep the bars closed... no hugs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Hey, this slogan is because the pick pockets have become rusty in their trade, and need government help to regain some of their lost money. 555 Sarcasm, at play. Geezer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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