by Paul Rujopakarn

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Relevant units are being urged to consider utilizing new innovations, including metaverse technology, to promote tourism in Thailand.

 

The recommendation was made during Thailand Tourism Congress 2022 in Phuket, where the prime minister delivered a keynote address on sustainably enhancing the quality of Thai tourism.

 

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha described tourism as the main revenue engine for Thailand. In addition to the metaverse, he called on those responsible for promoting tourism to look into the use of Augmented Reality (AR) and blockchain technology. He also said it should be possible to attract new travelers to Thailand using virtual reality, similar to South Korea’s plan to launch “Metaverse Seoul” as part of its Seoul Vision 2020. This would establish Seoul as the world’s first capital to be represented in the metaverse. Gen Prayut noted that Bangkok could become the second.

 

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Additionally, the premier said his administration was ready to listen to tourism-related proposals from Phuket’s private sector. These will then be compiled into a white paper and submitted to the government at the end of the congress.

 

Phuket Tourist Association (PTA) President Bhummikit Ruktaengam meanwhile proposed that the administration amend certain laws to better accommodate tourists. These would include laws requiring travelers to fill out unnecessary documents, with the aim of replacing them with more convenient online applications.

 

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Good idea.

The Metaverse will allow travelers to stay at home whilst their Avatar does the rounds of Thailand without the need for a Thai Pass, insurance or masks.

Not very lucrative for Thailand methinks.

From an oldie  ...what is the Metaverse , something to do

with Facebook  ? , I bet the PM does not know either.

regards Worgeordie

8 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

From an oldie  ...what is the Metaverse , something to do

with Facebook  ? , I bet the PM does not know either.

regards Worgeordie

Ask Pr.a..jut

10 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

From an oldie  ...what is the Metaverse , something to do

with Facebook  ? , I bet the PM does not know either.

regards Worgeordie

Something that is going to be huge and impact the lives of most people.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaverse

29 minutes ago, webfact said:

In addition to the metaverse, he called on those responsible for promoting tourism to look into the use of Augmented Reality (AR) and blockchain technology. He also said it should be possible to attract new travelers to Thailand using virtual reality

This is the Thai dream. Virtual tourists send their money to virtual Thailand without ever actually befouling the place with their presence.

I see a Patpong ,Pattaya walking street Metaverse where for one night, or more, you (Your Avatar) can meet the woman of your choice, fulfill all your dreams and not even have to leave home! ????

 

I would guess somebody is already building that Metaverse right now, maybe even one of the smarter ex bar girls.

2 hours ago, John Drake said:

This is the Thai dream. Virtual tourists send their money to virtual Thailand without ever actually befouling the place with their presence.

Yes, but think about meeting a virtual Thai GF. Can a mans life get more simple? ????

20 hours ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha described tourism as the main revenue engine for Thailand.

He doesn't know what the 'metaverse' is.  He thinks it's a way of forcing useless Covid Insurance policies on potential tourists.

So, will Thailand be at the centre of this metaverse ??? ????