Thailand strengthens tourism ties with China

[webfact]

 

At recent high-profile meeting between Chinese Culture and Tourism Minister and Thai Tourism and Sports Minister and the signing of the Letter of Intent between TAT and China Tourism Group Travel Services.

 

By TAT News

Thailand continues to strengthen tourism ties with China following the high-profile meeting between H.E. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, and H.E. Mr. Hu Heping, Minister of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China, taking place in Beijing on 21 February, 2023.

 

Also present at the meeting were H.E. Mr. Atthayut Srisamut, Thailand Ambassador to China, Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing, and Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

 

 

H.E. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, said “On behalf of the Thai government and the Thai people, I would like to express our sincere thanks to the Chinese government for its continued confidence in Thailand as a preferred holiday destination, and for including the kingdom among the 20 pilot destinations for the resumption of group travel from China.”

 

During the meeting, Minister Phiphat extended an invitation to Minister Hu Heping to visit to Thailand. He also provided an update on Thailand’s preparation to welcome Chinese tourists, and reiterated the Thai tourism industry’s ongoing efforts to strengthen two-way tourism cooperation with China. Last but not least, he underlined Thailand’s readiness to promote human resource mobilisation and revitalise cultural exchanges between the two nations.

Minister Hu Heping, meanwhile, highlighted that the recent visit to Thailand by Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Bangkok as being significant for strengthening the long-standing Chinese-Thai relations.

 

He noted that the Chinese government recognised the importance of tourism and cultural exchanges between the two nations, hence Thailand was included among the 20 pilot countries for the resumption of outbound group travel from China.

 

Minister Hu Heping added that the Ministry of Culture and Tourism would continue to cooperate with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports in organising the annual Chinese New Year celebrations in Thailand.

 

This year marks the 48 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China. It also marks 17 years of cooperation between the TAT and China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Chinese Embassy in Thailand in organising the Chinese New Year celebrations in Thailand – one of five countries around the world that celebrate the biggest Chinese New Year festivities outside of China.

Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said “During the meeting, there is also a discussion on an opportunity to collaborate on organising the Moon Festival in Thailand. This would help to further strengthen relationships among the public and private sectors as well as the people of China and Thailand.”

 

This year, Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival falls on 29 September.

 

Meanwhile, on 22 February, 2023, Minister Phiphat witnessed the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) between the TAT and China Tourism Group Travel Services Corporation Limited.

 

At the event, TAT Governor Mr. Yuthasak together with TAT Deputy Governor for Domestic Market, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaiboon, discussed with Mr. Lei Haisu, Chairman of China Tourism Group Travel Services on the promotion of quality tourism experiences and two-way tourism cooperation.

 

This year, from 1 January to 15 February, Thailand welcomed 161,540 Chinese tourists. The number is expected to reach 300,000 in the first three months, and 5 million for the entire year.

 

Source: https://www.tatnews.org/2023/02/thailand-strengthens-tourism-ties-with-china/

 

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[Pique Dard]

9 minutes ago, webfact said:

taking place in Beijing on 21 February, 2023.

..oh yeah, i am unable to decipher the sign behind them, which i have often fun doing if  it's written  in thai  in order to improve my thai ????

[2baht]

The insurgency continues, Nihao ma, welcome!

[Gknrd]

I can see Thailand going down with China. Curious to see how Thailand is doing in the next few years.

[ikke1959]

That is no news.. we could read and see it already that the Chinese tourists are being welcomed more than Western tourists....

[ThailandRyan]

Stayed at a nice Hotel on Sathorn by BNH hospital this weekend due to some doctors appointments. The lobby entrance signs were labeled in Chinese, Japanese and Thai.  When I turned on the TV it's language and subtitles were in Chinese.  Spent a few minutes using the settings mode in trying to change it but only worked for the language on regular channels, the subtitles in Chinese could not be turned off.  To say this place will be catering to the Chinese is not an afterthought it is an in your face reality. Great hotel but sad to see the extent they are going to welcome the Chinese.  Much like the signs in Russian popping up all over Hua Hin.

[ThailandRyan]

2 hours ago, Gknrd said:

I can see Thailand going down with China. Curious to see how Thailand is doing in the next few years.

With an article I read saying Xi was telling his people to be ready for a war by 2027 I can only see Thailand caught in the middle.

[zzaa09]

3 hours ago, Pique Dard said:

..oh yeah, i am unable to decipher the sign behind them, which i have often fun doing if  it's written  in thai  in order to improve my thai ????

Best start brushing up on your Mandarin. 

The coming lingua franca. 

[KhunLA]

Thais catering to their largest market ... go figure.

 

China & ASEAN countries, along with RU via China.   Does it really have to be explained.

[Lucky Bones]

3 hours ago, Gknrd said:

I can see Thailand going down with China. Curious to see how Thailand is doing in the next few years.

Yup.

Thailand is already doing a good job of self-destructing.

A little help from big brother should speed up the process.????????

[KhunLA]

36 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

With an article I read saying Xi was telling his people to be ready for a war by 2027 I can only see Thailand caught in the middle.

No middle there, and no war.  But IF ... TH would side with CH

 

Tourism ... CH

Imports ... CH

Exports ... almost even split ... USA / CH

 

[Mad mick]

The Belt & rd inciative is on its way CCP ????????Criminal organisation big scam about to start " if it has not started already Thai Government politicians ???????????????????? Stuff the Thai st vendors ++++ Only package tourism & Chinese owned restaurant + buffets all money stays in China CCP hands 

Edited February 28, 2023 by Mad mick

[ignore it]

[userabcd]

3 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Stayed at a nice Hotel on Sathorn by BNH hospital this weekend due to some doctors appointments. The lobby entrance signs were labeled in Chinese, Japanese and Thai.  When I turned on the TV it's language and subtitles were in Chinese.  Spent a few minutes using the settings mode in trying to change it but only worked for the language on regular channels, the subtitles in Chinese could not be turned off.  To say this place will be catering to the Chinese is not an afterthought it is an in your face reality. Great hotel but sad to see the extent they are going to welcome the Chinese.  Much like the signs in Russian popping up all over Hua Hin.

Just Chinese traveling and staying in hotels.

 

Good business sense to cater to a majority of their clientele and be inclusive for majority of nationalities paying to stay at these establishments.

[hotandsticky]

1 minute ago, userabcd said:

Just Chinese traveling and staying in hotels.

 

Good business sense to cater to a majority of their clientele and be inclusive for majority of nationalities paying to stay at these establishments.

 

Vietnam also recognised that and there has been HUGE development in tourist areas - aimed at the Chinese.

[Farrows3399]

6 hours ago, Gknrd said:

I can see Thailand going down with China. Curious to see how Thailand is doing in the next few years.

Ok now just how is that going to be: Care to elaborate on this ? Exactly what is happening here ?

[sammieuk1]

Yes move on forget about any sinking Phoenix's ????

[Venom]

I for one am looking forward to the crowds.