The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has joined forces with Saudia Airlines, setting their sights on a jaw-dropping target of 300,000 arrivals and a staggering 27.68 billion baht in revenue.

TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool revealed ambitious plans after a high-stakes meeting in Riyadh with Saudia Airlines bigwigs.

Thapanee disclosed discussions that could make this a game-changer for Saudi tourists seeking sun-soaked bliss. The talks didn’t stop there; they delved into a marketing bonanza, with the tantalising theme Two Kingdoms, One Happiness, linking the Dead Sea to the shores of Phuket.

The TAT governor stated that TAT plans to set up shop in Riyadh, creating an open invitation for Saudia Airlines to showcase its magic at the Thailand Travel Mart Plus fair in Bangkok next year. She believes this tag-team effort will catapult Saudi tourist numbers to new heights.

Thapanee unveiled the Thailand privilege cards, designed to lure affluent Saudi visitors into extending their stay and splurging.

 

by Mitch Connor 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-12-21

 

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The savior of Phuket....muslims out on the turps till 4.00am???

6 hours ago, webfact said:

TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool revealed ambitious plans after a high-stakes meeting in Riyadh with Saudia Airlines bigwigs

Camel racing on Patong beach?

1 hour ago, 2baht said:

The savior of Phuket....muslims out on the turps till 4.00am???

Lock-up your sons?

First  it  was Russians then Chinese now they Saudis to come to Thailand for their holidays 

Glad they are choosing Phuket then probably Pattaya girls and bars

keep them away from Hua Hin or else where for us long term expats 

Now there's an arrogant bunch of sheeeeets, Dont call the Russians again to me, 

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Lock-up your sons?

And sheep?

3 hours ago, 2baht said:

The savior of Phuket....muslims out on the turps till 4.00am???

Whilst I love your sarcasm, many Saudi's, muslims, do imbibe, when outside of KSA?

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Camel racing on Patong beach?

Don't know about camels, but I've seen quite a few "hippos" on Patong beach!

1 hour ago, mikeymike100 said:

Whilst I love your sarcasm, many Saudi's, muslims, do imbibe, when outside of KSA?

Yes I had an unfortunate experience with this in the Sahara desert when I and a few friends were caught brewing and drinking alcohol and as a result a very angry Libyan soldier decided to stick a pistol against my head whilst ranting and raving, and I really thought my days were over. It's quite a long story so I'll end that by saying, luckily we got off the charge and were not punished.

 

Fast forward to the next break when flying out of Tripoli to Gatwick, and noticing several Arabs sharing a few bottles of Scotch, so I paused and stared at this and they noticed it, and in so many words told me to push off because they can do whatever they want. Money, power and dual standards prevail in these countries, so in their minds, they can drink whilst they are out of their country, irrespective of what their "religion" states.