webfact Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 The Soft Power Strategy Committee is to request about 270 million baht from the government for the promotion of this year’s Songkran Festival, in an attempt to make it part of the country’s soft power. It is expected that the event will attract more foreign visitors to Thailand and generate about 35 billion baht revenue, according to Dr. Surapong Suebwonglee, secretary of the committee. He said that the money will be used to fund activities related to Songkran in Bangkok and elsewhere, as well as a promotional campaign which is expected to kick off in February, ahead of the festival in April. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai party and vice chair of the Soft Power Strategy Committee, presided over the launch of “Bangkok Design Week 2024 yesterday, which showcases various designs and creative works by Thai designers and artists from across the country. Full story: Thai PBS 2024-01-29 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post flyingtlger Posted January 28 Popular Post Share Posted January 28 38 minutes ago, webfact said: the money will be used to line the pockets of politicians...... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 No words for this kind of promotion. Only good for the pocketfilling officials...Or are they going to advertise now Internationally? I will watch the news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Branche Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I thought Thailand was predicting low rainfall this year? Hope they like paying more for rice and other items. Coconuts increased 40% past couple weeks. Lady blamed no rain and fewer coconuts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john donson Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 thought it was so famous but still needs all that money to promote it , sorry grease the wheels... any oversight or audit ? nahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Songkran used to be really celebrated everywhere in Thailand in old days, like 30 years ago with people were really happy to celebrate this occasion, not so much now though with the new generations and proliferation of social media and all the gadgets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 3 minutes ago, ezzra said: Songkran used to be really celebrated everywhere in Thailand in old days, like 30 years ago with people were really happy to celebrate this occasion, not so much now though with the new generations and proliferation of social media and all the gadgets... I think it will be a big deal in Pattaya this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 2 minutes ago, jacko45k said: I think it will be a big deal in Pattaya this year! Yeah with mostly foreigners participating as usual... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 6 hours ago, webfact said: The Soft Power Strategy Committee is to request about 270 million baht from the government for the promotion of this year’s Songkran Festival, in an attempt to make it part of the country’s soft power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jumbo1968 Posted January 29 Popular Post Share Posted January 29 I think the number of expats who vacate Pattaya during Songkran will outnumber the of arriving foreign tourists. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post retarius Posted January 29 Popular Post Share Posted January 29 I hate SongKran and all the idiots squirting and throwing water. The first time was a bit of fun, now it is just a giant bore. I guess I am officially a grumpy old man. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarius Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 27 minutes ago, Jumbo1968 said: I think the number of expats who vacate Pattaya during Songkran will outnumber the of arriving foreign tourists. I won't be here during the official festival....I'm off to less stupid climes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwood1 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 There is nothing to promote...Everyone knows about Songkran.....Boy I would love to see a flow chart on where this money goes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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