Thai PM delivers statement at Amazing Thailand Networking Event during ITB Berlin 2024

[webfact]

 

Highlights his vision to grow the Thai tourism industry, including a number of favourable policies and measures to elevate Thailand’s position as a world-class destination.

 

Berlin, 7 March 2024 – Thailand’s Prime Minister, H.E. Mr. Srettha Thavisin, delivered a statement at the “Amazing Thailand Networking Event with the Prime Minister of Thailand” as part of the country’s 49th participation in the ITB Berlin 2024 in Germany.

Organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the “Amazing Thailand Networking Event with the Prime Minister of Thailand” at ITB Berlin 2024 was held on 7 March 2024, the CityCube Berlin.

 

Prime Minister Srettha stated the importance of tourism in socio-economic development and shared the government’s vision to drive the Thai tourism industry to the next level and generate 90.36 billion euros in overall tourism revenue for this year. Of these, 59.38 billion euros will be from international tourism, including 17.15 billion euros in revenue and 8.5 million visitors from the Europe, Africa, and Middle East markets.

 

His Excellency indicated the significant improvement in the ease of travelling over the past five months, including the temporary visa exemptions for Indian, Russian, Kazakhstani, and Taiwanese visitors and the recently launched Thailand-China mutual visa exemption. In addition, talks are underway with the EU for Schengen visa exemption and ASEAN counterparts for the “One Visa, Free your Destination” agreement.

 

PM extended an invitation to tourists to explore secondary destinations beyond world-renowned cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai to indulge in local cultures and unique experiences. He cited his travel experiences of many interesting local cultures and hidden gems in lesser-known cities.

 

He mentioned the plans to adjust the operating hours of entertainment venues and ease rules on the sale of alcoholic beverages. This will follow the recent extension to the opening hours of entertainment venues in key tourist areas and the reduction in liquor tax.

 

The PM reiterated that the government places ‘Thai Soft Power’ at the core of its tourism policy. Thailand’s unique and beautiful festivals are being leveraged to position the country as a world-class festival destination. The “Maha Songkran World Water Festival” will be organised to celebrate its UNESCO ‘intangible cultural heritage’ status. Incentives will be launched to attract major international festivals, concerts, and events to be held in Thailand.

 

Lastly, Prime Minister Srettha expressed his vision to see Thailand become the aviation hub of Southeast Asia within this decade. He highlighted renovation and expansion plans for existing airports and the development of two new airports – the Lanna International Airport in Chiang Mai and the Andaman International Airport in Phang-nga.

 

He stressed the plans to improve the efficiency of ground handling services to accommodate the increasing number of passengers. Apart from providing quality services to customers, safety and security standards are significant elements of leading forward to be a global aviation hub.

 

He also mentioned discussions with airlines to increase flights and new routes to Thailand, and the upcoming “Air-mazing Thailand: The Amazing Airlines Fam Trip” being organised by the TAT to showcase the country’s expansive aviation capabilities.

“With the investment and commitment from the government, Thailand is poised to see an explosive growth in the tourism sector in the coming years. We want to encourage travellers to embrace their experiences, share their travel stories in Thailand that will turn into lifelong memories, and inspire others around the world to seek endless journeys in Thailand,” Prime Minister Srettha concluded.

 

The Amazing Thailand Networking Event with the Prime Minister of Thailand was attended by more than 200 invited European and Thai tour operators and media members.

 

TAT also use the networking event as a platform to launch for the first time at the ITB Berlin 2024, its latest TVC: “Amazing Thailand: Your Stories Never End” communication concept. It aims to instil ‘unforgettable experiences’ into travellers through meaningful travel or memorable trips during their journey in Thailand. This will lead the travellers to become storytellers who share their own stories in Thailand with others and inspire the world to embark on endless journeys and create never-ending stories.

 

TAT Newsroom

 

Source: TAT NEWS 2024-03-08

 

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[JoePai]

Oh no, he missed out this, quote :

 

Chiang Mai ranks as the third most polluted city globally 

[bendejo]

Make Thailand Amazing Again

 

[ikke1959]

Amazing Thailand indeed, the land of hubs, pollution, scams, where fugitives can come back and don't need to go to jail, where everything is the same as before the WO II, where foreigners are being unwelcomed, as we can read daily in the news, as the locals can do as they want, and so on

[ikke1959]

2 minutes ago, bendejo said:

Make Thailand Amazing Again

 

Indeed but first they have to get rid of this army based Government and they have to educate the people, instead of the xenophobia that is going on now.. Welcome foreigners and backpackers and update many laws instead of the conservative ideas nowadays

[nikmar]

he has no pressing matters to deal with at home then. 

[bob smith]

57 minutes ago, webfact said:

His Excellency

😆 😆 😆

[bamnutsak]

Education, infrastructure, political instability, suppression of the press, fake democracy, birth rate, climate change, smog.

 

 

Yeah, great place for investment.

 

 

 

[TroubleandGrumpy]

Instead of telling them what Thailand/TAT is doing, maybe he (and TAT) should be asking them - what do they want, what they dont like, and how can he/TAT improve Thailand as a holiday and business destination. 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Highlights his vision to grow the Thai tourism industry, including a number of favourable policies and measures to elevate Thailand’s position as a world-class destination.

Tourism is the only vision.... how short some memories are.

[newbee2022]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

 

Highlights his vision to grow the Thai tourism industry, including a number of favourable policies and measures to elevate Thailand’s position as a world-class destination.

 

Berlin, 7 March 2024 – Thailand’s Prime Minister, H.E. Mr. Srettha Thavisin, delivered a statement at the “Amazing Thailand Networking Event with the Prime Minister of Thailand” as part of the country’s 49th participation in the ITB Berlin 2024 in Germany.

Organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the “Amazing Thailand Networking Event with the Prime Minister of Thailand” at ITB Berlin 2024 was held on 7 March 2024, the CityCube Berlin.

 

Prime Minister Srettha stated the importance of tourism in socio-economic development and shared the government’s vision to drive the Thai tourism industry to the next level and generate 90.36 billion euros in overall tourism revenue for this year. Of these, 59.38 billion euros will be from international tourism, including 17.15 billion euros in revenue and 8.5 million visitors from the Europe, Africa, and Middle East markets.

 

His Excellency indicated the significant improvement in the ease of travelling over the past five months, including the temporary visa exemptions for Indian, Russian, Kazakhstani, and Taiwanese visitors and the recently launched Thailand-China mutual visa exemption. In addition, talks are underway with the EU for Schengen visa exemption and ASEAN counterparts for the “One Visa, Free your Destination” agreement.

 

PM extended an invitation to tourists to explore secondary destinations beyond world-renowned cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai to indulge in local cultures and unique experiences. He cited his travel experiences of many interesting local cultures and hidden gems in lesser-known cities.

 

He mentioned the plans to adjust the operating hours of entertainment venues and ease rules on the sale of alcoholic beverages. This will follow the recent extension to the opening hours of entertainment venues in key tourist areas and the reduction in liquor tax.

 

The PM reiterated that the government places ‘Thai Soft Power’ at the core of its tourism policy. Thailand’s unique and beautiful festivals are being leveraged to position the country as a world-class festival destination. The “Maha Songkran World Water Festival” will be organised to celebrate its UNESCO ‘intangible cultural heritage’ status. Incentives will be launched to attract major international festivals, concerts, and events to be held in Thailand.

 

Lastly, Prime Minister Srettha expressed his vision to see Thailand become the aviation hub of Southeast Asia within this decade. He highlighted renovation and expansion plans for existing airports and the development of two new airports – the Lanna International Airport in Chiang Mai and the Andaman International Airport in Phang-nga.

 

He stressed the plans to improve the efficiency of ground handling services to accommodate the increasing number of passengers. Apart from providing quality services to customers, safety and security standards are significant elements of leading forward to be a global aviation hub.

 

He also mentioned discussions with airlines to increase flights and new routes to Thailand, and the upcoming “Air-mazing Thailand: The Amazing Airlines Fam Trip” being organised by the TAT to showcase the country’s expansive aviation capabilities.

“With the investment and commitment from the government, Thailand is poised to see an explosive growth in the tourism sector in the coming years. We want to encourage travellers to embrace their experiences, share their travel stories in Thailand that will turn into lifelong memories, and inspire others around the world to seek endless journeys in Thailand,” Prime Minister Srettha concluded.

 

The Amazing Thailand Networking Event with the Prime Minister of Thailand was attended by more than 200 invited European and Thai tour operators and media members.

 

TAT also use the networking event as a platform to launch for the first time at the ITB Berlin 2024, its latest TVC: “Amazing Thailand: Your Stories Never End” communication concept. It aims to instil ‘unforgettable experiences’ into travellers through meaningful travel or memorable trips during their journey in Thailand. This will lead the travellers to become storytellers who share their own stories in Thailand with others and inspire the world to embark on endless journeys and create never-ending stories.

 

TAT Newsroom

 

Source: TAT NEWS 2024-03-08

 

- 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.

 

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I wondering...who is "his excellency" ????😳