TAT holds online Muay Thai contest

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TAT holds online Muay Thai contest
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched an online contest designed to increase exposure of the kingdom's "Thainess" niche-market products across the global social media networks through a "Muay Thai" video contest offering a prize package worth more than Bt1 million.

Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, TAT Governor Thawatchai Arunyik and well-known Thai boxer Buakaw Banchamek attended the recent launch of the "One and Only" contest at The Peninsula Bangkok.

Buakaw Banchamek told the media he was honoured to be taking part in the new online activity and proud that the TAT had adopted Thai kick boxing to promote the country. The campaign covers a variety of topics including "Thai Garland", "Thai Dance", "Thai Food" and "Speaking Thai Language".

The three teams voted to have the best Muay Thai video will win round trip tickets and other prizes worth more than Bt1 million. Applications to register for the "One and Only" are now being accepted from foreigners. Thais wishing to take part can register in May. For more information, visit www.tourismthailand.org/discoverthainess.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/TAT-holds-online-Muay-Thai-contest-30255447.html

-- The Nation 2015-03-06