TAT to penetrate Myanmar to promote border economy

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TAT to penetrate Myanmar to promote border economy



TAK, 25 February 2016 (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and related agencies have organized a seminar to prepare business operators in Tak and nearby provinces in the northwestern region for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).

Ms. Sujitra Jongchansitto, TAT Executive Director for the Northern Region, said that the seminar is joinly organized by the TAT, the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand and the Tak Chamber of Commerce.

She explained that the seminar discussed the overall situation about the AEC and opportunities that come with it. It also talked about possible directions to penetrate tourism market in Myanmar after Thailand holds the general election sometime next year.

Ms. Sujitra later talked about a road trip exploring the business, investment and tourism related opportunities in Myanmar. She said the trip, scheduled for February 25 - 28, will take the participants to Myanmar's Mawlamyine, Kyaikhteeyoe, and Yangon.

The organizers are encouraging tourists to stay in Mae Sot District, Tak, before crossing the border to Myanmar. They boasted Tak's numerous tourist attractions and the new road linking Mae Sot to Myanmar's Myawaddy, Kokarek and Yangon, which has complemented tourism, trade and investment.


-- NNT 2016-02-25

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"TAT to penetrate Myanmar to promote border economy"

this photo of the woman with the big smile is Ms. Sujitra Jongchansitto? is her nickname Myanmar?

[Saladin]

As no other Thai government agencies seem too concerned, it is to be hoped that TAT can see some of the things that are adversely affecting tourism.

Number 1 is the confusing visa situation and the Third World inefficiency of the Immigration department and its 'systems'. A 3 months Tourist Visa is actually only good for 2 months and then it has to be extended at the Immigration office, which usually takes about half a day. Why isn't it good for 3 months? If it's simply a fund raiser then tack it on at the front end and save everybody (including government employees) unnecessary inconvenience. How many tourists with a 3 month visa opt instead to simply continue their journey and spend their money in a neighbouring country rather than going through this ordeal?

Number 2 are the dangerous footpaths/sidewalks. I live in Nimmenhaemin, ChiangMai's most up-market tourist area where expensive condo blocks and hotels are going up at a frantic pace in every Soi. But nothing whatsoever is being done about the footpaths that seem to have been built originally to hold up a Burmese tank advance should they ever invade again. There is something very out of order when it is safer to walk on the road among the cars and motorbikes rather than risk life and limb on the footpaths.

[Nicolas32]

Aww feeling the pinch already are we this is what happens when you accuse people of murders and other injustices things they hurt you where it hurts you the most people ? Plus a lot foreign investment.. Sum num na

Edited February 25, 2016 by Nicolas32