TAT and Meta launch “Rediscover Thailand” augmented reality tourism experience
Running from 2 to 30 November, 2022, at the TCDC in Bangkok, the “Rediscover Thailand” AR exhibition showcases nine innovative AR effects designed and developed by five Thai AR creators from Thailand’s Meta Spark AR community: Pansavuth Khehasukcharoen, Wanisara Chompoorat, Opas Sang-ue, Keetapol Boonprachak, and Sufee Yama. Their works reflect unique cultural highlights and rich diversity from various Thai regions.
Weekend train trips to Lop Buri’s Pa Sak Jolasid Dam returns this November
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to report that the special weekend ‘Rot Fai Loi Nam’ (floating train) trip from Bangkok to Pa Sak Jolasid Dam in Lop Buri province has returned again this year starting from this month through to January 2023.
TAT participates in Taiwan’s Travel Fair 2022 ATTA
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) participated in the Travel Fair 2022 ATTA: Taichung International Travel Exhibition in Taichung City, Taiwan from 21-24 October, 2022, to promote Thailand as a preferred holiday destination for Taiwanese travellers.
Thailand welcomes over 7 million foreign tourists from 1 January to 26 October 2022
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), said “With the difficult times of recent now behind us, Thailand is seeing its efforts across the board – from ongoing tourism marketing and promotion, to the Amazing Thailand SHA health and safety standards put in place – paying off, with more than 7 million foreign tourists having already returned to our shores so far in 2022.”
Loi Krathong Festival 2022
One of Thailand’s most popular and most visually stunning annual festivals, Loi Krathong is celebrated during the full moon of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar. In 2022, the festival is on Tuesday, 8 November.
Central Group launches new ‘Tourist Treats’ website
The Central Group – which operates the Centara Hotels & Resorts and Central department stores – has launched the new Tourist Treats website at https://tourist.centralgroup.com featuring interesting stories on sightseeing, Thai food, and other topics, as well as a range of shopping privileges and promotions for tourists visiting Thailand.
South Korean travel agents join TAT’s trade meet in Chiang Mai
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has organised the “Amazing Thailand New Chapters Trade Meet 2022: Seoul-Chiang Mai” event in Chiang Mai, during 20-23 October, 2022, to reiterate the popularity of the Northern Thai city as a popular holiday destination for South Korean tourists.
TAT says ‘Amazing Thailand, A Million Thanks to the Malaysians’
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) staged the ‘Amazing Thailand, A Million Thanks to the Malaysians’ event in Kuala Lumpur to say thanks to the Malaysian travel industry for promoting Thailand as a preferred tourist destination.
Bangkok retains long held crown as ‘Best Leisure City in the Asia-Pacific’ from Business Traveller Asia-Pacific readers
Bangkok has been voted the ‘Best Leisure City in the Asia-Pacific’ for the sixth consecutive time in the prestigious Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2022, while the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok was voted the ‘Best Business Hotel in the Asia-Pacific’ and Thai Airways International (THAI) the third best airline in the Asia-Pacific.
TAT heads up strong Thai presence at ITB Asia 2022
This is the 14th time TAT has participated in ITB Asia with the Thailand Stand (Booth No. F05) officially opened today (19 October) by H.E. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, and TAT executives.