Thailand launches year-long tourism and sports celebration targeting 40 million visitors and 3 trillion baht in revenue Thailand has officially launched the "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025", a grand initiative celebrating the nation's cultural heritage, diverse tourism experiences, and world-class sporting events. The campaign will feature year-round tourism festivals, high-profile sporting tournaments, and exclusive travel privileges, reinforcing Thailand's position as a global leader in tourism and sports. With an ambitious goal, Thailand aims to attract 39 million international visitors and generate 3 trillion Baht in tourism revenue by 2025. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatrastated: "Tourism is a key driver of Thailand's economy...
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Thailand announces 2025 as the “Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year”
At WTM 2024, Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister reveals 2025 tourism agenda with new attractions, cultural celebrations, and global collaboration to bolster the tourism sector Thailand's Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sorawong Thienthong, announced 2025 as the "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year" at the Amazing Thailand Press Conference, organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) during the World Travel Market (WTM) 2024. The "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025" aims to welcome travellers from around the globe with world-class festivities and privileges. "This campaign isn't just a celebration; it's an invitation for all to create unforgettable travel stories in Thailand," Sorawong remarked. Strategic...
Read More"ES YEN COFFEE," the Thai-style iced espresso, is a must-try coffee speciality which embodies Thailand's newfound soft power, infusing sweetness and aroma into the iconic Amazing Thailand campaign. The global spotlight fell on ES YEN when Korean popstar Jung Yong-Hwa shared an image of himself sipping the brew before departing Thailand, kindling an international craving for this extraordinary creation among travellers. Crafted by Soradech Chirawitchalert, the winner of the World ES YEN Championship 2023, ES YEN COFFEE marries the boldness of espresso with condensed milk, culminating in a blend of sweetness and creamy indulgence. Moreover, the incorporation of fresh milk or locally sourced coconut sugar offers a twist, enhancing the experience for connoisseurs. This unique fusion was th...
Read MoreAnantara launches new addition to the sparkling waterfront of Layan Bay in Phuket Anantara Layan Phuket Resort has launched Beach House, a stylish new addition to the sparkling waterfront of Layan Bay. Comprising a three-story venue that includes Breeze, a sophisticated all-day poolside sipping and dining area, a fine dining middle floor currently housing zuma pop-up and a dazzling top floor area known as Roof Top. Beach House promises luxury tropical vibes from dawn till dusk and beyond. Welcoming guests into a spectacular open-air space on the ground floor is Breeze. Overlooking Layan’s shoreline, and with a sumptuous array of tables, daybeds and sun loungers, Breeze invites long, indulgent hours of infinity poolside relaxation. Upmarket and upbeat, this refined beach-club con...
Read MoreThe world’s happiest travel destination is once more welcoming visitors Thailand’s picture-perfect east coast island of Koh Samui has long been popular with travelers and is leading the way for the broader reopening of “The Land of Smiles” for visitors from overseas. The last 18 months have been a testing time for everyone, but the Thailand government has used the time wisely to work with health authorities and local tourism providers at one of country’s most stunning destinations to make sure our visitors can completely relax. Visitors can enjoy its unforgettable sights, share its world-renown cuisine, take part in countless outdoor activities and rub shoulders with the friendly locals safe in the knowledge that exacting health protocols have been put in place to ensure tour...
Read MoreAfter 20 months of border closures Thailand is welcoming back international tourists to the Kingdom. As international travel to Thailand is back and Anantara Hotels Resorts and Spas is ready to welcome fully vaccinated guests with no quarantine requirements from 63 low-risk countries. From Chiang Mai in the north, to the brand’s luxury properties in the capital of Bangkok, down to the islands of Phuket and Koh Samui in the south, Anantara guests are now welcome to visit any part of the country after meeting the governments health and safety requirements under the new ‘Test & Go’ scheme. These requirements, amongst others, include proof of guests being fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine at least 14 days prior to arrival and producing a negative COVID-19 PCR test result...
Read MoreThe people of the Land of Smiles have good reason to be happy once again. For more than one year, we have not been able to demonstrate our hospitality and warmth, or share with you everything that is wonderful about Thailand – from our cuisine to our stunning beaches, culture, history and more. We have missed seeing our friends from around the world marveling at our unique attractions, and spending relaxing days and vibrant evenings with us. That is now behind us. Phuket is leading the return to our shared “new normal” and restrictions have been eased so that fully vaccinated travelers from anywhere in the world can return to an island famous as the Pearl of the Andaman Sea. And anyone planning a visit to the world’s most welcoming nation can be assured that health officia...
Read MorePhuket restricts travel from other Thai regions, but foreign tourists unaffected
Thailand's Phuket will ban travel from the rest of the country from Aug. 3-16 to try to stop a surge in coronavirus cases from spreading to the resort island, but overseas visitors will be largely unaffected, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. Phuket is at the heart of efforts to revive Thailand's tourism industry, a major revenue earner that has been devastated by the pandemic. The first foreign tourists arrive at the airport as Phuket reopens to overseas tourists, allowing foreigners fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to visit the resort island without quarantine, in Phuket, Thailand July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva Since July 1, tourists fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have been allowed to move freely on the island, with no self-isolation on arr...
Read MoreAmazing Thailand is a dream destination for golfers from all around the world. Its 250 top quality golf courses ideally located throughout the country, having world class Golfing facilities, reasonable green fees, friendly caddies and many other attractions continue to attract golfers to visit this country. In its continuous endeavour to keep track of latest trends and mind set of the golfers, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) & Sports & Leisure Worldwide (SLW) conducted its second survey on ‘Golfing in Thailand’ with Golfers in India during 21st June – 5th July 2021. The surveyed sample group was made up of Golfers from all over India and consisted of 1001 response from all over India. Although majority of participants in the survey included seasoned and experienced g...
Read MoreTaking a cue from last year's blockbuster #THROWBACKTHAILAND video contest for Indian influencers, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) India offices have taken a step forward this year to launch #BLOGYOURTHAILAND: THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE for Indian bloggers. This time the contest is going to be a power-packed contest! The Viewpoint of 3 beaches; kata noi beach, kata beach and karon beach of Phuket Organized by TAT New Delhi office and TAT Mumbai office, this year’s contest will see the extent of the power of blogging and to what level it can influence potential travellers within a given timeframe. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the world is fighting with full spirit and keeping the morale high that this will pass soon. With Thailand’s plans to open its borders for internatio...
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