Phuket – The Director of the Tourism Industry Council of Thailand, Region 11, and the Chairman of the Phuket Tourism Industry Council recently traveled on a roadshow across three countries to strengthen tourism connections with the Andaman coast. Mrs. Wirintra Paphakityotphat, Director of the Tourism Council of Thailand, Area 11, and Chairman of the Phuket Tourism Industry Council, revealed that from July 17-21, 2023, she and her delegation visited Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia—three neighboring countries that were popular destinations for travelers to the Andaman and Thailand.
To promote tourism connections among these countries, Mr. Amorn Intaracharoen, Chairman of the Executive Committee of Phuket Pearl Group and Advisor to the Chairman of the Tourism Council of Thailand, Mr. Adisorn Sumalee, Committee Member of the Tourism Council of Thailand and professional tour guide, Mr. Sangsan Thongtan, Vice Chairman of the Council, Mr. Chinawat Udomniyom, President of the Phuket Boutique Accommodation Association and Deputy Chairman of the Council, Mr. Puttha Maklai, President of the Southern Craftsmanship Management and Skill Development Association, Secretary of the Phuket Tourism Council, and members of the press traveled to meet with government officials and tourism operators in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Johor), Singapore, and Indonesia (Batam Island). The main agenda was to encourage tourists from these three countries to visit Thailand, particularly the provinces along the Andaman coast, including Phuket, Phang Nga, and Krabi.
Ms. Bulan Duangwanthong, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand in Kuala Lumpur, noted that the goal was to bring the number of tourists traveling to Thailand back to pre-pandemic levels, targeting around 4 million visitors. After six months, 2 million tourists had already traveled to Thailand, aligning with this goal.
Mrs. Kulpramote Wannalert, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand in Singapore, stated that TAT had focused on attracting more Muslim travelers to Thailand.
In Indonesia, an MOU was officially signed with the Tourism Industry Council, Area 11, to foster tourism exchange and collaboration. The atmosphere was filled with warmth and mutual goodwill.
This roadshow was expected to attract more tourists from these three countries to visit Thailand, particularly the Andaman provinces, which would, in turn, benefit local entrepreneurs and residents by boosting tourism income in the region.
