ASEAN Hugs Thailand to Facilitate the Growth of the
Tourism Economy
BANGKOK, Nov. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Thailand's Ministry of
Tourism and Sports (MOTS) throws down big budgets to focus on
supporting the tourism industry by introducing a bonding activity
for the ASEAN neighbors: "Hug Thailand Grand Rally." This activity
aims to bring back the trust in Thailand's beautiful sights,
sounds, and culture. The Ministry invited hundreds of ASEAN
representatives, from National Tourism Organizations (NTOs), which
include tourism operators and travel agencies, to travel across
oceans to hug Thailand from 13th-14th November 2010. The group
travels a round trip from Bangkok to Hua Hin, visiting many
wonderful Thai sights along the way.
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Due to the success and popularity of the first "Hug Thailand Grand
Rally 2009," it was insisted that there be a continuous campaign,
which the ASEAN neighboring countries, including Brunei, Myanmar,
Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and
Vietnam are happy to join in embracing their arms around a variety
of Thailand's tourist attractions. The campaign held a press
conference on 12th November 2010 and welcomed all the participants
to a night of dinner and cruising along the Chaopraya River.
At the press conference of Hug Thailand Grand Rally, Mr. Korkit
Danchaivichit, Advisor to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, said
that he hopes this activity, with the fellow ASEAN members, not
only strengthen the ties, but also encourage business trade
opportunities and assure the neighboring countries that Thailand
has many industries worth investing in.
With the hugging campaign, the Ministry is confident that they will
be able to regain the status for one of best tourism country in the
world and also increase the country's tourism revenue for next
year.
The rally activity begins with the ASEAN ambassadors journeying
across the nation to the well-known landmarks of Thailand: Sanam
Chan Palace, Nakorn Pratom; King Rama II Memorial Park, Amphawa;
and Maruekhathaiyawan Palace, Hua Hin. In the activity, the
participants have to compete in photographing the beautiful
sceneries of the nation, and also have fun with their own
creativity in composing each photograph. The Ministry is positive
that this large investment will bring the returns that Thailand
needs to climb back up to the top. The ASEAN countries have spread
the love and hopefully also spread the words of Thailand's beauty
and abundance to their own countries.
SOURCE Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS)