Tag: Somsak Pureesrisak
Tourism minister backs lifting emergency decree as tourist arrivals drop
BANGKOK, March 11 - Caretaker Tourism Minister Somsak Pureesrisak said on Tuesday that he supports lifting of an emergency decree which has been enforced...
2014 tourist arrivals likely to drop 5%: Tourism Minister
BANGKOK, Jan 23 - Caretaker Tourism and Sports Minister Somsak Pureesrisak said Thursday that the number of tourist arrivals this year is likely to...
Bangkok’s peaceful protest surprises tourists
BANGKOK, Jan 14 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) was instructed to post photos of Bangkok shutdown on its online media to show...
Tourism Minister worries protests will drag down tourism sector growth
BANGKOK, Dec 7 -- Tourism and Sports Minister Somsak Pureesrisak expressed worry that ongoing anti-government protests would drag the tourism sector below 20% growth...
Govt injecting new economic stimulus
The government decided today to inject an additional stimulus to revive Thailand’s sagging economy, due to the month-long political turmoil. Teerat...
Thailand-EU ink MoUs on tourism and SME businesses
BANGKOK, 18 November 2013 Thailand and the European Union (EU) have signed 2 memorandums of understanding on tourism and SME businesses. ...
MoTS, TAT support Thailand tourism marketing – Safety and Security brainstorm...
Bangkok, October 17, 2013 - The Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS) has supported and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has sponsored the...
Typhoons Usagi, Wutip cause Bt700 million tourism loss in 9 Thai...
BANGKOK, Oct 11 - Thailand's Ministry of Tourism & Sports reported that Typhoons Usagi and Wutip have caused Bt708 million (about US$22 million) in...
Thailand’s first ‘tourist court’ opens in Pattaya
Thailand’s first “tourist court” aimed at solving minor disputes before visitors leave the country has opened in Pattaya. Virat Chinvinitkul, secretary-general of the Courts...
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Thai Army rejects Cambodian claims, reaffirms compliance with ceasefire agreement
BANGKOK, Thailand – Royal Thai Army refutes Cambodian allegations, upholds ceasefire agreement and urges responsible communication based on facts.
March 27, Major General Winthai Suvaree,...
Thai Commerce Ministry expands price controls and launches discount campaign to ease living costs
BANGKOK, Thailand – Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun outlined the government’s strategic framework for commodity management to address global energy volatility affecting consumer goods at...
Discovering Bangkok’s Wats through golden rooftops culture and timeless Thai spirituality
BANGKOK, Thailand – “Wat” means temple in Thailand. Discovering beautiful wats across Bangkok, where every detail shines with culture and history Golden rooftops, peaceful...
Thailand pushes UNESCO bid for royal-endorsed national costume with nationwide and global campaign
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Culture is preparing a campaign to promote the royal-endorsed Thai national costume ahead of its proposed nomination to...
Thai PR Department recognized for showcasing Thainess Power at Expo 2025 Osaka
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Public Relations Department has received a certificate of recognition for its role in promoting “Thainess Power” on the global stage.
On...