Tag: Somsak Pureesrisak
TAT promotes Koh Samet as safe tourist destination
BANGKOK, 21 August 2013 The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is actively working on a marketing strategy aimed at attracting local and international...
Thai Tourism Industry Fam Trip Visits Cleaned-Up Samet Island
Bangkok – August 21, 2013: A delegation of more than 200 senior Thai tourism industry executives and media, led by H.E. Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak,...
Egyptian protests to slightly affect Thailand’s tourism industry
BANGKOK, 20 August 2013 The Tourism and Sports Minister says the current protests in Egypt may have a slight impact on the tourism...
Koh Samet’s beaches clearing, but assessment, preventative work only beginning
Cleanup of the Koh Samet oil spill is winding down, but the more-arduous process of assessing long-term damage and preventing future spills is only...
Fact Sheet on Thailand Oil Spill Situation Update of 5 August...
Satellite image by Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), as of 4 August 2013, 0609 hrs Further improvement has...
TAT Unveils Marketing Action Plan 2014
Bangkok, 9 July, 2013 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Action Plan for 2014 was officially released to the private sector and global...
GPS navigation, insurance required under draft marine-safety plan
Pattaya would build a Global Positioning System-based navigation system to monitor tourist-boat traffic and require insurance coverage for boat operators under a plan...
Tourist Ministry to join related agencies in boosting tourist confidence
BANGKOK, 6 May 2013 The Tourism Ministry is planning to join all units involved in the travel industry to boost visitor confidence in...
20 injured in speedboat collision
The vessel the Kor Nongmai 7 (left) suffered a gaping hole in its side during a crash with the Khemthong (right), which sustained only...
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Thai PM signals new government within a week to unlock full policy powers
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul announced that a new government is expected to be formed within the next...
Thai Deputy PM visits Phetchaburi to push action on urgent environmental challenges
PHETCHABURI, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin has visited Phetchaburi Province to monitor key environmental challenges...
Thailand joins global call for Earth Hour 2026 with one-hour lights out campaign
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand invites everyone to participate in EARTH HOUR 2026.
Turn off unnecessary lights for 1 hour to help...
Thai Transport Ministry rolls out fuel subsidies and fare freeze to ease cost pressures
BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has announced proactive measures to support transport operators and the public in...
Thai PM acknowledges fuel price strain as government adjusts response to global oil shock
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has addressed issues regarding the government's fuel price management during the early stages...