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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Pattaya Mayor fires back at corruption claims, defends city’s transformation
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has issued a lengthy public response defending the city administration after criticism from Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, who described...
2,500 eyes on Pattaya as city expands CCTV network to watch over crowds, traffic...
PATTAYA, Thailand – As one of Thailand’s busiest tourism cities, Pattaya faces constant pressure from heavy traffic, large crowds, festivals, nightlife activity, and emergencies...
Before Pattaya wakes, boat crews battle the sea to keep tourism alive
PATTAYA, Thailand – For many visitors, the sea is a place to relax. But for Pattaya’s boat operators, the sea is work, responsibility, and...
Bangkok Airways defies global turbulence with 24.5% profit jump after route reductions
PATTAYA, Thailand – Bangkok Airways reported strong first-quarter earnings for 2026, posting a net profit of 2.1 billion baht despite a decline in passenger...
Thai Legal Department clarifies home seizure case after bank moves against debt-free owner
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Legal Execution Department has clarified a controversial case in which a homeowner faced legal action and possible property seizure despite...