Tourism drive hits highest gear

A record number of events anticipated in 2025

Tourism drive hits highest gear
As he presided over the beginning of a pondering program at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on Friday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin outlined as the government has set itself an ambitious goal to make 2025″ the biggest season for tourism.” ( Photo: Ministry of Tourism and Sports )

The state has set itself an ambitious goal, making 2025″ the biggest season for tourism” to day, by hosting a raft of exciting historical events, concerts, festivals, as well as an international engine racing set all year long.

Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, made the remarks as he presided over the beginning of a brainstorming session involving the administration’s” Burn Thailand: Tourism” approach at Friday’s Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

He recently announced his perspective for Thailand’s coming, dubbed” Burn Thailand”.

The program seeks to establish the country as a world- class hub for eight sectors, particularly tourism, health and wellness tourism, food and agriculture, aviation, logistics, potential mobility, modern economy, as well as finance.

I announced that next year would be the biggest season for tourism in Thailand during my outside journeys, the excellent minister said.

” The government has attached]great ] importance to some plans. Tourism is one of the premier guidelines,” said Mr Srettha, who likewise serves as financing minister.

The state is improving the ease of travel for international travelers, with example being the temporary card deductions granted to customers from India, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Taiwan, he said.

Thailand and China both signed a reciprocal visa exemption agreement in addition to these efforts, which became effective on March 1.

The government is likewise pushing for visa-free travel agreements with European countries in the Schengen area.

The Prime Minister stated that the Schengen state visa-free travel arrangement is not just a dream.

In order to better prepare for international visitors, Mr. Srettha also emphasized the need to upgrade immigration control systems and improve infrastructure.

” We have to make sure they are impressed from the moment they first step foot in Thailand until they leave,” he said.

The prime minister also mentioned that he met with Formula E executives who were interested in Thailand as a potential location for a Formula E electric car racing championship series while on a recent trip to Germany and France.

He stated that Formula E executives would visit a location in Chiang Mai next week to examine the viability of holding a Formula E competition in Thailand for the first time. He claimed that that would help promote Thailand’s regional tourism hub.

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is where Formula E is formally known. It was first introduced in Beijing in 2014, and it later won the FIA World Championship title.

The prime minister previously stated that Thailand was switching to electric vehicles, with EV vehicles making up 40 % of all car orders placed since the end of the year.

Mr. Srettha argued that the Thai government is using” soft power” to maximize Thailand’s cultural heritage.

This brainstorming session wo n’t end up being like a firework fizzling out. It should also be used as a platform for further tourism promotion along with infrastructure development. The biggest year for tourism will be next year, but we will have to start later this year. But first, we also need six months to prepare”, Mr Srettha said.

” Thailand will host cultural and sports events, concerts, Formula E, world food festivals and much more”, he said.

In accordance with the initiative” Thainess Station: Thai Products Unify Thai Communities,” Mr. Srettha added that the government is collaborating with Central Group, Siam Piwat, the Mall Group, and King Power to promote products made by local communities.

Thai handicrafts, such as pha khao ma or Thai loincloth, basketry made of kra jood or bulrush, and indigo-dyed fabric are currently available for purchase at retail locations like IconSiam and King Power’s until April 30.