On November 23, 2016, there was a press conference being held by the ministry of the national sports tourism of Thailand, with more than 50 invited media to attend at spot, the speech initiated by the minister H.E. Kobkarn to deliver with the theme focused on [Upgrade the Quality of Travel to Thailand–Promote the Premium of Tourism in Images], while taking a
Review of the tourist events over 2016, throughout the year, the diversity of the travel routes and different kinds of themed tourism projects have been available on array of schedules and planning, Thailand itself, which renders the colorful charm and unique scenery to people all over the world, it has endowed with the natural resources and potential power.
While nearby approaching at end of 2016, there has been significantly seen that the increasing number of visitors from Europe, mainland China, including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan market are steadily moving on, fortunately Thailand has successfully received the Chinese tourists in more than 8 million, looking to prospect of the tourism and beyond, Thailand is holding its leading position in the trend.
Fighting against [the Zero Dollar Tour] operated by Chinese travel agencies, the Thai government launched up the tough and effective measures so far to make any achievements ;continuously ,Thailand starts up with the program named as [Friendly Thailand Design Expo] in which Included as: 1– to grant some of foreign visitors [free visa ] within a year; 2—to offer Long Stay Visa within 10 years for those who are accelerated as the good quality tourists; 3—to design the 70 themed Travel Routs in remembrance of the King Rama Nine by Tracing back to His Majesty’ footsteps];
4–At the same time, from December 31 to January 1-2-3, 2017, the 4 days will be nominated as Grand Holiday to any visitors at home and abroad, 5—opening up the program [Thailand Luxury Travel] ;6—accordingly the relevant events designed like marathons ,in the name of [THAILAND SPORTS] includes [THE JET SKI RACE],[THAI BOXING SHOW],[WOLRD BODY BUILDING SHOW]etc., moving on the way now, in order to appeal to the world people ,the Thai government with its related tourism departments working together, will push forward to meet with the arrival of the New Year 2017 to come.
Nearly 2 hours, H.E. the minister stood up and made quick responses to answers raised by media people around her.
Reported by Darwin