Thailand Tourism e-Newsletter

Thailand has received a great deal of exposure and recognition in the U.S. market this month. It was selected to be the first destination for the Dave Price Fall 2007 All-Access program on CBS’ “The Early Morning Show.” What's more, Cond? Nast Traveler readers voted Bangkok as “The Best City in Asia” for 2007. For more information, you can check CBS website and the November issue of Conde Nast Traveler. To discover why Thailand is regarded as one of the best places to visit, choose Thailand as your next vacation destination and experience it for yourself.

If diving and other adventurous activities are your interests, meet us at the DEMA show in Orlando, Florida at the end of this month for in-depth information. You can also meet other Operators from Thailand at the show. For anyone looking for things to do in Thailand in November, we would like to recommend the world-class elephant roundup held in Surin, a province in northern Thailand, during November 17th and 18th. If you are an existing buyer or a potential buyer of ASEAN tourism products and services or media, you do not want to miss this great showcase taking place at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2008 in Bangkok next January.

Enjoy reading the latest news and tips in this issue. As always, if you would like more information or Thailand vacation ideas, just dial 1-800-THAILAND or visit www.tourismthailand.org.

THAILAND ON THE EARLY SHOW ON CBS

On October 12, 2007 Mrs. Phornsiri Manoharn, the Governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand, was in New York City to congratulate Ms. Christine Palladino, the first recipient of the Dave Price Fall 2007 All-Access Pass to Thailand. She was there to present a warm welcome to Ms. Palladino and Mr. Price, CBS News’ “The Early Show” Host before their weekend getaway to Thailand. During their amazing journey in Thailand, they explored natural landscapes, customs, traditions, exotic and sumptuous foods, as well as a variety of world-class products and services in Bangkok, the northern city of Chiang Mai and the tropical island paradise of Phuket in southern Thailand. To view all video clips from the Dave Price Fall 2007 All-Access Pass to Thailand, please click here.

BANGKOK VOTED THE BEST CITY IN ASIA

Based on Conde Nast Traveler’s 2007 Readers’ Choice Survey of over 28,000 readers, second in size only to the U.S. Census, Bangkok was voted as the Best City in Asia for the seventh consecutive year since 2001. Chiang Mai, a magnificent city in northern Thailand, came in Third. Meanwhile, Phuket and Samui were ranked as the third and the sixth Best Island in Asia, respectively. In addition, several Hotels and Resorts throughout Thailand were voted as the Top 75 Hotels and Top 10 Resorts in Asia. For more information on Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards results by each category, please click here (Top City in Asia, Top Island in Asia, Top 75 Hotels in Asia and Top 10 Resorts in Asia).

THAILAND’S PRESENCE AT THE DEMA SHOW 2007

If you enjoy diving, action water sports and adventure travel, you do not want to miss the DEMA Show 2007 during October 31 – November 3, the largest international trade event for the diving, action water sports and adventure travel industry in the U.S. Meet THAILAND at booth #964 and you will be amazed with the number of stunning diving sites, ample diving schools available for those who seek to discover a magical underwater world and the abundant diving facilities Thailand can offer. Check here to register for the DEMA Show or visit Tourism Authority of Thailand’s website for more information on diving.

SURIN ELEPHANT ROUNDUP & ELEPHANT SHOW

Elephants have been prominently featured in Thai legend, literature, art and architecture. The everyday life of the revered Thai elephant is the central theme of the world-famous Elephant Roundup held each year in the Surin Province. The Elephant Roundup, the most popular festival of northeastern Thailand is held on November 17th and 18th. More than 100 elephants take part in a display of grace, strength, and intelligence in games of soccer, log carrying, and a tug-of-war against human teams. This year, Tourism Authority of Thailand and State Railways of Thailand, in cooperation with other travel associations, organized a railway tour covering the annual Elephant Roundup Festival in Surin, as well as major attractions in the Northeastern region. This region is a culturally diverse area that is essentially Thai but also captures the spirit and culture of its Laotian and Cambodian neighbors. Check here for more information on the tour. For further information on the Elephant Roundup, click here.

THAILAND HOSTING ASEAN TOURISM FORUM 2008

The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2008 (ATF 2008), the annual travel industry summit of the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, will be held in Bangkok during January 18th - 26th, 2008. This year’s theme is "Synergy of ASEAN towards Dynamic Unity in Diversity." The annual gathering will include high-level ASEAN tourism public and private sector officials, airlines, and hundreds of buyers of ASEAN tourism products designed to showcase the best of ASEAN tourism products and services. The buyer-and-seller trade show, called TRAVEX, will be held between 22-25 January at the Challenger 2, Impact Exhibition and Convention Centre, the world’s largest column-free exhibition hall, Asia’s largest indoor exhibition centre and Thailand’s largest ballroom. About 400 sellers, 450 buyers, and 150 media are expected to attend. Click here for more information.

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