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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) joins hands with Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS) to cooperate with business owners in the southern region of Thailand, for the purpose of launching a campaign named “Amazing Thailand Beyond Experience” which aims to provide exclusive special deals and discounts for expats and foreign tourists; in order to encourage connected traveling from main cities to less-visited cities and creating a meaningful experience (The right moment can be created without waiting), ultimately leading to sustainability. Make traveling become “Spontaneous Happiness”.

Nowadays, Thailand has gained popularity from foreigners as a destination for living and working abroad. Based on a statistic by the Expat Insider in 2023 (data from July 2023), Thailand is ranked 6th out of 53 countries across the globe as the Best Destination for Living and Working Abroad. The ranking has continuously improved over the years, from the 12nd place in 2021 to the 8th place in 2022. Thailand possesses factors that enable working abroad, for example, satisfactory salary, good quality of living, rich culture, delectable cuisine, and other factors concerning tourism such as a variety of tourist destination and interesting activities; all of which perfectly meets expat tourist’s demands for traveling, be it workation, wellness tourism, or leisure shopping.

Therefore, TAT. cooperates with Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS) and tourism businesses in the southern region of Thailand (e.g. accommodation, restaurant, health & wellness, activity, and community-based tourism) to launch a campaign named “Amazing Thailand Beyond Experience”, in order to stimulate southern Thailand tourism market and facilitate a continuous growth. The campaign provides exclusive discounts for the expat group and foreign tourists on the website: thailandbeyondexperience.com.

Enjoy a trip to the south of Thailand at a special price by registering on the website and redeeming any desired special deals. After that, show the promotional code at the participating establishment to use the special deals or discounts. The promotion’s conditions are as the establishment designated.

Redeem special deals from today to 30 April 2024 on the website: thailandbeyondexperience.com

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) joins hands with TRUE-DTAC and Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant to launch a campaign named “Amazing Thailand Expat Privilege”, offering a free pass to national parks and up to 80% discounts for establishment over Thailand.

“Amazing Thailand Expat Privilege” has collaborated with True Corporation Public Company Limited or TRUE – DTAC to directly communicate with the campaign target, by focusing on TRUE-DTAC expat users which amount to 1.2 million people (54%). Most of them come from China, Hong Kong, South Korea, India, and Southeast Asia; all of which are considered countries with high purchasing power.

The campaign offers up to 80% discount from more than 200 establishments over Thailand. The privileges cover a variety of categories, for example, River Kwai Jungle Rafts Resort, Cocoa Valley Resort, Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort for accommodation; Somtum Villa, Chaophraya Cruise, De riva Ayothaya for restaurant; Oasis Spa, Abhaibhubejhr Dayspa, Kiri Tara Spa & Massage for health & wellness; Treasure Hill Golf & Country Club, Black Mountain Water Park, Siam Niramit Phuket for activity; Central Department Store, Robinson Department Store for shopping, etc.

Moreover, the campaign has collaborated with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant to gift a special privilege of free-entry coupons for 133 national parks over Thailand. Notably examples are Erawan National Park in Kanchanaburi, Khao Leam Ya – Mu Ko Samet National Park in Rayong, Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei, Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi, Namtok Phlio National Park in Chanthaburi, Sri Nan National Park in Nan, Mu Ko Lanta National Park in Krabi, etc.

For expats and foreign tourists who are interested in the special privileges, redeem the coupons now on the website: expatprivileges.com. Enjoy safe and worthwhile trips during the period of the end of 2023 to the beginning of 2024. Exclusive privileges are available for redeeming from today to 29 February 2024, by registering on the website and choosing your desired special deals. Then, show the promotional codes along with your passport at the establishment to use the privileges. The conditions of the privileges are as the establishment designated.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launched the Happy Paradise Campaign to present tourism products and services, bringing impressions and new experiences to tourists in the Phuket Sandbox programme through the Happy Paradise Campaign while supporting the local communities and local culture.

Giving Happy Paradise Welcome Kit & Happy Paradise Souvenir to the Phuket Sandbox Tourists.

The reopening program of the pilot provinces to welcome back international visitors started with the Phuket Sandbox programme on the past July 1, 2021. To July 31, 2021, there are about 14,000 tourists in the Phuket Sandbox programme which generates more than 829-million-baht income. In order to bring impressions to tourists and support the communities, TAT has launched the Happy Paradise Campaign to welcome tourists back, bringing impressions and confidence in traveling in Thailand, as well as spreading income to southern local communities and tourism entrepreneurs in the Sealed Routes: Phuket, Krabi, Phang-nga, Ko Samui, Ko Tao, and Ko Pha-Ngan.

The Happy Paradise Campaign presents tourism products and services while attaching importance to establishments awarded the safety and health standard under the SHA+ symbol through various Happy Paradise activities. One of the activities is giving 1,000 Happy Paradise Welcome Kits to international visitors who arrived in Phuket on 12-14 August 2021. The welcome kit consists of the Tourism Ambassador 2021 Special Edition badge and the Journal Book. Tourists can get a special discount by showing the badge to participating establishments in the Sealed Routes.

Moreover, all tourists who stay in SHA+ hotels are also given the Happy Paradise Souvenirs which are a unique local product from southern communities:

1. Manorah beaded keychain from Phatthalung,
2. Pandanus phone bag from Krabi,
3. Batik notebook from Phuket,
4. Rubber tree phone/picture holder from Trang,
5. Batik pants from Phuket,
6. Batik mat from Krabi,
7. Batik face mask with pearls straps from Phuket, and
8. Batik face mask with Manorah beads straps from Phatthalung.

The Happy Paradise activity also includes the shows to spread local southern culture through the Manorah Dance and Ron Rae Dance. The shows was held on 18-23 August, 2021, at the designated hotels. Last but not least, the Happy Paradise Campaign holds an online activity for tourists to participate in. Check into tourist attractions in Phuket, take photos of the Happy Paradise souvenir, and post it on social media with the hashtag #ThailandHappyParadise to get a chance to win prizes.

TAT is confident that the Happy Paradise Campaign will be another factor to help support and recover Thailand’s tourism industry, as well as generating income under a performance that focuses on safe tourism and helping the communities to stay strong.

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Bangkok (Thailand) – December 12, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Leisure and business travelers visiting the Thai capital will find exceptional style and modern luxury at JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok following an extensive top-to-bottom renovation earlier this year. The transformative refurbishment raises the standard of accommodation in the city, offering a more exclusive stay in Bangkok. The makeover includes expansive updates to all 441 guestrooms and suites, refreshed meeting spaces, a reimagined lobby, and enhancements to some of its food and beverage outlets.

The experience begins the moment the travelers arrive. The spacious lobby has been enriched with stylish design details and unique objects d’art that emulate the rich culture of its location. Dark and light wood tones are accentuated by pops of color from the orange leather soft seating, vibrant floral arrangements, and the Thai-inspired geometric design of the plush carpet underfoot. Multiple intimate spaces allow for a quiet place to work or unwind with a favorite beverage. The new room design also seamlessly balances traditional Thai elements and modern architectural ideologies. Some unique features in the rooms provide intriguing insights into Thai history and culture.

Four of the hotel’s food and beverage outlets have also received a makeover. The interiors at the popular JW Café, have been enhanced with an inspired industrial look, from rustic exposed finishes and wooden flooring to bespoke lighting fixtures. Next door Bangkok’s favorite bakery, BBCO invites with comfortable settees and updated display cases, and its own a la carte menu. BBCO Terrace offers a new unique outdoor dining experience that makes it’s the perfect place for a coffee or a meal with friends and family.

The award-winning Man Ho Chinese restaurant re-opened with a new look and menu that offers guests modern interpretations of Chinese cuisine. The elegant interiors are a refined juxtaposition of Oriental artifacts, accentuated with contrasting materials, to reflect subtle luxury and depth.  Finally, Tsu Japanese restaurant boasts large windows that allow natural light into the open concept plan dressed in bright colors. The dining area has a mix of banquettes and tables with the aim of creating intimate spaces and also allowing the flexibility to seat large groups. Elevated seating allows diners to watch the chefs behind the sushi counter create their tempting bites.