A selection of bitesize stories and positive developments making the news in the Land of Smiles recently:
Thailand Tourism Festival 2025
Last month, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) presented the 43rd Thailand Tourism Festival 2025, which took place from 26-30 March, between 10am and 9pm, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. This year’s festival showcased tourism products and services under the theme “5 Must-Do Experiences in Thailand”, alongside the concept of Carbon Neutral Tourism, in line with the “Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism & Sport Year 2025.”
(source: TAT Newsroom)
Thailand plans to legalize casinos in win for tourism
Thailand’s plan to legalise casinos is headed to its parliament, putting the country a step closer to realising a years-long proposal to attract foreign investment and boost tourism. The draft bill, formally approved by the cabinet on Thursday, proposes that casinos be housed within the so-called integrated entertainment complexes, where they can take up no more than 10% of the premises. To prioritise foreign tourists, the draft legislation also contains restrictions that would effectively bar regular Thai citizens from gambling in the casinos.
(source: Bloomberg)
Carbon-neutral initiatives take centre stage at TTF 2025
Promoting sustainability, the festival boasted initiatives like “Zero Waste to Landfills” and encouraged the use of public transport options. To facilitate low-impact attendance, an app provided venue maps and activity alerts. The festival also offered zones dedicated to sustainable travel goals, showcasing innovations like the plastic waste Bryde’s whale sculpture and offering discussions on environmental responsibility. The event underscored TAT’s dedication to making tourism a sustainable force for good.
(source: Thailand Business News)
Thailand gears up for spectacular Songkran
Thailand is preparing for a vibrant and lucrative Songkran festival this month, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) projecting a staggering 26.564 billion baht in tourism revenue. This surge is anticipated from both domestic and international travellers, fuelled by a nationwide programme of grand Songkran celebrations, including the highly anticipated Maha Songkran World Water Festival. TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool has forecast a significant influx of tourists during the five-day festival, which will run from 12-16 April.
(source: Asia News Network)
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