Tag: Somsak Pureesrisak
TAT promotes Koh Samet as safe tourist destination
BANGKOK, 21 August 2013 The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is actively working on a marketing strategy aimed at attracting local and international...
Thai Tourism Industry Fam Trip Visits Cleaned-Up Samet Island
Bangkok – August 21, 2013: A delegation of more than 200 senior Thai tourism industry executives and media, led by H.E. Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak,...
Egyptian protests to slightly affect Thailand’s tourism industry
BANGKOK, 20 August 2013 The Tourism and Sports Minister says the current protests in Egypt may have a slight impact on the tourism...
Koh Samet’s beaches clearing, but assessment, preventative work only beginning
Cleanup of the Koh Samet oil spill is winding down, but the more-arduous process of assessing long-term damage and preventing future spills is only...
Fact Sheet on Thailand Oil Spill Situation Update of 5 August...
Satellite image by Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), as of 4 August 2013, 0609 hrs Further improvement has...
TAT Unveils Marketing Action Plan 2014
Bangkok, 9 July, 2013 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Action Plan for 2014 was officially released to the private sector and global...
GPS navigation, insurance required under draft marine-safety plan
Pattaya would build a Global Positioning System-based navigation system to monitor tourist-boat traffic and require insurance coverage for boat operators under a plan...
Tourist Ministry to join related agencies in boosting tourist confidence
BANGKOK, 6 May 2013 The Tourism Ministry is planning to join all units involved in the travel industry to boost visitor confidence in...
20 injured in speedboat collision
The vessel the Kor Nongmai 7 (left) suffered a gaping hole in its side during a crash with the Khemthong (right), which sustained only...
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Four nations conduct amphibious assault drills in ‘Cobra Gold 2025’ on Hat Yao Beach,...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand and the United States, alongside South Korea and Singapore, conducted a large-scale amphibious assault exercise as part of the Cobra...
Chinese woman lost in woods near condo in Jomtien safely reunited with family, praising...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Chinese woman experiencing mental health issues was found lost in the woods area near a condo in Jomtien. The incident...
Pattaya City mayor comments on approval to sell alcohol on religious holidays
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet shared his perspective on the recent approval to sell alcohol on major religious holidays. He acknowledged that during...
Pattaya takes action against cement trucks spilling materials on roads, ensures safety for everyone
PATTAYA, Thailand – Ensuring road safety in Pattaya is an ongoing challenge, especially with the growing number of vehicles and construction activities in the...
Key challenges new Pattaya Police Chief faces in ensuring safety and tackling city issues
PATTAYA, Thailand – Upon assuming his new role, Pol. Col. Anek Srathongyu, the newly appointed Pattaya City Police Chief, faces a number of pressing...