Tag: Somsak Pureesrisak
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...
Thailand announces new Minister of Tourism
Career politician and former provincial governor Somsak Pureesrisak has been appointed Minister of Tourism and Sports, effective April 9. He replaces the late...
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Rotary Clubs invite you to celebrate their Aniversaries in Pattaya
The Rotary Clubs of Jomtien-Pattaya (38 Years) and Pattaya Marina (20 Years) cordially invite you to a memorable evening of camaraderie, fine dining, and...
U.S. Navy soldiers visit HHN Foundation to inspire Thai children with military dreams
PATTAYA, Thailand – At the ASEAN Learning Center of the HHN Foundation for Thai Children, a group of over 20 U.S. Navy personnel, on...
Pattaya woman narrowly escapes assault after creepy motorcycle taxi driver offers to show lingerie
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 23-year-old woman, identified only as Ms. Am, nearly became the victim of an inappropriate motorcycle taxi driver in Pattaya at...
Pattaya City hosts site visit by Senate to review welfare programs for vulnerable groups...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Senate's Committee on Social Development, Youth, Women, Elderly, Disabled, and Disadvantaged Persons, led by Chairwoman Waraphat Paipanrat, visited Chonburi to...
Ferries packed at Sriracha Pier – Tourists head to Koh Si Chang after local...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Sriracha-Koh Si Chang-Koh Loy ferry pier in Chonburi, just a 20 minute-drive from Pattaya city, saw a large influx of...