CHIANG MAI, Thailand – Vice Minister Jakkaphon Tangsutthitham of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand presided over the opening ceremony of the “Amazing Chiang Mai Car Festival 2024.” The festival, part of the Thailand Winter Festival under the IGNITE Thailand’s Tourism initiative, aims to position Thailand as a world-class event hub, focusing on music, sports, food, and lifestyle events.
Vice Minister Jakkaphon stated that the event targets high-spending automotive enthusiasts with niche interests, aiming to boost income distribution to local communities and businesses. Chiang Mai was selected for its popularity as a destination, offering robust infrastructure, convenient accessibility, rich cultural heritage, and diverse products and services suited to all lifestyles.
The Amazing Chiang Mai Car Festival 2024 will take place from November 21-24, featuring a variety of activities that highlight the allure of automotive culture while providing engaging and memorable experiences for attendees. Jakkaphon also expressed gratitude to all sectors supporting the event, which is expected to boost the local economy and reinforce Chiang Mai’s image as a world-class tourist destination.
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports aims to declare 2025 as the Year of Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports, focusing on increasing both tourism revenue and visitor numbers compared to previous years. (NNT)
