Thailand stages tourism events to help local economy recover
By Yin Yue and Zhao Yichun
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Amazing Thailand Mega FAM Trip tAmazing Thailand Mega FAM Trip to Phang-nga 2023 opening ceremony on March 18, Saturday, in Phang-nga, Thailand. (Photo provided to People's Daily)

Bangkok (People's Daily) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organized the Amazing Thailand Mega FAM Trip to Phang-nga 2023 from Saturday to Tuesday with the participation of 144 travel agent representatives from 12 countries, including China, the rest of Asia and the South Pacific.

Tanes Petsuwan, TAT deputy governor for international marketing in Asia and the South Pacific, said, "The Amazing Thailand Mega FAM Trip to Phang-nga 2023 showcases meaningful travel experiences in Phang-nga in line with the 'Visit Thailand Year 2023: Amazing New Chapters' campaign. It also forms part of the TAT's plan to help establish Phang-nga as a new destination for the Asia and South Pacific market, and in doing so helping to expand tourist flow and tourism income to the local economy.”

The trip concluded on Tuesday with a B2B business negotiation event, which provided a chance for trip participants to meet and discuss business with over 50 tourism operators from Phang-nga and will help accelerate Thailand tourism recovery.