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		THE 2007 THAILAND TOURISM AWARDS[ 19 Dec 2007 ] THE 2007 THAILAND TOURISM AWARDS The Most Outstanding Community-Based Tourism Awards and The Most Outstanding Green Leaf Hotel/Resort Awards

		2007 THAILAND TOURISM AWARDS[ 15 May 2007 ] The 2007 Thailand Tourism Awards is a special edition of the biennial tourism awards programme initiated by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in 1996. These new awards are being launched as a tribute in honour of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX, of Thailand on the auspicious occasion of His Majestys 80th birthday anniversary in December 2007. The awards presentation ceremony will be held in the same month.

		TAT LAUNCHES AMAZING THAILAND PHOTO CONTEST-[ 22 Mar 2007 ] From now to 15 May 2007. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the Amazing Thailand Photo Contest to mark the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the Kings 80th birthday anniversary in 2007.

		THAILAND TO BE NEXT HOST OF ASEAN TOURISM FORUM 2008[ 15 Feb 2007 ] Thailand fielded the largest sellers contingent at the 26th ASEAN tourism Forum in Singapore and is anticipating a good year ahead in the lead up to hosting the 27th ATF in Bangkok in January 2008. The total of 112 individual hotels, tour operators and attractions comprised 20 per cent of the total number of 552 country sellers listed in the directory of the annual event held in Singapore between 29 January to 2 February 2007, the most important show on the ASEAN tourism calendar. Numerous other Thai companies were represented as part of the 107 companies exhibiting under the corporate umbrella.

		Shopping Around Thailand[ 1 Feb 2007 ] TIPS AND ADVICE ON SHOPPING IN THAILAND Enter a shopper's paradise. Avid shopaholics agree that the vast range of products available in Thailand is overwhelming and the prices, in most cases, quite competitive. If you can?t find it ? have it made. This in itself presents an endless spectrum of possibilities.

		MINISTERIAL BRIEFING FOR SOUTH THAILAND TOURISM INDUSTRY[ 19 Jan 2007 ] PHUKET, January 8, 2007 ? H.E. Dr. Suvit Yodmani, the Minister of Tourism and Sports has given the travel and tourism industry of South Thailand a detailed briefing of the policies, plans and projects for this year, and also taken note of some extensive feedback and suggestions for improvement.

		NEW TAT GOVERNOR APPOINTED[ 19 Jan 2007 ] BANGKOK, January 11, 2007 ? Mrs. Phornsiri Manoharn, presently the Deputy Governor for Domestic Marketing of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, is to assume the Governor?s position, effective January 11, 2007. She will replace former governor Juthamas Siriwan who has been appointed to an advisory position.

		NEW THAI-LAO BRIDGE TO BOOST MEKONG TOURISM[ 29 Dec 2006 ] Travel and tourism to and within the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) gets a significant boost with the opening of the second Friendship Bridge between Thailand and Lao PDR on 20 December.

		Phu Rua Blossom Festival[ 22 Dec 2006 ] Due to the geography, Phu Rua is located on the uphill where temperature is always low through the year. That?s why people could plant the temperate flower

		Sunflower Blooming at Lop Buri[ 16 Dec 2006 ] Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sunflower blooming along the way to Lopburi, Saraburi and Phetchabun. A period of the big-yellow flower spread over a thousand fields!

		TAT SUPPORTS MEKONG ART AND CULTURE PROJECT[ 16 Dec 2006 ] The Mekong Art and Culture Project is a two-year collaboration of leading art institutes across Southeast Asia including Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.

		THAILAND CHIC SWEEPS LONDON![ 16 Dec 2006 ] The UK?s ?CHIC by Thailand? marketing campaign received a major boost earlier this month with the launch of 30 Thailand-branded taxis at the Thai Embassy, London on Monday 6th November. Timed to tie in with the first day of the major travel show, World Travel Market, 25 ?black cabs? decked out in half-livery and five in full livery are now out and about on London?s streets, taking the message of Thailand?s CHIC new image wherever they roam!

		THE TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND RELEASES 2006 VISITOR FIGURES[ 16 Dec 2006 ] The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced its visitor figures for January to March 2006, with visitors from the UK reaching an impressive 193,830 in the first three months of the year, an increase of 4.9 per cent on the previous year?s statistics.

		WHAT?S NEW FOR THAILAND IN 2007[ 16 Dec 2006 ] CHIC IS THE WORD FOR THAILAND IN 2007 This year Thailand saw a surge in new boutique offerings to lesser-known resorts such as Ko Yao, Trang, Ko Chang, Racha and Khao Lak. The trend for boutique hotels continues into 2007 with the following new openings and offerings confirmed:

		THAILAND BEST COUNTRY BRAND FOR VALUE FOR MONEY[ 16 Dec 2006 ] Thailand has been named ?The Best Country Brand? in terms of value for money in a global study by FutureBrand, a leading global brand consultancy.

		THE MEKONG ART AND CULTURE PROJECT[ 16 Dec 2006 ] THE MEKONG ART AND CULTURE PROJECT A Two Year Art Collaboration Across Southeast Asia August 2006 ? August 2008

		IRRAWADDY DOLPHINS OF BANG PAKONG[ 16 Dec 2006 ] It is the end of the monsoon season and the waters of the Bang Pakong River flowing into the Gulf of Thailand, a one-hour drive east of Bangkok, are calmer. This makes looking for an elusive river dolphin all the easier.

		BAN MAI RIVERSIDE MARKET[ 16 Dec 2006 ] At Talat Ban Mai, the local community has revived its 100 year-old riverside market on the eastern end of Chachoengsao province.

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