Thailand's tourism industry is experiencing a remarkable resurgence. With over 31 million international arrivals already recorded in 2024, the country is well on its way to exceeding its year-end goal of 36 million visitors. This surge in tourism has brought significant economic benefits, with an estimated 1.46 trillion baht (US$42.3 billion) injected into the economy.
But Thailand isn't stopping there. The government has declared 2025 the "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year," aiming to attract a record-breaking 40 million tourists and generate 3.4 trillion baht in revenue.
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To achieve this ambitious goal, Thailand is implementing a multi-faceted strategy:
- Promoting Major Events: High-profile events like MotoGP races and the vibrant Songkran Festival will be leveraged to draw international attention.
- Enhancing the Visitor Experience: Infrastructure upgrades and streamlined visa processes, including a pan-ASEAN common visa policy, will make travel to and within Thailand smoother and more enjoyable.
- Launching Targeted Campaigns: Five major campaigns – Grand Festivity, Grand Moment, Grand Privilege, Grand Invitation, and Grand Celebration – will showcase Thailand's diverse offerings and provide enticing incentives for travelers.
By combining exciting events with a focus on improving the overall visitor experience, Thailand is creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for tourists. This proactive approach is key to achieving the nation's ambitious tourism goals and solidifying its position as a premier global destination.
I began my career in the banking industry in 1997, and stayed approx 6 years in it. This industry boost his knowledge about the economic condition in Indonesia, both macro and micro, and how to
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understand it. My banking career continued in Yogyakarta when I joined in a program funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB),as the coordinator for a program aimed to help improve the quality of learning and teaching process in private universities in Yogyakarta. When the earthquake stroke Yogyakarta, I chose to join an international NGO working in the area of ?disaster response and management, which allows me to help rebuild the city, as well as other disaster-stricken area in Indonesia. I went on to become the coordinator for emergency response in the Asia Pacific region. Then I was assigned for 1 year in Cambodia, as a country coordinator mostly to deliver developmental programs (water and sanitation, education, livelihood). In 2009, he continued his career as a protocol and HR officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya, and two years later I joined the Political and Economic Section until now, where i have to deal with extensive range of people and government officials, as well as private and government institution troughout eastern Indonesia.
I am the founder and Editor-in-Chief in Good News From Indonesia (GNFI), a growing and influential social media movement, and was selected as one of The Most Influential Netizen 2011 by The Marketeers magazine.
I also wrote a book on "Fundamentals of Disaster Management in 2007"?, "Good News From Indonesia : Beragam Prestasi Anak Bangsa di dunia"? which was luanched in August 2013, and "Indonesia Bersyukur"? which is launched in Sept 2013. In 2014, 3 books were released in which i was one of the writer; "Indonesia Pelangi Dunia"?, "Indonesia The Untold Stories"? and "Growing! Meretas Jalan Kejayaan"
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