Saturday, September 21, 2024
Home Blog Page 3574

TAT organises Stress Free Festival to spur domestic tourism in a fresh, forest environment

By
Tourism Authority of Thailand
-
0

Khao Yai, 5 September, 2020 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has come up with a new concept of stimulating domestic tourism by organising a “Stress Free Festival” in cooperation with the province of Nakhon Ratchasima, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Khao Yai National Park.

In line with the concept of the “New Normal Relaxing Time”, the Festival is being held at the TAT Ecotourism Learning Centre, Mu Si Subdistrict, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima province (also known as Korat) between 4–6 September, from 11.00 -20.00 Hrs.  

Seen in the main photo above are Mr. Wichien Chantharanotha, Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, (2nd from right) and Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business (2nd from left) at the opening ceremony of the Festival.

Against the backdrop of a fresh forest atmosphere, the Festival is expected to be packed with events and activities designed to create happiness, fun, relaxation, and balance both physically and mentally, especially among the young generation.

Exhibiting at the Festival include more than 30 shops and restaurants, premium products from local communities, handicrafts with a chic and cool design, and fresh organic products from the Organic Valley Farm.

Visitors are also be able to avail of classes in Yoga Pilates for Office Syndrome treatment from Yoga by Pop Areeya, Relaxing Massage from Divana, and a lineup of famous fortune-tellers. Workshop activities are available with a strong environmental focus, including one on how to make dishes from plastic bottle caps.

On 4 September, a fashion show of cloth face masks to prevent COVID-19 by famous models; such as, Nat Aniporn (Miss Universe Thailand 2017) along with Miss Grand Korat 2018 and 2019 was presented.

All through the three days, concerts will be performed by well-known Thai singers and musicians; such as, Getsunova and PolyCat, Wanyai & Monik and Non Thanon, Klear and Scrubb.

camping at fresh forest atmosphere

All events and activities are held in accordance with the New Normal format safety and virus prevention measures and regulations of the Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA) and Ministry of Public Health (Ministry of Public Health).

Attendees are also being limited to 2,000 people per day (and 300 visitors at the music concerts). Applications for attendance can be made via the QueQ app. Admission is free.

More details:
Website: www.thailandfestival.org
Facebook: Thailand Festival (www.facebook.com/ThailandFestival)
Call Center: 1672

Contact Information
International Public Relations Division
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 4545-48
Fax: +66 (0) 2250 0246
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.tatnews.org

The post TAT organises Stress Free Festival to spur domestic tourism in a fresh, forest environment appeared first on TAT Newsroom.

Read the complete story here

Education Ministry joins public and private sectors to raise "STEM education" to policy level

By
National news Thailand
-
0

BANGKOK (NNT) – The Ministry of Education, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), and members of the private sector like Chevron Thailand along with SEAMEO Regional Center for STEM Education have agreed to raise “STEM Education” to policy level and expand knowledge at the ASEAN level.

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on the development of “STEM Education” is an extension of the success of the Chevron Enjoy Science project, organized as a Public – Private Partnership venture between 2015-2022. The move is aimed at driving “STEM education” to attain national policy level, by promoting and providing advice on learning both in the classroom and outside the classroom, as well as undertaking research to develop an educational policy and practice guidelines by working in three areas: building cooperation with government agencies and networks on development of “STEM Education” learning management by enhancing the potential of teachers and educational personnel; developing learning materials and organizing an academic forum, and promoting research and development of “STEM” learning materials that are suitable in the context of the country, to help reduce educational disparity and serve as a model for solving educational problems in ASEAN.

“STEM Education” is an organizational approach that brings together knowledge in the areas of science, engineering, technology and mathematics. It focuses on applying such knowledge to solving problems, rather than memorizing theories or scientific and mathematic laws. It creates understanding through practice and development of thinking skills, while asking questions, solving problems, looking for information and analyzing new discoveries that are able to be applied in daily life.

Source link

Consumer confidence up in June, but still lowest in 21 years

By
Thailand Business News
-
0
Consumer confidence up in June, but still lowest in 21 years

BANGKOK (NNT) – Aid measures, and the fifth phase easing of COVID-19 restrictions, allowed consumer confidence to improve last month, the third month in a row, to 50.1 points from 49.2 in June.

The President of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC), Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanavath Phonvichai, pointed out that despite the upward trend in consumer confidence, the figure is still at its lowest in 21 years and 10 months, on the continued negative impact of COVID-19 on spending, tourism, exports and employment, as well as concerns about the political situation.

Overall confidence in the economy, job prospects and revenue were also up compared to June, with only confidence in politics continuing a downward trend for the 17th month.

Read the complete story on Thailand Business News

Explanation of land and building tax

By
National news Thailand
-
0
logomain

BANGKOK (NNT) – The Ministry of Finance and the Department of Local Administration have provided an explanation of the law on land and building taxation, which has caused many issues recently as it came into effect this year.

Mr Prayoon Rattanaseni, Director-General of the Department of Local Administration (DLA), explained this week that where it is the case that the DLA has not sent an assessment notification to the taxpayer, it is considered the taxpayer has no burden to pay tax under the law. Local administrators can extend the due date of tax payments by residents beyond August, but this has to be done before August 31. Taxpayers can ask local administrators to extend the time available for tax payments on a case-by-case basis without having to pay a fine, but have to pay an additional 0.5 percent per month. If the taxpayer receives a tax assessment notification from the local administrative organization late, such as being notified later than August, the taxpayer can submit an objection to the assessment of the local administrators within 30 days of the date of receipt of the assessment notification. If the tax due is above 3,000 baht, the taxpayer can apply to pay tax installments every three months from the due date of the tax payment, paying the same amount of tax each month.

Mr. Lavaron Saengsanit, Director-General of the Fiscal Policy Office, Ministry of Finance, explained that should a member of the public not receive a tax assessment notification, or the deadline for tax payment is extended or postponed, they will not have to pay a fine or surcharges. Some local administrative organizations have now extended the tax deadlinebeyond the end of August. Meanwhile, many local administrative organizations as well as Bangkok Metropolitan Administration are considering extending the deadline for the payment of the tax.

Source link

Commerce Ministry adopts market-led approach to rice farming

By
National news Thailand
-
0

BANGKOK(NNT) – The Ministry of Commerce has joined private firms to create a 5-year plan for rice production enhancement, focusing on the promotion of production efficiency, cost reduction, yield increases, variety improvements, processing and marketing.

The Minister of Commerce, Jurin Laksanawisit, has chaired a Thai Rice Strategy drafting subcommittee meeting, to discuss the 2020-2024 rice strategy, which will adopt the market-led approach to cultivation planning.

The 5-year strategy will focus on both domestic and international markets, aiming to strike a demand and supply balance in the domestic market, while producing more varieties of rice to meet more diverse demands in international markets.

On the cultivation side, the new strategy aims to help farmers cut down manufacturing costs to less than 3,000 baht per 0.16 hectares, which is about half the current average of 6,000 baht. Better farming techniques will be promoted to help increase the yield from the current 460 kilograms of rice grain per 0.16 hectares to 600 kilograms.

By the year 2024, the new strategy should ensure no less than 12 varieties of rice are farmed in Thailand, with the yield no less than 1 ton per 0.16 hectares.

Innovative processing of rice will be promoted to meet market demands, along with updates to regulations to streamline bureaucratic processes for researchers and business owners. These initiatives will come alongside financial support, to provide businesses with better access to capital.

The plan, currently being drafted, will be concluded and submitted to the Rice Policy and Management Committee and the Cabinet for consideration. The plan will be implemented as a guideline, with real world outcomes expected within 5 years.

On the target to reclaim the world’s No.1 rice exporter spot, the Rice Exporters Association of Thailand President, Pol Lt Charoen Laothammatas, said it is not necessary for the country to reclaim that position, as it is now more important to find ways to increase yield, improve pricing at farms and prevent an excess of domestic supply, which would push down the price.

Source link

Government continues helping fishing sector; PM open to suggestions

By
National news Thailand
-
0

BANGKOK(NNT) – Since the National Fisheries Association of Thailand asked the government to help address challenges faced by workers in the fishing sector due to measures against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, the government says that it is ready to consider their demands and find solutions to their problems.

The Deputy Government Spokeswoman, Dr. Ratchada Thanadirek, said today the government is aware of their plight and has already taken action in many areas, such as making some changes to the rules and regulations, purchasing trawlers from affected owners and improving their liquidity.

The National Fisheries Policy Committee, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister, Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, is overseeing the tasks of related ministries and sending progress reports to Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha. The issue has been declared part of the national agenda, and relevant agencies must work cautiously so that Thailand is not given a yellow-card sanction by the European Union (EU). At the same time, they have to acknowledge the workers’ demands.

The Department of Fisheries has adjusted the rules and regulations to help the fishing sector in many respects, including making changes to the list of fishing gear and fishing zones as well as the issuance of seamen’s registration books to deal with labor shortages.
The government is now improving its vessel monitoring system (VMS) to facilitate the fishing sector. The government is also looking into amending laws related to local and commercial fishing activities, but it must proceed cautiously.

Unregistered trawler procurement is divided into two groups. The first group comprises 568 trawlers that have been adversely affected by changes in the fishing laws. The government has already allocated funds for the purchase of 252 trawlers, and will purchase 53 additional trawlers this October. The total acquisition budget is 764 million baht. Officials are also inspecting the criteria of 263 trawlers. The second group consists of 2,505 trawlers, which previously received a license which their owners now want to cancel. Officials are considering these trawlers’ criteria and working conditions.

In addition, the government has approved a low-interest loan project, worth 10.3 billion baht in total, to improve the liquidity of entrepreneurs in the fishing sector. The loans would help them install new equipment and employ workers legally. If local and commercial fishing operators see that their issues remain unresolved and think no progress is being made, the Prime Minister is ready to listen to their suggestions to help solve their problems.

Source link

Phuket designated as pilot province to welcome foreign tourists – Tourism

By
Thailand Business News
-
0

PHUKET(NNT) – The government has designated Phuket as a pilot province for the welcoming of foreign tourists again, to help stimulate the country’s economy, after the COVID-19 situation subsides.

Starting on October 1st this year, all tourists entering Thailand and Phuket will be required to follow health and safety protocols.

With the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) having eased the entry restrictions for travelers from 11 countries, the Vice Governor of Phuket, Pichet Panapong, said the island is now making preparations and having discussions with related sectors about rolling out all the precautionary measures.

Travelers arriving from abroad, who want to enter Phuket, must carry a permit issued by a Thai embassy, a health certificate stating that there is no risk of COVID-19, issued within 72 hours of travel to the kingdom, and health insurance issued by the country of origin.

14-day quarantine in designated hotels

Once foreign visitors arrive in Phuket, they have to undergo a 14-day quarantine in one of the designated hotels before they can visit other places. The province will test the operations of hotels, medical teams and security officers, to make sure that they can perform their duties effectively and in accordance with the CCSA’s protocols.

The…

Read the complete story on Thailand Business News

New motorway opens more tourism destinations, attractions in Thailand’s Eastern Corridor

By
Tourism Authority of Thailand
-
0

Bangkok, 31 August, 2020 – A 32-kilometre motorway opening in Thailand’s rapidly developing Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) will significantly enhance access to a broad range of new destinations, sites, and attractions in the coastal provinces of Chon Buri, Chachoengsao, and Rayong.

The motorway will also facilitate connections between Bangkok’s main aviation hub of Suvarnabhumi Airport and the airport/seaport of U-tapao in Rayong province, and enable visitors to make cross-border trips to neighbouring Cambodia.

The Royal Thai Government has identified tourism as one of the four core areas that will help transform the EEC into the leading economic zone in Southeast Asia.

The route starts at the Map Prachan Intersection between Chonburi – Pattaya, passing the Bang Lamung District and Sattahip District, Chonburi province, ending at the intersection with Highway 3, Ban Chang District, Rayong province.

Located on the northern rim of the Gulf of Thailand, the provinces of Chon Buri, Rayong and Chachoengsao are rich in tourism, which TAT plans to extend, improve and promote, according to their different characteristics, such as:

“Chachoengsao: Thai Way of Life” due to its strengths in lifestyle, culture and agriculture.

“Chon Buri: Modern of the East” because it is modern combined with localness. Pattaya is 1 of 5 MICE cities in Thailand.

“Rayong: BIZ City” This is an industrial estate area and has a lot of business activities.

Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said, “The EEC is a diverse region and offers a huge range of attractions to tourists and visitors. We want people coming here to work or travel to have the chance to explore the culture of the area.

“The well-established tourist resort of Pattaya is renowned, and visitors come to visit the beach, enjoy fine-dining, nightlife and off-shore attractions. But now there is a drive to extend and improve attractions offering more diverse and family-friendly experiences in the beach resort city, as well as in the nearby provinces of Rayong and Chachoengsao.”

Because of the transportation and easy access, this will boost tourism in the EEC that will benefit the local people and businesses with investment, jobs and income. This route is Thailand’s first historic intercity highway will advance the connectivity between the Central and Eastern regions and cement the role of the EEC as a bridgehead between Thailand and the ASEAN region.

The post New motorway opens more tourism destinations, attractions in Thailand’s Eastern Corridor appeared first on TAT Newsroom.

Read the complete story here

1...3,5733,5743,575...3,733Page 3,574 of 3,733

About Us

Popular Category

© Siam News Network Ltd.

Editor Picks