TAT To Increase 2012 Tourism Budget By 60%

November 30, 2011
Top Quote The tourism industry in Thailand is set to be worth 2 trillion baht by 2016 according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). As a result the TAT is increasing their tourism budget by as much as 60% in 2012 in a bid to drive international tourism. What is attracting tourists to Thailand and in particular Phuket? End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) November 30, 2011 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to increase its 2012 budget to 8.4 billion baht, which is an increase of 60% as compared to 2011 budget. This increase in budget will be used to drive international tourist arrivals to 30 million, generating revenue of 2 trillion baht for the Thailand tourism industry in four years time.

    According to TAT Governor, Suraphon Svetasreni, international tourist arrivals to Thailand in 2012 are expected to increase to about 20 to 24 million, generating 958.12 billion baht in revenue. On average, the number of tourist arrivals grows at 12% every year.

    "Thailand is a popular travel destination for international visitors," commented Jarrat Beaumont, Group Sales Director of Castlewood Group, a commercial real estate developer based in Singapore. "Tourists usually visit places such as Bangkok, Phuket and Koh Samui when they are in Thailand."

    Tourists on holiday have always loved visiting Thailand, and Phuket has long been a favored destination. In this idyllic setting, tourists can enjoy the wonderful, natural scenery, long stretches of pristine beaches, high standards of service and generally exceptional value. .

    The TAT believes that many tourists are attracted by the abundance of tours and packages which are readily available and very affordable whilst visiting Phuket. Highlighted below are eight of the must see places to visit and things to see on this beautiful Island...

    - Visit Patong Beach where you can enjoy a day of souvenir shopping, sunning, surfing, diving and sailing followed by a delicious dinner and a wonderful and exciting night life experience.
    - Enjoy a quiet day on Surin, Kamala, Nai Ham or Rawai Beaches located on the north coast of Phuket. These beaches are smaller and quieter than Patong and make for an excellent day away from the crowd.
    - Beaches along the western coast are also beautiful and tranquil and provide many opportunities for rest, relaxation and quiet contemplation.
    - Take a day trip to Phang Nga Bay, a very popular tourist attraction featuring dazzling green waters and towering limestone cliffs. Enjoy kayaking, cave canoeing and visiting James Bond Island, which was featured in the film, The Man With The Golden Gun, in 1974.
    - Spend a day on the town enjoying great restaurants and fascinating local shops. In addition to fine shopping opportunities, photo ops abound thanks to a wealth of Chinese and Colonial architecture.
    - Find an abundance of peace visiting Phuket's many Buddhist temples - 29 in all! Wat Chalong is the most famous of these because here you can see a splinter of bone said to have been taken from the Buddha!
    - The largest Buddha in Phuket is Big Buddha, found atop Nakkerd Hill. The Buddha stands 45 meters high and provides an excellent setting for viewing sunrises and sunsets.
    - Enjoy natural wonders in Phuket's many national parks and especially on Phi Phi Islands and at Ao Phang Nga Bay. Phuket is home to a vast and fascinating array of creatures and plant life, and opportunities for adventure abound.

    The 8over8 hotel, a project by Castlewood Group, will be situated in Phuket, near the beautiful Bang Tao Beach and Laguna Resort. It will be scheduled for completion by the first quarter of 2013. More information is available about how to take advantage of Castlewood Group's great investment opportunity in Phuket at http://www.castlewoodgroup.com/

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