Various measures to promote Thailand tourism in order to restore its image following the foreigners who have not yet returned in the aftermath of political violence took place in this country.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organizing a series of events and campaigns to restore tourism, including the Tourism Fair 2010, the Golf and Dive Expo, Amazing Thailand Grand Sale, and Thailand Travel Mart 2010.

In addition, the TAT is joining hands with Thai Airways and the private sector to invite 1,000 foreign writers and travel companies to the Kingdom to observe the tourism situation in the wake of the political unrest.

The Nation reports that the efforts may be starting to take effect. Mike Batchelor, managing director for investment sales in Asia at Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, says investor sentiment for medium term trading in Phuket and Bangkok is positive at 39.7 per cent and 22.2 per cent, respectively.

News by Phuket Gazette