Thailand announces 2025 as the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year

At WTM 2024, Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister reveals 2025 tourism agenda with new attractions, cultural celebrations, and global collaboration to bolster the tourism sector. LONDON, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Sorawong Thienthong, announced 2025 as the “Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year” at the Amazing Thailand Press Conference, organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) during the World Travel Market (WTM) 2024. The “Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025” aims to welcome travellers from around the globe with world-class festivities and privileges. “This campaign isn’t just a celebration; it’s an invitation for all to create unforgettable travel stories in Thailand,” Mr. Sorawong remarked.

For instance, the tourism sector contributed 4.4% to the GDP in 2020 and created 2.4 million jobs. Thailand’s tourism industry is a key sector in the country’s economy. It is estimated that the industry generates around 9-10% of the country’s GDP annually. This makes it a vital sector for the country’s economic growth and development.

Discover the diversity and richness of Thai culture through the government’s initiatives and experiences.

The government is also promoting the ‘Tourism for All’ initiative, which aims to make tourism more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities. The government is also promoting the tourism industry through various marketing campaigns, including the ‘Tourism for All’ campaign, the ‘Visit Thailand 4.0’ campaign, and the ‘Thailand 4.0’ campaign.

The Five-Must Do Experiences

The government is promoting the ‘Five-Must Do’ experiences, which are designed to showcase the diversity and richness of Thai culture. These experiences are:

Must Taste: Try local street food, such as pad thai, tom yum soup, and mango sticky rice. Must Try: Engage in traditional Thai activities, such as cooking classes, Muay Thai boxing, and elephant sanctuaries. Must Buy: Purchase local handicrafts, such as silk, woodcarvings, and ceramics. Must Seek: Explore hidden gems, such as Nan, Phrae, and Sakon Nakhon. Must See: Visit iconic landmarks, such as the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, and the Floating Markets.