20th Sep 2016
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to boost the image of Thai tourism and encourage travellers to see more of the country and its many attractions by inviting everyone to the “Expat Fair Thailand 2016”.
The “Expat Fair Thailand 2016” will be held on 1st and 2nd October this year, at the Fragrant Park on Sukhumvit 36 Road in Bangkok, reachable from Thong Lo BTS Station. The event will be held between 10:00 am and 10:00 pm on both days.
Sugree Sithivanich, Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications at TAT, said:
Thailand is increasingly becoming a multinational society with people from all over the world coming to work and making their home here. They love the Thai way of life, the friendly people and the vibrant culture. But many of these expatriates and their families work in the big cities, so we want to encourage them, and indeed everyone, to travel further afield and to discover some of the local experiences that can be enjoyed in every corner of the country.
He also added:
We want to reach out to the expats here to encourage international cultural exchanges and help them to “Discover Amazing Stories” in our Amazing Thailand. Certainly, strong relations with people who are living and working here can help build links and confidence in Thailand among expats and their families and friends back home. The Expat Fair Thailand 2016 will help create a positive vibe in our expat community and increase the confidence to explore the many amazing stories in the kingdom.
The “Expat Fair Thailand 2016” will be free to join and will feature a live performance from the famous Swedish singer Jonas Anderson and an interview with Australian TV personality and author Andrew Biggs. Both Anderson and Biggs are expats living in Thailand and have done much to popularize the country outside.
Thai carrier Nok Air will be one of the partners of the "Expat Fair Thailand". Its CEO Patee Sarasin said:
We think the Expat Fair is a great initiative of the TAT as it will showcase the breadth of talent that has made Thailand their second home,” he said, adding “and we also have to thank the Expats for bringing in so many eclectic dishes from far and wide that help make Bangkok one the world’s best culinary destinations.