The Prime Minister wears a Doi Tung scarf to kick off ‘Thailand Winter Festivals’, traveling throughout Thailand in the winter.

Prime Minister wears Doi Tung scarf, kicks off "Thailand Winter Festivals", travel throughout Thailand in the winter season, starting from November 2024 to January 2025, asks Thai people to cooperate in attracting people from around the world to travel to Thailand, reveals "Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai - Phayao" are ready to open for tourism, wishes a prosperous New Year, the Minister of Tourism believes that it will push Thailand towards becoming a World Class Event Hub, elevating Thai traditional festivals to world-class festivals. Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, presided over the press conference for 'Thailand Winter Festivals', which will feature 7 highlight activities: 1. Loy Krathong Festival, 2. Countdown Festival, 3. Sports Activities, 4. Cultural Activities, 5. Food Festival, 6. Music Festival, and 7. Light Festival. With Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Prasert Chantarawongthong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Mr. Surawong Thienthong, Minister of Tourism and Sports, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, Minister of Culture, Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Minister of Public Health, Mr. Ekkanat Promphan, Minister of Industry, Ms. Manoporn Charoensri, Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance, Ms. Thirat Samretwanich, Deputy Minister of Interior, and relevant agencies participating. The Prime Minister and ministers wore winter-themed scarves, which were woven Doi Tung fabrics, fermented in mud, in natural tones from Chiang Rai Province. The Prime Minister said that today is a welcoming atmosphere for the winter season. The winter season in Thailand may not be very cold, but there will definitely be a lot of activities. As the Minister of Tourism and Sports mentioned, we will have many activities throughout Thailand. As we h ave said before, we will make Thailand a country worth visiting all year round because we all know that during the winter season and the last period of the year, every place in the world is worth visiting. Thailand must be made worth visiting. I am confident that our country is charming enough and has interesting cultures, delicious food, and the charm of Thailand is abundant. It depends on how all Thai people will cooperate to attract people from all over the world to visit Thailand. From November 2024 to January next year, 2025, we will organize winter festivals throughout the country. No matter which province you go to in the country, there will definitely be places to visit. For example, the Loi Krathong festival in each province is organized differently because the local traditions are different. When organized in many places, it allows people to have experiences from many places. This is what we are trying to promote. The Prime Minister said that he would like to thank the cooperation of the National S oft Power Strategy Committee, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Ministry of Culture, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, and many other government and private agencies that are important in making this kind of event happen. It will certainly generate income for Thai people and our country, Thailand. This is the second year that we have organized the 'Thailand Winter Festivals'. We have received cooperation from many sectors and it is a signal that we are ready to welcome foreigners to visit every province of Thailand, not just the main provinces, but also secondary cities, which are also worth visiting. 'Today, our northern region is ready for tourism, whether it is Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Phayao, which are experiencing flooding. Therefore, anyone who plans to experience the cold wind at the end of the year in the north can book flights and accommodation now. Our northern brothers and sisters are ready to open their homes to welcome everyone,' said the Prime Mini ster. Ms. Paethongtarn said that when she had the opportunity to visit her brothers and sisters in various provinces, she visited many provinces. She will try to visit every province to see what charms are hidden in each province to communicate to the people. On this occasion, she would like to ask all the people to join together to tell everyone that our country, Thailand, is ready for winter tourism, 'Thailand Winter Festivals', and she wishes everyone good health during this New Year, and that wherever you go, you may travel safely, spend time with your family and loved ones with joy and happiness. Next year, she wishes everyone good health and wealth. The Prime Minister then watched a light and sound show before walking to Building 1 to chair the cabinet meeting. Before the meeting, Mr. Varawut led executives and celebrities to meet the Prime Minister to pin white ribbon pins to promote the campaign to end violence against children, women and family members. Mr. Surawong Thienthong, Minister of Tourism and Sports, said that the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, together with the Ministry of Culture, Bangkok, government agencies, and private sectors, organized the Thailand Winter Festivals, which will promote tourism in Thailand during the end of the year, from November 2024 to January 2025, to push Thailand towards becoming a World Class Event Hub by elevating Thai traditional festivals to world-class festivals or Local to Global, organizing various forms of festivals, including world-class music and sports events, to be organized in Thailand, to promote travel for both domestic and international tourists to extend their stay, increase tourism spending, stimulate money, and create a good image for the country in the eyes of the world. The event is organized under the concept of '7Wonders of Thailand', inviting tourists to experience activities in 7 categories: Loy Krathong Festival, New Year's Eve Countdown, Music Festival, Sports, Food, Culture, and Light and Sound, to stimulate domestic travel during the hi gh season. There will be big events throughout November and December. The Minister of Tourism and Sports also stated that the figures and tourism this year are not as concerning as the per capita spending figures. Although they did not meet the target, it is not over yet if we help each other to travel in Thailand to live up to what Thailand has to offer. He would like to invite everyone to travel in Thailand, have fun, and learn how good Thailand is. -316.-Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency