The Expressway Authority of Thailand has announced an open invitation for those interested in participating in the first subcommittee meeting for the Koh Samui Expressway Connection Project. This meeting aims to jointly review and select the most suitable route alignment while considering engineering, economic, financial, and environmental impact aspects.
Minor International (MINT) continues to see promising growth prospects in the travel sector, driven by strong statistics and forward bookings in both Europe and Thailand. ## Strong Travel Season in Europe
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced that his first mobile cabinet meeting will be held in Nong Bua Lam Phu province in November. The meeting aims to address and highlight plans to bolster the economy of the province and the northeastern region of Isan. The PM’s decision to select Nong Bua Lam Phu followed an inspection trip to the region.
The Department of Airports (DoA) has announced plans to transform Hua Hin Airport into an international airport in an effort to promote tourism in the region. Rattapol Charoenphon, the acting director of Hua Hin Airport, stated that the airport’s runway has already been extended to 2.1 kilometers in length and 60 meters in width, allowing it to accommodate Airbus A320 aircraft. Moreover, the airport now has parking bays for three of these planes.
Thailand witnessed an impressive growth in tourist arrivals in the first seven months of 2023, with more than 15 million tourists visiting the country from January to July. This figure represents a staggering 384% increase compared to the same period last year. The country’s revenue from both domestic and international tourists amounted to 1.08 trillion baht, with 638.16 million baht attributed to international visitors.
HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya’s sustainable village project is helping to empower women and promote local wisdom throughout the deep South of Thailand. The Ministry of Interior has expanded this initiative, aiming to improve living conditions in remote areas through sustainable development with the assistance of the United Nations. The project supports local communities in food, water, and medicine security while promoting social equality, environmental preservation, and local wisdom.
Mark your calendars for a vibrant and funfilled event on Samui Island! Central Samui, along with numerous partners, is gearing up for the highly anticipated SAMUI NEON Run competition on Sunday, June 4th, 2023, starting from 17:00 onwards. ## A Collaborative Effort to Boost Tourism
The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) has devised a plan to support research targeting the improvement of souvenirs sold on Koh Samui, a wellknown tourist destination. The island’s main economic crop is coconut, with other plants such as banana also being widely used in souvenir production.