"Kem-Keng-Nat Myria-Noi" join TAT in celebrating the New Year "Amazing Thailand Countdown 2024 Wichit Arun"

TAT celebrates the new era with the event “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2024 Wichit Arun” showing beautiful pictures. of Thailand's landmarks Push tourism income up to 50 billion baht

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organizes the event “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2024 Vijit Arun” to deliver the magic of the New Year's Eve night and welcome the new year in a grand way under the concept of “Vijit Arun”, creating a phenomenon of dazzling splendor. The first light of dawn in Siam Ready to put on a full show on the water stage and a spectacular fireworks display in front of you. “Phra Prang Wat Arun” a landmark of Thailand It is expected that more than 50 billion baht will spread throughout the country. On this occasion, Mr. Kitti Chaondee, Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Sports Presiding over the New Year's Eve countdown ceremony Welcoming the New Year 2024 along with Ms. Thaphanee Kiatpaiboon, TAT Governor, Mr. Sanont Wangsangbun, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, Mr. Apichai Chatchalermkit, TAT Deputy Governor for Products and Tourism Business, and TAT executives were honored to attend the event at Naga Park. Raphirom Bangkok

Mr. Kitti Chaondee, Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Sports, said that on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports Thank you to all sectors that participated in organizing the event “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2024 Vijit Arun”. Let's celebrate New Year's Eve with the splendor of the first light of dawn in Siam. To deliver happiness on this New Year's occasion I would like to be another encouragement and wish for Thai people and foreigners to have a life full of good encouragement. Move through various problems and obstacles smoothly. And most importantly, may everyone be healthy and strong. Strong mental health and encouragement to move forward together. And we sincerely hope that this event will be an event that creates happiness, creates smiles, helps promote tourism and stimulates the economy. Including reinforcing the image for the world to know and create memories of the unique, beautiful arts and culture of Bangkok and Thailand.

Miss Thapanee Kiatpaiboon, Governor of TAT, said that this year TAT joins in bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new year. Under the event name “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2024 Wichit Arun” on 31 December 2023 – 1 January 2024 at Nakraphirom Park. Bangkok This is considered a big important event under the Thailand Winter Festivals project of the government to increase momentum to stimulate tourism at the end of 2023, both in line with the Soft Power policy that will help promote the image of Bangkok as a landmark and Global Countdown Destination. that tourists must think about and visit continuously By transforming the Nakraphirom Park area into a place to celebrate New Year's Eve and welcome the great New Year under the concept of “Wijit Arun”, opening the splendor of the first light of the dawn of Siam. With beautiful pictures of Thailand's landmarks like “Phra Prang Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan” paired with innovative light, color, sound and modern mixed media.

Not only that, TAT has also prepared a very special night with a large, spectacular water stage with Light & Sound and spectacular effects. Delivering an atmosphere of happiness and fun at the end of the year with a world-class performance by the Symphony Orchestra, performing together with Khon. which is the only special performance in Thailand Including performances by famous artists including Noi – Kritsada Sukosol Clapp, Nat Myria, Keng Thachaya, Tutor – Kornpat Lamnoi and Khem – Hassawee Phakphong. Phaisan, before stepping into the new year, highlights a beautiful fireworks display on the banks of the Chao Phraya River that continues for more than 7 minutes, divided into 9 acts, consisting of Arun Rung / Dawn of Faith / Unity of Thai Blood / Land of Happiness / Siam, the Land of Smiles / The dawn of tourism / The dawn of freedom / Prosperity and prosperity and the dawn of belief, faith, and progress. Smiles reflect the signal of the beginning of the new year and deliver happiness to welcome the new year 2024, along with the crowded Wichit Arun Market. Food and Drink Not only that, this year Thailand's “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2024 Vijit Arun” event has been selected as one of the important activities and representatives of Thailand's unique activities. It also aired live during CNN International's “New Year's Eve Live.”

TAT expects that during the New Year's Eve festival Welcoming the New Year in 2024, the atmosphere for traveling to Thailand in both the international and domestic markets will be more lively than last year. This generated a total of approximately 54,400 million baht in Thai tourism income, an increase of 44 percent compared to the same period last year. The international market from the Christmas season to the New Year countdown period, 22 December 2023 – 1 January 2024, is expected to generate income of approximately 41,700 million baht, an increase of approximately 60 percent compared to the same period of the year. passed by From the number of tourists of 1.1 million, which is a result of factors supporting the opening of flights into Thailand in December 2023, increasing from 3.3 million seats in November 2023 to 3.7 million seats, facilitating travel into Thailand during the high season. Measures to exempt tourists from entering Thailand (Visa Exemption) for tourists from China, Kazakhstan, India, Taiwan and Russia, and measures to extend nightlife opening hours until 4:00 a.m. in tourist areas including Bangkok, Phuket, Chonburi, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui. .Surat Thani

while the domestic market It is likely to grow well as well. Tourism income was approximately 12,700 million baht, an increase of 11 percent compared to the same period last year. From the number of Thai visitors 3.76 million times since the New Year's Eve festival and welcoming the New Year (December 29, 2023 – January 1, 2024) in areas where TAT has organized activities to stimulate domestic travel. and together with partners The private sector organizes activities to celebrate the New Year's Eve festival. Welcoming the New Year 2024 in 10 provinces, including Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Phanom, Roi Et, Suphan Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phuket and Songkhla, it is expected that the tourism atmosphere will improve. There were 1.11 million Thai visitors – an increase of 11 percent – and generated revenue of 4,740 million baht, an increase of 14 percent, and an average occupancy rate of 82 percent, which is expected. Bangkok will be the area with the highest number of trips out of 10 provinces, followed by Nakhon Ratchasima and Chiang Mai, respectively.