Roller coaster!: December 2011

The tourism industry of Thailand has steadily expanded during the past 40 years. This industry has continuously brought the highest amount of foreign currency into the country since 1982.

Thailand has much to offer visitors, from the fascinating culture and ways of life to the diversity of naturefrom mountains to seas and wide, flowing rivers. Ancient cities that are now World Heritage sites, world-renowned Thai food, and interesting variations of the culture can be found in different parts of the country.Furthermore, Thailand is centrally situated and has easy connections to other countries in the region. These factors enabled the tourism industry to grow very quickly.

To further promote tourism, TAT has encouraged various local communities to arrange activities that maintain and restore many traditions from the past in specific provinces, such as the Elephant Show in Surin and the Loy Krathong and Candle Festival in Sukhothai. New activities such as the light and sound show at the River Kwae Bridge in Kanchanaburi, the Road Show in Pattaya, and the Food Fair in Bangkok have also been introduced. Together these activities have greatly helped the promotion of tourism as well as enabling tourists to experience and understand Thai culture.

The outcome of the " Amazing Thailand " campaign was that in the year 2000, 9.5 million foreign tourists visited Thailand, and the increase in the number of tourists during that period indicates that the tourism industry is a powerful tool to assist the revival of the economy, leading to the fulfillment of Thailand's economic goals. (Ref: http://thailand.prd.go.th)

Members: 2

Start time: 10:30 PM, Thursday, 6^th Oct, 2011

End time: 4:00 PM, Sunday, 16^th Oct, 2011

Total expense: Around 50000 INR/head

What went great:

- Best buddy

- Beaches

- Very Comfortable accommodation at Phuket

- Night life

Pain points:

- Unwell all throughout

- Bangkok shopping

- Flood