A Million Smile with Thanks to Malaysians

Amazing Celebrating event in Kuala Lumpur is to thank travel industry partners in Malaysia for promoting Thailand as a preferred destination among Malaysians, of whom more than 1 million have visited during the first four months of 2023.

Kuala Lumpur, 27th April 2023 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) staged the 'A Million Smile with Thanks to Malaysians - Amazing Celebration' event in Kuala Lumpur to say thanks to the Malaysian travel industry for promoting Thailand as a preferred tourist destination.

Mr. Tanes Petsuwan, TAT Deputy Governor for International Marketing - Asia and South Pacific, said "With the Visit Thailand Year 2023: Amazing New Chapters campaign, TAT aims to offer visitors from around the world experience-based tourism that will make Thailand stand apart as a sustainable tourism destination, including in the Asian and South Pacific markets. TAT will continue to promote Thailand as a quality leisure destination that provides the most enjoyable experiences to suit all Malaysians' preferences."

Mrs. Sirinthara Surakanitaya, Director of TAT Kuala Lumpur office add that Malaysia has been the number one visitor source market to Thailand. Between January and 15 April, 2023, almost 1.2 million Malaysian tourists visited Thailand, reflecting that Thailand is still a popular destination for Malaysian tourists. This event is organized to express our gratitude to everyone involved, including our partners. travel agents, tour and bus operators, airlines, and the media for doing such an amazing job in promoting Thailand, and we wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to them.

The 'A Million Smiles with Thanks to Malaysians - Amazing Celebration' event was organised to show appreciation and celebrate the successful visit of 1 million Malaysians to Thailand during the first four months of the year. The event was presided over by Her Excellency Miss Lada Phumas, Ambassador of the Royal Thai Embassy Kuala Lumpur, who delivered thank you remarks to Thailand's travel industry partners in Malaysia and honoured guests, including travel industry partners, airlines, car clubs, and the media. Mrs Sirinthara Surakanitaya, Director of the TAT Kuala Lumpur office, also gave a welcome remark.