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TAT and Thailand's Ministry of Commerce sign "Trade and Tourism Alliance" MOU

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently signed a "Trade and Tourism Alliance " memorandum of understanding (MOU) with six departments of Thailand s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) to integrate development strategies and marketing promotions while establishing links between trade and tourism.

Release time : 2019-04-28 18:40:39
source : Tourism Authority of Thailand

BANGKOK, April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently signed a "Trade and Tourism Alliance" memorandum of understanding (MOU) with six departments of Thailand's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) to integrate development strategies and marketing promotions while establishing links between trade and tourism.

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The move also endeavours to support and facilitate services on trade and investment information plus activities deemed beneficial for the expansion of international trade as well as tourism promotion and development. The six MOC departments participating included the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Department of Foreign Trade, Department of Internal Trade, Department of Intellectual Property, Department of Business Development, and Department of International Trade Promotion.

Minister of Tourism and Sports, H.E. Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat said, the MOU reflects the important role that tourism continues to play in Thailand's economic development, "Tourism is a primary driver for Thailand's economy and economic development. It contributed over 3 trillion Baht (US$ 94 billion) to Thailand's economy in 2018, with 2 trillion Baht coming from international visitors and 1 trillion Baht from domestic tourism, representing 19% of Thailand's overall GDP."

"The Thai government is now placing more focus on sustainable tourism development and income distribution to local communities, and this much-welcomed 'Trade and Tourism Alliance' MOU will leverage the strength of each partner to maximise the potential for national benefit," Mr. Weerasak said.

Deputy Minister of Commerce, Miss Chutima Bunyapraphasara agreed, "The role of the Ministry of Commerce is to develop Thailand's economy and the 'Trade and Tourism Alliance' MOU will allow us to leverage the strength of each participating government agency to maximise the potential benefits derived from

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