ID :
143241
Wed, 09/22/2010 - 18:40
Auther :
Shortlink :
http://m.oananews.org//node/143241
The shortlink copeid
Thailand's railway and tourism agencies launch boutique routes to serve domestic tourism
BANGKOK, Sept 22 - The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on Wednesday jointly initiated a new campaign and a fleet of newly-renovated passenger trains to boost domestic tourism.
SRT Governor Yutthana Thapcharoen, presiding over the inauguration ceremony with TAT Governor Surapol Svetasreni, said the train improvements were meant for tourism and creating a new image.
Passenger cars ares equipped with new facilities including a TV screen, mini bar and karaoke room, while all seats are newly upholstered and more comfortable.
Around Bt3.5 million was spent for each car, Mr Yutthana said, adding that the budget was allocated under TAT sponsorship.
The renovated trains will serve five routes with tourism programmes organised by TAT.
The Tourism Authority governor said the campaign is one of several programmes to celebrate the agency's 50th anniversary with the objective of attracting tourists to travel by rail.
The five routes serve Thailand's five regions, and special tour programmes at each destination cover important attractions of each province.
The eastern route covers Bangkok, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri and Chachoengsao while the southern route begins at Bangkok going to Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chumphon. The northeastern route is between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima. The northern route originates in Bangkok and goes to Nakhon Sawan, Phitsanulok and Sukhothai, while the Bangkok-Nakhon Pathom-Kanchanaburi route covers the the western central region. (MCOT online news)
SRT Governor Yutthana Thapcharoen, presiding over the inauguration ceremony with TAT Governor Surapol Svetasreni, said the train improvements were meant for tourism and creating a new image.
Passenger cars ares equipped with new facilities including a TV screen, mini bar and karaoke room, while all seats are newly upholstered and more comfortable.
Around Bt3.5 million was spent for each car, Mr Yutthana said, adding that the budget was allocated under TAT sponsorship.
The renovated trains will serve five routes with tourism programmes organised by TAT.
The Tourism Authority governor said the campaign is one of several programmes to celebrate the agency's 50th anniversary with the objective of attracting tourists to travel by rail.
The five routes serve Thailand's five regions, and special tour programmes at each destination cover important attractions of each province.
The eastern route covers Bangkok, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri and Chachoengsao while the southern route begins at Bangkok going to Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chumphon. The northeastern route is between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima. The northern route originates in Bangkok and goes to Nakhon Sawan, Phitsanulok and Sukhothai, while the Bangkok-Nakhon Pathom-Kanchanaburi route covers the the western central region. (MCOT online news)
