TAT promoting Miracle Thailand card to visitors
Bangkok:The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is encouraging visitors to Thailand to make a point of asking their travel agents and tour operators for a “Miracle Thailand Card” to help them take advantage of discounted shopping during their stay.
TAT Governor Suraphon Svetasreni said the TAT is supporting this initiative, launched by one of Thailand’s leading banks, the Krung Thai Bank (KTB), in partnership with the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), to help visitors get better value for money from their shopping experience.
Offered as part of a campaign entitled, “Miracle Thailand Card for the Miracle Journey in Thailand”, the card is valid for use from from now until 31 December 2012.
“Thailand is known as a shopping paradise and this card will help visitors stretch the value of their shopping dollar, especially when purchasing traditional Thai gift items such as arts and crafts, Thai silk, ceramics, paintings, homeware, and furnishings,” said Governor Suraphon.
The Miracle Thailand card can also be of great use to convention and exhibition delegates visiting Thailand during the period of validity.
The Miracle Thailand Card is available from Krung Thai Bank branches, KTB currency exchange booths throughout Thailand, members of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), and other travel agents in Thailand, as well as some Tourism Authority of Thailand offices. Purchasers have to register the card online.
The card functions as a debit card with a minimum stored value of US$3. The amount can be topped up at any KTB branch or KTB currency exchange booth throughout Thailand. Any remaining amount will be refunded upon surrendering the card at any KTB branch when departing Thailand.-TAT
