Day: August 26, 2023

Taiwan’s defence ministry has said that China sent dozens of aircraft and vessels toward the island, just days after the United States approved a $500-million arms sale to Taiwan.

Saturday’s statement revealed that 32 aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army and nine vessels from the navy were detected in the 24 hours between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday.

Of these, 20 aircraft either crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait or breached Taiwan’s air defence identification zone.

In response, Taiwan tasked its own aircraft, vessels and missile systems to respond to the activities, the defence military said.

China steps up its drills

China sees self-ruled Taiwan as a renegade province to be taken by force if necessary. In the past year, Beijing has stepped up military drills around the island in reaction to Taiwan’s political activities.

The Chinese military launched drills around Taiwan last week as a “stern warning” after Taiwan’s vice president stopped over in the US while on an official trip to Paraguay.

The State Department said Wednesday it had signed off on the sale of infrared search and track systems for F-16 fighter jets and other related equipment to Taiwan worth half a billion dollars.

Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said Friday that China opposed the arms sale, calling it a “gross interference” in China’s internal affairs and describing it as a “heinous act” that violates its “One China” principle, as well as three Sino-US joint communique.

Zhang also said that China urged the US to fulfil its commitment of not supporting the independence of Taiwan.

Source: TRTworld.com

Bandung, West Java (ANTARA) – The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train will seat 500 to 550 passengers during its trial run in September 2023, PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia-China (KCIC) has announced.”We have 600 seats in each train, (but) we prepare 500 to 550 seats per train series at the time of the trial, and that includes (seats for) affected residents along the rail line who have been prioritized to experience the train first,” PT KCIC’s GM corporate secretary, Eva Chairunisa, informed here on Saturday. During the free trial, she said, there will be a total of 8 trips, with 4 trips each from Bandung and Jakarta. “This trial will last for one month throughout September 2023,” she added. Chairunisa said her side has carried out several preparations for the trial of the high-speed train, starting from the certification of facilities and infrastructure, accessibility readiness, to the readiness of stations. “When we talk about a trial that involves passengers, we talk about services, so we hope that the preparations can provide comfort to all passengers not only during the trip, but also when at the station,” she said. Meanwhile, Cibiru Selatan Bridge, which connects Tegalluar Station with Gedebage area, will support access for train passengers. State-owned toll road operator PT Jasa Marga will also build the KM 151A and 151B toll exits to support access to the station. Meanwhile, the access to Halim Station in Jakarta is still being constructed. The station will be integrated with Greater Jakarta LRT Station. The trial is aimed at introducing the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train to all Indonesians, rather than testing the train’s feasibility, Chairunisa said. “Because its feasibility has been tested before the trial with passengers. We have conducted trials on the coach, the inspection train, and infrastructure and facilities,” she explained. The trial will start in early September 2023 and will be free for all.

Source: Antara News Agency

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Mangihut Hasudungan, often called as Iyut, joined the nature lovers’ extracurricular during his senior high school year in 2004.t that time, when his senior brought an article about Willem Sigar Tasiam, who had broken the expedition record, Iyut was inspired by Willem’s achievements and dreamed of scaling 100 mountains akin to what his idol had achieved until now. t the same time, when Iyut was 17 years of age, he had developed an interest in following the developments of the Middle East conflict involving Palestine and Israel. Iyut chose Palestine as a “locomotive,” or icon, to campaign for humanity through scaling 111 mountains. Palestine was considered worthy of being chosen as an icon of extraordinary suffering due to the injustice and oppression it had endured for over 70 years at the hands of Israel. The conflict continues even until now. nxiety over the conflict made Iyut feel called out and having the urgency to do something. These were the two driving factors behind the expedition covering 111 mountains in a period of two years. Well-known Palestinian Christian priest Naim Stefan Ateek and Palestinian Christian fighter George Habash are idols for Iyut. Being born into a Christian family, the achievements of Naim Stefan Ateek and George Habash have become the main paradigm for Iyut in viewing the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Iyut had also read the book “Palestina Milik Siapa” belonging to his idol. In addition to climbing, Iyut was active at LPBH FAS (Lembaga Penyadaran dan Bantuan Hukum Forum Adil Sejahtera) and listed as a volunteer for the Charity in Unity community and serves as Chair of the Inter-Agency Department at the FGSBM (Federasi Gabungan Serikat Buruh Mandiri). The climb began Iyut began his expedition by climbing Rante 1 Mountain in East Java Province on August 14, 2021. At first, he planned to start an expedition of climbing 111 mountains for two years at the age of 30, but his dream came true in 2021 when he turned 34. Initially, there were heavy feelings that it would be impossible to complete the expedition and even a sense of wanting to give up during the 70th or 80th climb, although at the end, Iyut was daring enough to realize his dream during his 100th climb. During his climb, the man, born in Bogor on February 23, 1987, was faced with several pros and cons, especially from his mother, who was an activist at the church. By pouring out his heart to his mother, Iyut said he was keen to make his parents proud of him and that his dream was not just for climbing but it would be turned into a charity (amal jariyah) through a book. “I want to have real work,” Iyut stated at that time to his mother. Finally, his mother’s heart melted, and she understood what her son was keen on doing. During the expedition, Iyut spent his own money, amounting to Rp310 million, that he had collected from severance pay after having resigned three years ago and from the Workers Social Security Program (BPJSTK) as well as savings while working as a laborer in Cikarang for 13 years. For about 80 percent of the climb, Iyut used a motorbike, while for the remaining 20 percent, he traveled by plane, as it was required in some areas. During the two-year climb, several incidents occurred that required Iyut to return home, such as when he suffered from a knee injury and pinched nerves, when his sister gave birth, and when he was called to be a volunteer elsewhere. Iyut follows the principle that his act is for the sake of humanity and that he will stop it or go home just for humanitarian reasons as well. Iyut felt dissatisfied with his climbing expedition, as 90 percent of the six layers of his plan failed to be executed due to the three-year La Nina factor. He forgot one aspect, namely to consider that factor, which caused almost 80 percent of his climb to be undertaken in rainy conditions, even when the climb began in August, which is usually dry. During the climb, there were several memorable experiences, such as when he spotted a bear cuscus twice in the forest, as that animal was an endemic species from Sulawesi that is almost extinct. He had once called his mother 20 minutes before reaching the peak of Lewotolok Volcano in Lembata. At that time, Iyut felt unsure whether he would survive after hearing the sound of an eruption. “I even called my mother before going to the top,” he stated. Seeing a herd of horses atop the Boleng Volcano in Adonara Island was also an impressive occurrence, as such a sight could not be found at any volcano in the world. llegation of slander in the BTS corruption case in which his name was dragged into also become an experience for Iyut. At that time, during the seven days of climbing, there was no signal, and when he came down, his mobile was flooded with hundreds of messages via WhatsApp and Twitter. People had several questions about the news. However, Iyut remained focused to complete his dream expedition. Every mountain has its own story and struggle. For instance, in Curunumbeng/Surunumbeng/Mblek/Rongkong/Desu, the highest mountain in the Satarmese area, southern West Manggarai, Flores. There is a unique story behind the name of the mountain. National Geographic and the residents in Surunumbeng Village called it Mount Surunumbeng, while the residents in Bumbek Village that provided access to the climb believe that its name is Poco Rongkong, as that is the name inherited from their ancestors. On the other hand, Daniel Quinn, a climber from England holding Indonesia’s climbing record for scaling over 170 mountains, said Poco Desu was not the highest mountain and that he preferred the names: Curunumbeng and Mblek. Meanwhile, the Government, via Bakosurtanal, named it Poco Desu and Poco Rongkong of the Bakosurtanal version is the mountain next to Poco Desu. In Mblek Village, the people called it Mount Mblek. However, Iyut prefers the name Poco Rongkong to honor the Bumbek villagers, who brought him to the top of the mountain. There, it took up to 23 days for Iyut to seek information about it. He stayed in four villages and three hamlets to get information, and on the 24th day, he could just do the climb. According to information, it has been 50 years, and no climber has ever been to its highest peak. Iyut was very adamant and obsessed with climbing it, as it was the one and only in the list of 170 mountains in Indonesia that Daniel Quinn had failed to climb. In 2013, he only got 300 meters before the top of the mountain. For Iyut, climbing a mountain that cannot be scaled by the “god”, Dann Quinn (Daniel Quinn), and that Willem Sigar Tasiam has never climbed was a rare achievement. It was also a struggle of sorts to climb Mount Amagelu in Nagekeo District, Flores, since only three groups/people outside the local community had ever reached the top. In 1990, a German citizen succeeded in reaching the top, and in 2000, four climbers from South Sulawesi built a monument on it during a two-week expedition. Iyut was one of those who had successfully reached it in 2022. The next is Mount Bukit Raya in Central Kalimantan. It was then, for the first time that Iyut had experienced a nosebleed while climbing, as he could not sleep for 40 hours due to fever and being bitten by leeches. For Iyut, dispelling hundreds of leeches in five days and four nights was the most “bloody” climb. Iyut completed his two-year climbing expedition of 111 mountains on Mount Rantekambola in South Sulawesi on August 10, 2023. Meanwhile, Mount Rante Mario (3,443 mdpl) in South Sulawesi is the highest in Sulawesi as well as the mountain where Willem always closed his expeditions. Both the mountains are in Enrekang in South Sulawesi and are included in the mountains in the Latimojong Mountains cluster. “Because my idol climber Willem Tasiam Sigar always closes his phenomenal expeditions in South Sulawesi. Hence, it is to honor my idol,” he stated. The next dreams Through this expedition, Iyut is keen to share with young people that climbing activities need to be accompanied by voicing and campaigning for humanitarian action on whatever issue that one is keen to raise. Iyut never intended to bring his family during the climbing expedition, as it was too dangerous. This expedition covering 111 mountains became the first part of a tetralogy of expeditions that Iyut had been planning for dozens of years. The second part of the expedition to climb 222 mountains in 2025, some 333 mountains in 2027, and one thousand mountains also as the closing are Iyut’s future dreams. “Tetralogy 1 to 3 is for Palestine and the rest is universal. Palestine is as a locomotive,” he stated. In the next journey, Iyut will engage witnesses in the form of local residents to accompany him during the climb, and he still uses his own money for his expedition, as it seems impossible to get sponsors. Iyut yet does not know when his book about the expedition will be completed. “But if ‘trance’, well, it should be under two years,” he said humorously. List of mountains Iyut began a two-year climbing expedition of 111 mountains on Mount Rante 1 and Rante 2 in East Java, Mount Agung, Batur, Abang, Pohen, Secret Hill, Tapak, Bon, Penggilingan, Catur, Adeng, Lesung, Sanghyang in Bali, Mount Ijen in East Java, Mount Batukaru in Bali, and Mount Lompobattang in South Sulawesi. Iyut then continued his climb to Mount Gamalama and Maitara in North Maluku and Mount Sindoro, Bismo, Prau, Pakuwaja, Sumbing, Kembang in Central Java and also Mount Dedeng, Mbeililing, Rongkong, Inerie, Kelimutu, Meja, Iya, Ebulobo, Amagelu, Pajung, Egon, Lewotobi Perempuan and Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). The next climb was to South Sulawesi Province where there are Mount Bawakaraeng, Bulusaraung, Bulu Baria, Rante Mario, Bubundirangkang, Nenemori, Buntu Batu, Kapurapanggan, Tillok, Tinabang, Pantelloan, Pongkapinjan, Sesean, and Kandora. The journey continued to Mount Gede, Pangrango, Salak, Patuha and Sanggabuana in West Java and Mount Karang in Banten. Iyut has yet to go to Mount Tanggamus, Pesagi, Seminung in Lampung and Mount Bedil, Haruman, Wayang, Windu, Harendong, Cisangkuy, Datar Tulang, Paseban in West Java and Mount Batok, Widodaren, Watangan, Kursi, and Bromo in East Java. Mount Ungaran, Andong, Lawu, Merbabu and Slamet in Central Java are also on the list and then Mount Ciremai, Papandayan, Cikuray, Sagara, Guntur, Kendang, Malabar in West Java and Mount Kaba and also Daun in Bengkulu. In order to fulfill his dream, Iyut also climbed Mount Sibayak and Pusuk Buhit in North Sumatra, followed by Mount Gumuruh in West Java and Mount Boleng, Lewotolok, Uyelewun, Werung, Mauraja, Labalekang, Sirung and Koya-koya in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). Mount Pulosari in Banten, Sangar in West Java, Muria in Central Java, Penanggungan in East Java, Bukit Raya in Central Kalimantan, Bukit Kelam in West Kalimantan and Mount Arjuna, Kembar 2, Kembar 1, Welirang and Buthak in East Java and Mount Rantekambola in South Sulawesi closed Iyut’s journey. total of 50 mountains are on Java Island, and the remaining 61 are outside Java. Iyut has visited mountains in other provinces, such as in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) and Papua, but unfortunately, his mission failed due to several factors, for instance, due to Papuan armed groups in Papua and storm factor on Mount Rinjani.

Source: Antara News Agency

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Vice President Ma’ruf Amin reiterated that pesantrens (Islamic boarding schools) play a crucial role in facilitating the impartation of knowledge and wisdom of past ulemas to the current ones.”Pesantrens serve as a kind of transmitting medium to pass down the outlooks (on social conditions) of past ulemas to their successors,” he remarked while attending a religious ceremonial event at the Kiai Haji Aqil Siroj (KHAS) Islamic Boarding School in Cirebon District, West Java, on Saturday. min explained the importance of pesantrens by presenting an analogy, saying that such schools function like an electricity connector. Through the schools, the current living ulemas can learn about the outlooks, knowledge, and wisdom of their predecessors to enlighten communities. “Let me use electricity as a model. We know that transmitters are essential in the distribution process of electricity to houses. Without transmitters, electricity can cause fire, instead,” he elaborated. The vice president, who is also an ulema, affirmed that today’s ulemas play an important role in interpreting the outlooks of their predecessors before conveying them to communities in order to prevent misunderstandings. “Without transmitters, the views of past ulemas can instead confuse people,” he stated. On the occasion, Amin prayed for the best in the afterlife for the late ulema, Aqil Siroj, the founder of the KHAS Pesantren, while expressing hope that future generations would follow in Siroj’s footsteps to develop Islamic education in Indonesia. Furthermore, the vice president encouraged all parties to make pesantrens a blessed place that can proffer myriad benefits for the people, the nation, and the country. t the event,Amin was accompanied by his aides from the Vice Presidential Secretariat, including the head of the secretariat, Ahmad Erani Yustika. Vice Governor of West Java Uu Ruzhanul Ulum, Cirebon District Head Imron Rosyadi, and the management and teachers of the Kiai Haji Aqil Siroj Islamic Boarding School Kempek also attended the ceremonial event.

Source: Antara News Agency

Semarang (ANTARA) – The 2023 National Women’s Congress has recommended issuing policies that support gender equality and the elimination of violence against women.The recommendation was among several conveyed by Suryani Estati Sudibyo from Jakarta’s Bhinneka Tunggal Ika National Alliance here on Saturday based on the results of this year’s National Women’s Congress. ender equality and a violence-free environment are important conditions for women’s leadership development, she said. Therefore, the congress asked the government to open more spaces for women’s active participation in every policy formulation, she added. “We ask the government to encourage the issuance of policies and implementing regulations that protect and accommodate women’s basic rights based on women’s experiences and needs,” she said. ccording to her, the government must also accommodate women’s rights in a systematic and multi-sectoral manner by widening opportunities for strategic positions for women. She said that taking part in every policy formulation actively and substantively is a part of the women’s movement for ensuring the fulfillment of women’s rights. In addition, advocacy strategies and mechanisms must be integrated into the system, she added. The women’s movement also supervises the implementation of development to make sure that development efforts increase women’s capacity, she highlighted. The recommendations of the National Women’s Congress were submitted to chair of the Congress, Nawal Arafah Yasin, and will be forwarded to the Central Java Governor. The National Women’s Congress was attended by one thousand participants from regions across Indonesia. The participants were community and religious leaders and members of women’s organizations. The holding of this year’s Women’s Congress was aimed at reminding the nation about the importance of women’s movements and struggles. Several issues were discussed at the congress, including opportunities and challenges of women’s leadership in governance, in promoting and strengthening food security, and in realizing gender equality.

Source: Antara News Agency

Bangkok, Aug. 26- The Meteorological Department reveals that there are still thunderstorms throughout Thailand. Warns the northeastern region, the central region, including Bangkok-perimeter to deal with heavy rain

The Meteorological Department reveals that the monsoon trough lies across Myanmar. and upper Laos into a low pressure cell along the coast of upper Vietnam While the southwest monsoon still prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, thunderstorms are still possible in Thailand. And there is some heavy rain in the Northeast, Central, including Bangkok and its vicinity. Ask people in the upper northeast to be careful of the danger of heavy rain and accumulated rain. which may cause flooding

for the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand The sea has waves about 1 meter high and 1-2 meters in thunderstorm areas. All ships in the area are requested to navigate with caution and avoid sailing in thunderstorms.

Northern region with 60 percent of thunderstorms in most areas in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae, Nan, Tak, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun, minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-35 degrees Celsius, southwest winds 10-20 km/h. watch.

Northeast: 60 percent thunderstorms and some heavy rain Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen and Ubon Ratchathani Minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 30-36 degrees Celsius, southwesterly winds 10-20 km / h.

Central region: 60 percent thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain In Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram and Samut Sakhon provinces, minimum temperature 25-26 degrees Celsius,

maximum temperature 34-37 degrees Celsius, southwest wind speed 10-25 km / h.

Eastern region with thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area, mostly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chon Buri, Chanthaburi and Trat, minimum temperature 24-28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 31-35 degrees Celsius, southwest winds 15-30 km / h. Wave height about 1 meter and 1-2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Southern region (east coast) with thunderstorms in 30 percent of the area, mostly in Phetchaburi. Prachuap Khiri Khan, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, minimum temperature 24-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33-36 degrees Celsius, southwest winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter in thundershower areas, wave height 1-. 2 meters

Southern region (west coast) with thunderstorms in 20 percent of the area, mostly in Trang and Satun provinces, minimum temperature 24-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-34 degrees Celsius, southwest winds 15-30 km / h. Wave height about 1 meter and 1-2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Bangkok and its vicinity have thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and some heavy rain. Minimum temperature 26-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33-36 degrees Celsius, southwest wind speed 10-25 km / h. -Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

BANGKOK, Aug. 26- Dart Cabinet Settha 1 “Phumitham” sits as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, replaces “Warawut” as Minister of Foreign Affairs, while “Chusak” sits as Deputy Prime Minister. Legal Department, while “Anutin”, Deputy Prime Minister, joins TU. 1

Reporters reported on the progress of the allocation of government cabinet positions, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister or dart Settha 1, which is expected to be completed next week. which various positions It’s getting clearer and more still.

Most recently, the cabinet dart appeared that Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Leader of the Pheu Thai Party. will receive the position of Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Commerce Previously, it was expected that he would merge with the Minister of the Interior. Therefore, this quota belongs to Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of Bhumjaithai Party. to sit in the Deputy Prime Minister alongside the Minister of the Interior, causing the former Cabinet with the name of Mr. Warawut Silpa-archa, leader of the Chart Thai Pattana Party (BKK) to sit as Minister of Commerce Must be changed to the Minister of Social Development and Human Security (PhD) instead

While the proportion of the Cabinet, only for the Pheu Thai Party, Mr. Settha, the Prime Minister, together with the Minister of Finance, Dr Chonnan Srikaew, leader of the Pheu Thai Party Minister of Public Health, Mr. Prasert Chanruangthong, Secretary-General of the Pheu Thai Party Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES) Suriya Juangroongruangkit list of MPs Sitting as the Minister of Transport, Mr. Suthin Klangsaeng, Member of the House of Representatives Minister of Education, Mr. Julapan Amornvivat, MP for Chiang Mai, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Puangpetch Chunlae, Chairman of the Coordinating Committee on Political Affairs in Bangkok Area Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office Minister of Defense will be the proportion of the Pheu Thai Party But still in the process of posing personally.

Miss Sudawan Wangsupakijkosol list of MPs Mr. Weerasak’s daughter Wang Supakijkosol Pheu Thai Party leader sits as Minister of Tourism and Sports which is the quota of Wang Supakit Kosol’s house After the election results, sweeping the House of Representatives, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, achieved the target

For the position of Deputy Prime Minister, there will be Mr. Chusak Sirinil, who will look at the law, Mr. Panpree Phahitthanukorn, supervising the economy, Mr. Somsak Thepsutin, who will only sit in the position of Deputy Prime Minister. Because the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Palang Pracharat Party wants to sit in this ministry. By Captain Thammanat Phromphao .-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

House, Aug. 26- “Ratchada”, deputy government spokesman Revealing 2 national parks in Thailand, announced the registration. “ASEAN Heritage Park” officially. Along with Thai schools received awards for creating awareness of natural resources and the environment.

Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that at the 17th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment: 17th AMME held on 23-24 August 2023 in Vientiane. Lao People’s Democratic Republic Phu Khiao Wildlife Sanctuary – Nam Nao National Park Has been registered as the 56th ASEAN Heritage Park and Phu Kradueng National Park. It has been officially registered as the 57th ASEAN Heritage Park.

At the same time, Ban Hua Hin Municipal Demonstration School as a representative of Thailand Also received the ASEAN Eco-Schools Award at the secondary and primary levels. It is considered a school that has developed teaching and learning according to the principles of the School of Environmental Studies for Sustainable Development (Eco-School), which has adopted the concept of whole school development (Whole School Approach) consisting of 4 missions: policy, learning management teaching school environment management and building a network of participation as a framework for school development Until able to create awareness and awareness of natural resources and the environment to the students continuously. was also selected to represent Thailand to receive the ASEAN Youth Eco-Champions award. also in this meeting

“The government attaches importance to the conservation of national parks. To preserve and maintain the country’s natural resources in a balanced and sustainable way. which every success of the announcement of the ASEAN Heritage Park Caused by the cooperation of all relevant agencies. working together Prepare documents for Thailand to pass the assessment criteria and must appreciate the teaching and learning of Ban Hua Hin Municipal Demonstration School which has created awareness of natural resource conservation among youths until they gained international admiration,” Ms. Ratchada said.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

26 Aug.- The government of “General Prayut” continues to drive the trend of Thai Soft Power to the international eye. Paving the new government to continue to spread more around the world

Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that relevant Thai agencies organize activities to promote Thai tourism for foreign tourists. through the Consumer Fair event under the name “Amazing Thailand Fest 2023” in 4 major cities of the world, New York, Barcelona, Osaka and Sydney, presenting 5F Soft Power Thai, which received a good response. There were a large number of participants. Encourage the tourism of foreign tourists. Ready to create a trend to travel to experience the Amazing Experience in Thailand, totaling 134,000 people participating in the event in 4 major cities of the world, creating an impression. increase the number of foreign tourists in Thailand

Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office said that the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has further promoted the tourism market through organizing the Amazing Thailand Fest 2023 to stimulate the travel of tourists from all over the world to Thailand by presenting Thailand’s 5F Soft Power through show Thai arts and culture Tourism products and services inspire attract experiential tourism (Experience-based-Tourism). During June-August 2023, TAT has continued to organize such activities in 4 major cities in the world, namely

1) New York City, USA, at The Oculus – World Trade Center with about 40,000 participants. The event featured Thai Soft Power in various dimensions such as puppet shows, Thai dance, and Muay Thai martial arts. and walking in Thai fabrics There are also booths presenting Thai food from different regions. (USA, Canada, and Latin America) is the No. 2 market for long-haul travelers with continued growth. From January 1 to May 28, 2023, 504,285 tourists from the Americas have visited Thailand.

2) Barcelona Kingdom of Spain at Plaza De La Rosa Dels Vents with approximately 12,000 participants in the event reproducing the atmosphere of a temple fair in Thailand for the Spaniards to be thrilled with Thailand’s Soft Power, such as Muay Thai performances. Cultural performances from 4 regions and food and beverage booths products and services of Thailand. considered a group of quality tourists who value sustainable tourism. and cultural tourism From January 1 to June 26, 2023, 47,258 tourists from Spain have visited Thailand.

3) Osaka, Japan, at Q’s Mall department store with approximately 37,000 people participating in the event. along with offering travel routes following the footsteps of Thai drama series Mini-concert activities and interviews with Boys Love (BL) performers, including Thai boxing performances, workshops/ DIY activities, wearing Thai costumes, taking pictures. Giving importance to sustainable tourism coupled with interest in cultural and historical tourism There are also new potential market groups, such as those who love Thai dramas, Thai series. From January 1 to July 13, 2023, there are 351,288 tourists from Japan visiting Thailand.

4) Sydney, Australia, at the Southern Forecourt, Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay West, with about 45,000 participants. The event reproduces the atmosphere of Thai traditional festivals and performances such as Thai traditional dances in the four regions, Khon, Nora, Seng Isan, Wai Kru shows. Thai boxing simulation of beautiful beach sandy beaches in Thailand which was chosen as a filming location and booths from Thai restaurants in Sydney that are popular with many attendees. It is a quality tourist market that has significant implications for the growth of the short-haul market. From January 1 to July 13, 2023, 385,100 Australian tourists have visited Thailand.

Organizing the event is in line with the direction of promoting the tourism market in 2024, where TAT has emphasized accelerating the recovery of Thai tourism to move forward to a better chapter (Moving forward to Better), creating a new ecosystem. valuable balanced and sustainable By reducing the dependency on many tourists. Make money from tourists with high purchasing power. Including continuously pushing for Soft Power in Thailand by working with world-class brands in different areas through the campaign “Brand Collaboration: Amazing Thailand x 5F” by working with various products and stamping the Amazing Thailand brand. on the goods This is considered a co-brand together to promote more tourists from all over the world to visit Thailand.

“Throughout the administration of the government Under the leadership of General Prayut Chan-o-cha, the Prime Minister has raised the standard of tourism. Build alliances in the Thai tourism industry Including presenting the potential of arts and culture further developed as a cultural export product effectively increase the economic value and continuously promote and support tourism able to stimulate the economy Make a lot of money for the country. This reflects the success of promoting Thailand’s Soft Power to be known. increase popularity among foreigners The Prime Minister is confident that the new government will continue drive policies and activities to be more widely known build a reputation Generate income from tourism for Thailand in the future, ”said Ms. Ratchada .-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency