House, The Prime Minister shouted wow and gave a thumbs up to admire "Sudawan" a small lady with a big heart. Said to think big and act, giving 10 out of 10 on the power of tourism in 2025. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Ministerand Minister of Finance Chaired the Thailand Tourism 2025 vision event at Santimaitri Building (outside), Government House, with Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakitkoson. Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, Mr. Panpree Phitthanukorn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Deputy Prime Minister. Mr. Sermsak Phongphanich, Minister of Culture, Mrs. Puangpetch Chunlead, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office Pol. Gen. Phoempoon Chidchob, Minister of Education, Capt. Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Ms. Thapanee Kiatpaiboon. Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Pol. Gen. Kittirat Phanpetch, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police in his capa city as Acting Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, attended the event. The Prime Minister said "Wow" before stating that he said he had gone into detail about tourism. But when I came to see the presentation of Ms. Sudawan, Minister of Tourism, a lady who is small but has a big heart. Think big. Work has not yet been started. But today I am extremely proud to be born as a Thai and to use Thailand as a stage to welcome visitors from around the world. As the Minister of Tourism stated, these good things cannot happen. If there is no cooperation from many sectors, including the private sector and various stores. Royal Thai Police Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade Representative, Minister of Culture Including the media who work together to make IGNITE THAILAND which is the mainstay That is one important piece of the jigsaw that will make Thai tourism spread throughout the world. And there are many other agencies. Including many steps that haven't been mentioned yet. 'I believe that today it has been announc ed that Thailand will be a country ready to welcome tourists from around the world with 5 important strategies, which look like everything is in line with complete thought. Whether it's a matter of software From the first step of a tourist arriving in Thailand, there is the matter of immigration. Regarding the use of tour guides in various places until sending tourists home These are matters that the team has thought out very well. It's just a pity that right now there is still a world event that is being negotiated. We are confident that in the next 3 - 6 months there will be world events that will gradually launch in Thailand continuously,' Mr. Settha said. The Prime Minister also said that Thailand is considered a leading country in the CLMV group and has leaders from other countries. It is said that Thailand is considered the big brother in tourism. Therefore, we are ready to be a link to the center of tourism. It will be a fast destination, making it more convenient to go anywhere. Raise the level of th e ASEAN region to the world level. And there's probably no need to mention that Thai tourism can be done immediately. Do it and put money into the pockets of the people whether it be hotels, restaurants, organizing activities. These are matters that the government is giving importance to and will continue to push forward. However, I would not like to go into much detail because the Minister of Tourism and Sports Presented at a grade level of 10 out of 10 today. The Prime Minister also said that every government agency must work together, every government agency, private sector agency. If tourists come and are happy, safe, physically and mentally, they believe they will come back again. Ready to leave you with a big event that will happen which is the evening of Maha Songkran this year. Which will begin and is considered the first event that will happen this year and is a good sign, which is the New Year's Day of Thailand. Click off Thailand's tourism to greatness. Reporters reported that Throughout the open ing speech, the Prime Minister periodically praised the Minister of Tourism and Sports. At the end When the Prime Minister Complimenting that the press conference of the Minister of Tourism received a grade of 10 out of 10, making the Minister of Tourism and Sports Stand up and raise your hands to thank and smile throughout the Prime Minister's opening speech. Amidst the sound of applause from the attendees While Ms. Sudawan said that she has numbers that she would like to inform everyone about, yesterday, April 1, there were 9.4 million tourists who traveled to Thailand. Compared to 2023, there were more tourists. 6.6 million people traveled to Thailand, compared to an increase of 42%. This cannot happen. If there is no cooperation from all sectors It's not just the Ministry of Tourism. alone This is just the beginning of making Thailand a destination for tourists around the world. We are recognized that Thailand has delicious food. There are many interesting places to visit. It has a diverse cultural ident ity guaranteed by many world-class awards. The important thing is that Thai people have smiles and are kind and friendly, unlike any other nation in the world. Or is the Thai tourism industry one of the key mechanisms driving the economy? We created economic value of 18.64% of GDP in 2017 and in 2019 we created value for the country of almost 3.3 trillion baht. This year we received a big policy question from the Prime Minister. Which has set a goal to generate revenue from the tourism industry in 2024 to reach 3.5 trillion baht, and to reach the goal there must be cooperation. By being confident in the potential of Thailand, we will definitely reach our goal. 'The next step must be pinpointing tourism next year. It has to be bigger than before and it's never happened before. And Thailand never sleeps. We will add a dimension to tourism. which tourism will take Thailand to a bright time and an atmosphere of happiness. We will be a TOURISM HUB, a destination for tourists around the world. With Thailand's tour ism potential, which will be in line with the Thailand Aviation Hub goal to support up to 150 million travelers per year by 2030,' Ms. Sudawan said. Ms. Sudawan also said that the Ministry of Tourism and Sports has prepared 5 main strategies to win the hearts of tourists, namely the 5 Must do in Thailand by creating an impression on tourists. From the time you arrive in Thailand until you return. Ready to set a goal that within 3 months tourists will no longer have to wait in long queues. There are promotions and hotel standards throughout the country. To attract tourists, free visas have been added to many countries. This will draw on Thailand's unique strengths. When arriving in Thailand There are 5 things to do: Muay Thai, Thai food, Thai culture, Thai cloth, and Thai show. Reporter reports After the Prime Minister finished speaking Before taking a group photo The Prime Minister turned to give a thumbs up and admire Ms. Sudawan, while Ms. Sudawan raised her hand to thank the Prime Minister. After that, t he Prime Minister walked around to see a booth displaying products and food from 4 regions, where the Prime Minister received a lotus flower. MotoGP shirt With the racer's signature as well. Source: Thai News Agency