THAI Holds Special Meeting to Discuss the Formation of Thai Tourism Alliance

Today (22 November 2000), Mr. Bhisit Kuslasayanon, President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, chaired a meeting to discuss the formation of "Thai Travel Industry Alliance". The meeting was held between THAI and executives from concerned travel organizations and institutes in Thailand to decide on the future cooperation to form this tourism alliance.

Attending the meeting were Mr. Kusa Panyarachun, Advisor of Thailand Tourism Society, Mrs. Yaowaluck Pangsapa, Advisor of Thailand Tourism Society, Mrs. Suchada Yuwaboon, Vice President of Thailand Tourism Society, Mr. Saneh Jotikasthira, President of Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), Mr. Anan Sirisant, Vice President of Association of Thai Travel Agents, Mr. Somchai Bencharongkul, President of Angel Airlines, Capt. Jothin Pamon-Montri, President of PB Air, Mr. Supareuk Surangkurn, Secretary of Association of Thai Travel Agents, Mr. Wattana Paradorachai, Honorary Advisor of Thai Hotel Association (THA).

The main objective of this project is to further promote travel, tourism and culture of Thailand, offering innovative travel programs to foreign visitors to explore this part of Asia.

The "Thai Travel Industry Alliance" committee has been established with the founding members as follows:

Founding Members:
1. Mr. Bhisit Kuslasayanon Chairman President of Thai Airways International
2. Dr. Prasert Prasarttongosoth Director President of Bangkok Airways
3. Capt. Jothin Pamon-Montri Director President of PB Air
4. Mr. Somchai Bencharongkul Director President of Angel Airlines
5. Mr. Wichit Na Ranong Director Chairman of Thailand Tourism Society
6. Mr. Anan Sirisant Director Vice President of Association of Thai Travel Agent
7. Mr. Chanin Donavanik Director President of Thai Hotel Association
8. Mrs. Suprabha Moleeratanond Secretary THAI's Manager for Travel Industry Relations

The Advisors are:
- Mr. Kusa Panyarachun
Advisor, Thailand Tourism Society
- Mrs. Yaowaluck Pangsapa
Advisor, Thailand Tourism Society

The "Thai Travel Industry Alliance" also welcomes new members who wish to join the alliance in the future, as well as government organizations, as the alliance's supporting bodies.