Yeahโผ๏ธ SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป was honoured that recently being invited as 1๏ธโฃ of the media member by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) ๐น๐ญ to witness its recent event ~ Write Your Own Amazing ๐ Chapters ~
In fact, she was part of the 60 invited international influencers & travel writers from around Asia ๐ & the Pacific (ie. Australia ๐ฆ๐บ, China ๐จ๐ณ, India ๐ฎ๐ณ, Japan ๐ฏ๐ต, Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ, Philippines ๐ต๐ญ, Singapore ๐ธ๐ฌ, South Korea ๐ฐ๐ท, Taiwan ๐น๐ผ & Vietnam ๐ป๐ณ, as well as foreign expatriates in Thailand) to network with 50 Thai tourism industry professionals. Then, to experience ๐ & wonderful meaningful travel & sustainable tourism activities in established Thai destinations ๐ฏ๐๐ป
A special thanks to TAT for the trust to SiennyLovesDrawing’s blogging & content creation passion ๐๐ฏ๐ค
She will continue to deliver her best ๐ช๐ป๐๐ป๐ฏ
This international event was hosted for the 1๏ธโฃst time at ๐ Crystal Hall of The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok ๐จ๐๏ธ๐๐ป It’s with aim to inspire all its invited international travel writers, bloggers, influencers & content creators to explore Thailand ๐น๐ญ & to write own impressive chapters & can then share with respective readers, followers, friends & family members ๐ on their meaningful travel & sustainable activities in Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Rayong, Phuket, as well as Bangkok during this event
So, this event kicked off on 8 Aug with air travel ๐ซ & admissions of the 60 invited international influencers & travel writers
Ohh ya …Do you all know that 8 Aug is Happy ASEAN Dayโโ๏ธ
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป had a pleasant surprise during her flight departure with AirAsia โค๏ธโ๏ธย at KLIA2 to Bangkok by celebrating the ๐ฅณ๐๐ย Happy 56th ASEAN Day with its staff & cabin crews at her departure gate, Q8
A memorable travel moment gained ๐ Special thank you to AirAsia cabin crews โค๏ธโ๏ธ
Do check out her LinkedIn album via ๐ธ๐ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_airasia-klia2-happyaseanday-activity-7094552523557990400-udL- & her TikTok clip captured via ๐น๐ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/7264816118747974920
On 8 Aug 1967, 5๏ธโฃ leaders ~ the Foreign Ministers of Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ, Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ, the Philippines ๐ต๐ญ, Singapore ๐ธ๐ฌ & Thailand ๐น๐ญ (Listed below) sat down together in the main hall of the Department of Foreign Affairs building in Bangkok, Thailand & signed a document. By virtue of that document, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was born
- Adam Malik of Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ
- Narciso R. Ramos of the Philippines ๐ต๐ญ
- Tun Abdul Razak of Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
- S. Rajaratnam of Singapore ๐ธ๐ฌ
- Thanat Khoman of Thailand ๐น๐ญ
& wouldย subsequently be hailed as the Founding Fathers of probably the most successful inter-governmental organization in the developing world today. And the document that they signed โ๐ป would be known as the ASEAN Declaration
All invited participants checked in to The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok ๐จ๐๏ธ๐๐ปย for a night stay. A comprehensive refurbishment of this said hotel has won a prestigious 5๏ธโฃ Star Asia Pacific Property Award 2015-2016 in the category of โBest Hotel Interior Thailandโ. Also the worldโs ๐ 1๏ธโฃst hotel ๐จ๐๏ธ๐๐ป to achieve ISO 20121 certification for sustainable events is reflected across 5,600sqm of sophisticated function spaces. Embracing sustainability, only certified organic rice is served ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Then, this event includes below for all invited participants from 9 to 13 Aug;
- Business Negotiation Activities (Speed Networking) ๐ค๐ป๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฅ๐คin Bangkok ~ To strengthen the relationship between the participants & TATโs strategic partners
- Welcome & networking dinner ๐ฝ๏ธ at the Columbia Pictures Aquaverse in Chon Buriย ~ With cultural performances and showcases that reflect Thailandโs ๐น๐ญ 5๏ธโฃF soft-power foundations ie. Food, Film, Festival, Fight & Fashion
- Post-tour ~ To illustrate & share their impressions of the “Amazing ๐ Chapters” tourism experiences in Thailand with emphasis on the meaningful travel and sustainable activities in Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Rayong, Phuket, as well as Bangkok
All participated delegates will travel back to their respective home country on the 14 Aug to then conclude the whole event
~ Visit Thailand ๐น๐ญ Year 2023: Write Your Own Amazing ๐ Chapters ~
According to Mr Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudya, the Deputy Governor of Marketing Communications of TAT during his welcome & opening speech at the event opening, โThis โWrite Your Own Amazing ๐ Chaptersโ in Thailand ๐น๐ญ event reflects the ongoing โVisit Thailand Year 2023: Amazing ๐ Chaptersโ campaign towards the promotion & development of high value & sustainable tourism. The activity also corresponds with the Thai governmentโs Bio-Circular-Green (BCG), Economy Model, which is designed to stimulate a circular economy & underline Thailandโs vision for national development to achieve prosperity in terms of economic, social & environmental sustainability.โ
The main objectives are to continue create awareness & promote Thailand ๐น๐ญ under the ~ Visit Thailand ๐น๐ญ Year 2023: Amazing ๐ Chapters ~ & to increase โฌ๏ธย the opportunity for tourism industry players, travel influencers, bloggers & content creators to meet & connect ๐ค๐ป to lead to cooperation to promote the Thailand tourism & then strengthen Thailandโs reputation as a preferred destination ๐ for most travellers across the globe ๐
TAT expects the โWrite Your Own Amazing ๐ Chaptersโ event to inspire at least 150 creative contents publicised via social media platforms & online media outlets, resulting in no less than a 20,000,000 reach globally ๐
Yes โ , Mr Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudya has concluded his opening speech to encourage all invited participants to write own amazing experience at Thailand ๐น๐ญ “We need you to post as many as possible ๐”
It emphasises the ongoing theme of ~ Visit Thailand Year 2023, Amazing ๐ Chapters ~ To ensure a special travel meaningful experience, including making a destination for reunions & protect Thailand’s ๐น๐ญ vast natural & scenic beauty, instigating a range of environmental initiatives. TAT introduces the meaningful travel & sustainable tourism experiences in various aspects ie. wellness, luxury & Thainess. Itโs focusing on enhancing the quality of Thailand ๐น๐ญ tourism products & services in order to drive the Thai tourism industry towards sustainable growth ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Guess whatโโ๏ธ
All 60 invited influencers & travel writers from around Asia ๐ & the Pacific were invited by groups to be on stage for an impromptu self introduction during the event ๐๐
SiennyLovesDrawing was caught off guard & luckily she did well as being told by some of the Thai tourism industry professionals during the speed networking session
Some of them remembered her from her intro session, followed her on her platforms (Thank you so much ๐๐ป๐๐, this meant a lot to her as a great ๐๐ป motivation) & compliments her. She honestly expressed to them that actually she was so so nervous. It’s absolutely ๐ฏ a great learning experience gained โบ๏ธ
Curious ๐ค๐ญโโ๏ธ about how was her self intro session, do check out her IG album posted via ๐น๐ธ๐ https://www.instagram.com/p/CvyQGZcyq-2/ & TikTok clip captured via ๐น๐ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/7265909077589429512 & YouTube shorts via ๐น๐ https://youtube.com/shorts/TaiktnPLMgY
A special thank you to Ms Lorraine ๐โโ๏ธ, a food & travel blogger from Australia ๐ฆ๐บ who was graciously help to capture this precious stage speaking moment of SiennyLovesDrawing ๐๐ป๐
Business Negotiation Activities (Speed Networking) ๐ค๐ป๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฅ๐ค @ Bangkokย
It was participated by approximately 50 invited representatives from businesses in the Thai tourism industry, including hotel & resorts, tourist attractions, health & wellness and airlines โ๏ธ It has been conceptualized to showcase travel products, services & experiences that promote Thai cultural values for a remarkable excellent experience & in corresponding with the TATโs โsmart tourismโ strategy aimed at elevating Thai tourismโs competitiveness highlight the unprecedented digital transformation as a pivotal role in accelerating Thailandโs tourism ecosystem to quality & sustainability
Also it aims to share with the invited Thai tourism industry professionals & media members about the Thailand product/ service updates, latest travel situation & newest tourism products & services within Thailand ๐น๐ญ
SiennyLovesDrawing will share more of her photos during this session once she received them from the event photographers then
The qualified tourism industry professionals highly encourage to have sustainability projects & campaigns, ie. CSR projects about the environment, reducing โฌ๏ธ the use of electricity, conserving water, supporting the local communities to provide tourists with the great ๐๐ป insights into the history, culture & background of the local Thai community
TAT has actively implemented the Sustainable Tourism Goals (STGs) standard which is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Itโs a national drive that will encompass the entire Thai tourism industry
By focusing on experience-based tourism, TAT delivers fresh travel experiences & aim to create a meaningful travel experience for tourists & at the same time to benefit the local Thai communities & the surrounding environment ๐ฏ๐๐ป
The Networking Dinner ๐ฝ๏ธ @ Pattaya, Chonburi
SiennyLovesDrawing enjoyed the warm welcome from her arrival at the Columbia Pictures Aquaverse by the movie characters mascots ๐
All invited participants enjoyed the buffet dinner with local Thai, western & Japanese cuisine ๐ฝ๏ธ
There were good shows, performances & presentations of Thailandโs ๐น๐ญ 5๏ธโฃF soft-power foundations ie. Food, Film, Festival, Fight & Fashion in various forms while allย invited participants enjoyed the buffet dinner with local Thai, western & Japanese cuisine ๐ฝ๏ธย
Exciting impressive performances ๐คฉ๐ that SiennyLovesDrawing enjoyed the Thai’s Live Cooking ๐ง๐ปโ๐ณ Show, Thai clothing fashion show, Thai Martial Art performance etc.
- Fire ๐ฅ Show by Columbia Pictures Aquaverse
- Home-Lang cocktail ๐ธ making presentation by Ms Khem from Crimson Room – Jazz bar, she is the Top 7 In The Competition for World Class 2023. Special thank you ๐๐ป to team members of Diageo Moet Hennessy (Thailand) Co. Ltd for sharing this info
- Flying vegetables show by Mr Doma, a founder of a restaurant in Pattaya
- Som Tam live cooking show by Tiffany’s Show Pattaya
- Thai Silk Fashion Show by Supa East Glamor
- Muay Thai performance
The dinner ended with lucky draw announcement with 6๏ธโฃ winners, congratulations ๐๐ป
All invited participants were checked in to Dor-Shada Resort by the Sea, Na Jomtien ๐จ for a night stay before respective departure for the post tour of this event
The ~ Amazing ๐ Chapters ~ Post-Tour
From 10 to 13 August 2023, the participants โ assigned into 3๏ธโฃ groups that are scheduled to embark on 3๏ธโฃ specially customised trips to Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya & Rayong. Each route represents abundant natural resources, history & culture combined with ๐ & meaningful travel & sustainable tourism experiences exclusive to each destination
- Route 1๏ธโฃ Pattaya/ Rayong ~ SiennyLovesDrawing was being assigned to this option as other 2๏ธโฃ already full though she has submitted her appeal with reasons, anyway… everything happens for a reason & she always believe a good reason โบ๏ธ Do stay tuned for her upcoming blog posts to share about her travel experiences ya
In the eventful destinations of Pattaya & Rayong, the itinerary combines a fun time at Columbia Pictures Aquaverse with soft adventure water ๐ ๐ฆ activities, trekking ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ฅพโฐ๏ธ at Khao Laem Ya National Park & surfing ๐ at Mae Ramphueng Beach & excursions to Nong Nooch & Rayong Botanical Gardens, Roi Sao Ban Phe Market & Rayong Floating Pagoda
- Route 2๏ธโฃ Chiang Mai ~ She has opted this route, however she was told full subsequently, sigh… ๐ข๐ญ It was truly unpleasant disappointed sad ๐ฏ for an experience sharing content creator as she has already prepared in her mind what content she is gonna create & share across her experience right after her sign up…
In Chiang Mai, this trip highlights its beautiful scenery & the unique Lanna culture through a night bike tour & local community workshops in combination with a thrilling paramotor ride, a relaxing spa & an elephant ๐ care experience
- Route 3๏ธโฃ Phuket ~ When she got the invitation, this option was already fullย
These post-tours for invited buyers & media were designed to showcase meaningful travel experiences in various aspects eg. gastronomy of local Thai cuisine dining, the local Thai way of life & local wisdom across all 5๏ธโฃ regions of Thailand. It aims to provide the invited buyers & the media to get 1๏ธโฃst-hand experiences of Thailandโs many ๐ chapters, including the spa & Thai traditional massage ๐๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ services
In the world-class destination of Phuket, this trip showcases luxury tourism experiences of a sunset cruise & a Thai cooking class at a fine-dining restaurant plus a range of tailormade experiences, including an activity at a local tourism community, a walking tour, relaxing spa & a workshop at a local rum distillery
In fact, these post-tours aim to portray through the many showcases eg. The Araksa Tea Garden ie. An organic tea ๐ฑ๐๐ซ๐ต garden in Chiang Mai, Night bike tour around Chiang Mai Old Town city, a paramotor view in San Kam Paeng District, street art in Rayong old town โYomjinda Roadโ, Nikornmarine Cruise ๐ข, a floating natural pier โ๏ธ, kayaking ๐ถ/ motored boat to sightsee a thousand-year Samed forest ๐ณ๐ณ , Floating Pagoda in Rayong, trekking ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฅพ at Kao Laem Yah National Park & many more
Other workshop activities include a small frame loom weaving workshop at Kalm Village, Kriang Krai Fruit Plant workshop, elephant ๐ care activity at Patara Elephant Farm & many more
All 3๏ธโฃ routes present a multitude of gastronomy delights that highlight the diversity of cuisine unique to each destination
Lastly, this event will be concluded with farewell activities & dinner ๐ฝ๏ธ in Bangkok ๐๐ before respective invited international participants travel home then
TAT has continuously spent more than half a century promoting Thailandโs tourism in driving Thailand ๐น๐ญ towards experience-based & sustainable tourism. TAT is committed to help revitalize & then transform Thai tourism to achieve high value & sustainable tourism growth. Then, to create a balance โ๏ธ of economic wealth, social wellbeing, environmental wellness & human wisdom, in order for the tourism business to be distributed fairly & sustainable to all in the sectors. This initiative will continue towards year 2024, read more via ๐ https://www.tatnews.org/2023/07/tat-announces-2024-strategic-direction-towards-high-value-and-sustainability/
So, do stay tuned for her upcoming blog posts & sharing across her social media platforms ya ๐ฏ๐ค๐ย
Yeahโผ๏ธ SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป loves ๐ to travel to Thailand ๐ซ๐น๐ญ
Hmm…In fact, who doesn’t love ๐ travel โ๏ธ๐ซ to Thailand ๐น๐ญ, right โโ๏ธ
So, when was your last travel to Thailand ๐น๐ญโโ๏ธ
Let’s plan a travelย ๐ซ to Thailand ya ๐น๐ญ๐๐
You may check out SiennyLovesDrawing ‘s Thailand travel stories via ๐ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/category/travel-tourism/thailand/ย for your trip planning ya โบ๏ธ
Do check out below from SiennyLovesDrawing about her Thailand travel stories via ๐
- IG Guide named Thailand Exploring With SiennyLovesDrawing: https://www.instagram.com/siennylovesdrawing/guide/thailand-exploring-with-siennylovesdrawing/17974904741244379/
- IG Guide named My Travel to Thailand With IG: Simplestraightforward: https://www.instagram.com/simplestraightforward/guide/my-travel-to-thailand/17984050519914701/
- YouTube playlist ~ Travel to Thailand ๐น๐ญ: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfZONBGVTN1Z0ZMvl2lZjKXkgkVlyvsYX&feature=shared
- TikTok Collections ~ Siennyโs #WriteYourOwn2023 ๐น๐ญ: https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/collection/Sienny%E2%80%99s-WriteYourOwn2023%F0%9F%87%B9%F0%9F%87%AD-7266591658086484738 & https://www.tiktok.com/@livesimpleforward/collection/Sienny’s%20Travel~Thailand%20%F0%9F%87%B9%F0%9F%87%AD-7267580887527672578
- SiennyLovesDrawing’s TripAdvisor contributor reviews & photos posted with 350K readers badge recognised, https://www.tripadvisor.com.my/Profile/siennylovesdrawing
- Google Maps Level 6๏ธโฃ Local Google Guide reviews & photos posted, https://maps.app.goo.gl/DrQRd3e6JXwFtVXP6
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