More than 15,000 merchants in 93 department stores & shopping complexes as well as shopping/dining zones will be offering discounts of between five to 80% in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Phuket, Udon Thani and Hat Yai.
Initiated by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale (ATGS) has been held annually since 1998 to boost tourism and visitor expenditure, further building the image of Thailand as a major shopping destination and contribute to job creation and distribution of income nationwide.
VISA has backed the event as an exclusive partner since 1999. It promotes local and international spending volume by giving special privileges and rewards for VISA cardholders beyond the standard discount offers. For example, all those who spend 5,000 Baht or more on any VISA card will be entitled to get a special gift.
The sale is open to both Thais and international visitors, all of whom are eligible to take part in the draw prizes. The Grand Prize is “365 day Travel to Thailand” which includes free travel to Thailand on Thai Airways and a stay at any hotel in the Centara Group.
Visitors will be able to pick up the ATGS Privilege Map upon arrival at the TAT counters at any of international airports. At the main gateway of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, the TAT information counter is located on the arrival concourse at Gate 3.
The website (http://bit.ly/1BE7VZV) includes a Shopping Tips feature to help visitors get better deals, understand the VAT refund process and avoid buying sub-standard products. A special section has also been created to promote the locally-made One Tambon One Product (OTOP) products, income from which goes a long way towards boosting rural income and supporting local artisans.
This year, the TAT has also created a number of suggested Sample Routes to help visitors plan their daily activities.
Special packages are also being offered for golfers including savings of 30% at courses around Bangkok, savings of 50% at courses around Pattaya, a flat 1,000 baht green fee at 10 Golf courses in Hua Hin, and a range of discounts on green fees, accommodation, food and spas at courses around Chiang Mai.
TAT estimates that tourist spending on shopping via credit cards alone will grow by 20% over last year.
For further details, please check out http://bit.ly/1BE7VZV and www.visa.co.th
For more information, please contact Thailand Tourist Information Center in HCM City: 5th Floor, Empire
Tower, 26-28 Ham Nghi St., Dist. 1, HCM City;
Tel: (848) 6291 3885/6; Fax: (848) 6291 3887; E-mail: info@tourismthailand.org.vn; http://bit.ly/1LGuRIh
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