Thailand's Rayong promotes in Chengdu, seeking deeper two-way tourism cooperation
On 8 September, the Rayong provincial government, the Rayong provincial administrative organisation and the Rayong Hotel Association, together with the Tourism Authority of Thailand's Chengdu and Rayong offices, held a Rayong tourism promotion event in Chengdu. Rayong Deputy Governor Saralivan Tattavee said the province hopes to build long-term, stable cooperation with China's travel trade and jointly develop products and itineraries suited to Chinese visitors. Rayong offers island holidays, seafood, fruit picking, community cultural experiences and water sports, with Koh Samet, diving, SUP and marathons proving popular. TAT said it is advancing a "two-way tourism" strategy and expanding th…
Impact and considerations
A Thai secondary destination proactively engaging Sichuan and Chongqing agencies reflects Thailand's effort to consolidate the Chinese source market while moving toward higher-quality, experience-led products. For agencies and product managers, Rayong can serve as an additional destination alongside Bangkok and Pattay…
Key points
- On 8 September, the Rayong provincial government, the Rayong provincial administrative organisation and the Rayong Hotel Association, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand's Chengdu and Rayong offices, held a Rayong tourism promotion event in Chengdu.
- Rayong Deputy Governor Saralivan Tattavee said the province hopes to build long-term, stable partnerships with China's travel trade and jointly develop products and itineraries suited to Chinese visitors.
- Rayong offers island holidays, seafood, fruit picking, community cultural experiences and water sports, with Koh Samet, diving, SUP and marathons popular among visitors.
- Apichai Chatchalermkit, TAT Deputy Governor for Domestic Marketing, said China remains one of Thailand's most important international markets and that Thailand is advancing a "two-way tourism" strategy and expanding the high-quality segment.
- Rayong travel trade representatives held one-on-one business talks with several Sichuan travel agencies on product development covering group tours, independent travel, small premium groups and in-depth experiences.
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- 品橙旅游
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- First source publication
- 10 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 11 Sept 2026, 00:10
- Last updated
- 10 Sept 2026, 08:00
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- Pinchain Tourism：泰国：罗勇府冀深化泰中“双向旅游”业界合作 – 品橙旅游 (opens in a new tab)Primary source · zh · Published 10 Sept 2026, 08:00