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Thailand Launches Nationwide Tourism Campaign for New UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Tourism Authority of Thailand launched a campaign promoting Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan following its UNESCO World Heritage inscription, aiming to attract more international visitors, spread tourism beyond established destinations and extend the sector’s economic benefits to more regions.
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Thailand Launches Nationwide Tourism Campaign for New UNESCO World Heritage Site
Thailand Reports Record First-Half Investment Applications Led by Digital Infrastructure
Thailand Extends Seven Percent Value-Added Tax Rate Through September 2027
Thailand Maintains Focus on Transport Infrastructure While Managing Fiscal Priorities
Foreign Investors Continue Backing Thailand's Technology and Clean Energy Industries
UNESCO Recognition Raises Thailand's International Cultural Profile
Reduced Value-Added Tax Forms Part of Thailand's Broader Economic Support Strategy
Thailand Continues to Build Momentum as a Regional Digital Investment Hub
Thailand and Cambodia Hold Border Talks to Strengthen Cross-Border Cooperation
Tourism Authority of Thailand Launches Nationwide Campaign for New UNESCO World Heritage Site
Thailand Keeps Land Bridge Megaproject Under Consideration While Prioritising Rail Investment
Thailand Reports Record First-Half Investment Applications Led by Digital Infrastructure Projects
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