Photo: Kai Hirai, GoToAsia.noMrs. Veena Bohlin, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand in Scandinavia, Mr. Manit Boonchim, Mr. Pricha Nawongs, General Manager for Thai Airways Denmark and Norway , Mr. Flemming Sonne, Director of Sales Thai Airways for Denmark and Norway and Mrs. Hilde Hirai, Sales Manager Thai Airways Norway. Photo: Kai Hirai, GoToAsia.no

Thailand voted top tourist destination for Norway

21/01/2010 // At the Norwegian Grand Travel Award 2010 Thailand was voted "the Best Tourist Country in the World". Topping a group of ten nominated countries, Thailand won over strong competitors such as USA, Australia and Greece.

More than ten times before has Thailand received this prestigious award.

-It is obvious that Norwegians have a special relationship with the country. We see that many people are returning. Thailand has something to offer everyone. It has friendly people, is a beautiful country and has a fantastic climate, said Erlend Ellingsen, editor of the travel magazine Travel News.

Thai Airways International also won in the category Best Intercontinental Airline, this for the sixt time. THAI's General Manager for Denmark and Norway, Pricha Nawongs, received the award at the ceremony taking place in Oslo on January 7, 2010.

-I am honoured to receive this award. Since the route between Oslo and Bangkok was established in June 2009, the support from the Norwegian travel trade have been amazing. The award will encourage us to work harder for the Norwegians," Pricha said.

It is estimated that more than 150.000 Norwegians will visit Thailand this year, which is a noticeable increase from last year.


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