Here’s a breakdown of the entities mentioned in the text, categorized for clarity:
1. Tourism/Hospitality Businesses (Specific Properties):
* Phang Nga: (Likely refers to the Phang Nga province, a tourism destination)
* chaba Cabana Beach resort Koh Samui: Hotel/Resort
* Panviman Resort Koh Phangan: Hotel/Resort
* Pullman Bangkok King Power: Hotel
* pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort: Hotel/Resort
* Rama Gardens Hotel Bangkok: Hotel
* The Ascott International Management (Thailand) Ltd.: Hospitality Management Company
* The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam Bangkok: Hotel
* The Heritage Chiang Rai Hotel and Convention: Hotel/Convention Center
* Twinpalms Hotels & Resorts Phuket: Hotel/Resort
2. Tourism/Government/Organizations:
* Thailand (TAT – Tourism Authority of Thailand): Government Agency
* Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd.: tourism/Membership Program
* Global Sustainable Tourism Council: Standards Organization
* Joint Commission International (JCI): Accreditation Organization (for hospitals)
3. Airlines:
* Thai Airways International: Airline
4. People:
* Nat Kruthasoot: TAT’s deputy governor for tourism products and business
5. Publications:
* bangkok Post: News Source
6.Monetary Values/Numbers:
* 124 trillion baht ($3.3 trillion): Revenue projection (2025)
* 140-150 trillion baht: Potential future revenue
* 107,662 baht ($2,900): Average health tourist spend
* 13 nights: Average health tourist stay
* 61: Number of JCI-accredited hospitals
* 500+: Number of clinics
* 30-70%: Healthcare cost difference compared to Western nations
* 30-50%: Healthcare cost difference compared to Singapore
7. Concepts/Segments:
* Mass Tourism
* Quality Tourism
* Sustainability Tourism
* Health and Wellness Tourism
* Ultra-Luxury Tourism
* Sports tourism
* Premium Tourism
* Budget Travelers
