The Ultimate Thailand Explorers The Ultimate Thailand Explorer event was created by the Tourism Authority of Thailand in order to publicize Thailand’s five top tourist destinations: Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Koh Samui. Teams of foreign visitors, selected by judges and public voters, will explore the diverse attractions and activities at these destinations and then share this information online in order to showcase the unique reasons these destinations have earned numerous international awards and inspire other travelers to visit Thailand and experience it all for themselves. The five teams competing in the Ultimate Thailand Explorer event will have six days to travel around their selected destinations and “explore” the many attractions, sights, activities, and other features found there. To promote the destinations, the contestants are required to share their daily experiences with a global audience by posting photos, videos, blogs, and travel stories with social media tools in order to inspire other global travelers to learn more about and plan to visit those destinations. As the Tourism Authority of Thailand intends for this campaign to be a global promotional event, the submission process for contestants will be via online video clips and the voting process will occur through www.ultimatethailandexplorers.com

Event Schedule 1 September–15 October 2009: Video clip submission/contest entry period. 19 October 2009: Announcement of 25 Semi-final teams. 19 October-12 November 2009: Online voting period to select 5 finalists from 25 teams. 13 November 2009: Announcement of Final 5 teams. 8 December 2009: Final 5 teams arrive in Thailand. 9 December 2009: Event briefing / welcome party & press conference. 10-15 December 2009: Competition.

Thailand Top 5 Travel Destinations While Thailand features many destinations that could make anyone’s holiday dreams come true, it’s no coincidence that Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Samui conjure images of an exotic and exciting far away land. From the temples of Bangkok and hilltribes of Chiang Mai to the beach resorts of Phuket, Samui, and Pattaya, these five destinations stand alone as the ultimate Thailand holiday destinations. Bangkok Travel Guide View Applicants Exclusive Deals Exclusive Deals Bangkok is a modern, exciting, and sophisticated city, providing visitors with the modern amenities of a cosmopolitan city and a unique treasure trove of cultural attractions. Bangkok offers a fascinating glimpse of Thailand’s gentle culture amidst the bustle of a dynamic metropolis. As the political, economic, cultural, culinary, and spiritual capital of Thailand, Bangkok features both old-world charm and modern convenience, at times served up in a chaotic manner, but always with a gracious smile. Read More Phuket Travel Guide View Applicants Exclusive Deals Highlight Attractions Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, is located in the south of Thailand in the Andaman Sea, and is often referred to as “the pearl of the south.” Its natural attractions include white, powdery beaches, limestone cliffs, broad and tranquil bays, and tropical in-land forests. There are innumerable activities for visitors to Phuket to indulge in, including every conceivable water sport, golf, elephant trekking, dining on outstanding seafood, and pampering oneself at a luxury spa. Read More Chiang Mai Travel Guide View Applicants Exclusive Deals Highlight Attractions Chiang Mai is one of the few places in Thailand where historical and modern Thai culture harmoniously coexist side by side: the city features centuries-old chedis and temples next to modern stores and boutique hotels. Intriguing diversity among ethnic tribes, a number of elephant camps, many cooking & massage schools, numerous outdoor activities, a variety of handicrafts workshops, various cultural performances, and breathtaking natural beauty make Chiang Mai one of Asia’s top holiday destinations. Read More Pattaya Travel Guide View Applicants Exclusive Deals Highlight Attractions Pattaya is located on the Gulf of Thailand where hundreds of thousands of visitors travel each year to windsurf, water-ski, snorkel, sail, or daytrip to nearby islands. Bungee jumping, golfing, skydiving, go-karting, and Muay Thai boxing are still only a sampling of the activities at this action-packed holiday destination. Even for simple relaxation, Pattaya features thousands of beach chairs, where wandering vendors will cater to your every need: from barbequed shrimp to foot massages! Read More Koh Samui Travel Guide View Applicants Exclusive Deals Highlight Attractions Koh Samui, the third largest island in Thailand, features spectacular beaches, outstanding dining, and a comprehensive array of activities, including cooking courses, yoga instruction, Muay Thai training, scuba diving, and even golf. Koh Samui has secluded beaches that are the exclusive domain of luxury 5-star resorts, family friendly beaches with shallow shores, and shopping, dining, and nightlife venues that make the island a paradise both day and night. Read More

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