‘Thailand Sale’ by Airasia lures Indians

Air Asia has teamed up with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and VISA for the the annual ‘Amazing Thailand Grand Sale’ to be held from 15 June - 15 August, 2013. gives more details…

This is the biggest shopping sale in Thailand, which includes hotels, malls, retail outlets, spas, golf courses and jewellery stores in more than 7 cities-Bangkok, Chiangmai, Phuket, Pattaya, Samui, Huahin and Hatyai . There are many benefits for VISA card-members too, especially, as this year makes the 15th year of collaboration between TAT and VISA for the ‘Amazing Thailand Grand Sale.’ At least, 500 retailers and shop- ping complexes across Thailand are offering many privileges along with around 80% discount to Visa cardholders. These include the top malls of Bangkok like Central World, Paragon, Emporium, Robinson, Siam Discovery etc.

Vilaiwan Twichasri, Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business, TAT, said, "We hope that Indian visitors will avail this once-ayear opportunity to visit Thailand and do some advance shopping for a number of their upcoming holidays and festivals. Whether it is for birthdays, weddings, school/college graduations, or any other happy occasion, we know that Indians find Thailand a great place to shop for the perfect gifts and get great value for money. This Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2013 (ATGS’13) is the perfect time to get even better value!”

Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO, Thai AirAsia said he was excited by Air Asia’s involve- ment with the ‘Amazing Thailand Grand Sale’ this year, for which they are offering special promotional rates on both the domestic and international routes.

“We are providing affordable plane tickets to Thailand for travellers from our entire network of 85 destinations,” he said, adding “India is without a doubt a very important market for us and our fares start from as low as ` 4,000 per way from Kolkata to Bangkok, and

`4,500 per way from Chennai to Bangkok. To take advantage of the promotional price, passengers must book online immediately at

www.airasia.com from today until June 23, for travel dur-- ing June 15-August 15, 2013. Apart from Bangkok, many Indian travellers love to explore other parts of Thailand and we are glad to make that an affordable, convenient and accessible option with our low airfares and frequent flights to 12 domestic destinations in Thailand.”