TAT Governor Welcomes Sri Lanka Tourism Minister in Songwat
TAT Governor hosted Sri Lanka's Tourism Minister on a heritage walk in Songwat, highlighting cultural cooperation and a 11.7% increase in arrivals.
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- TAT welcomed Sri Lanka's Tourism Minister for a heritage walk in Songwat.
- The tour featured 9 stops blending history, culture, and modern art.
- Bilateral tourism ties strengthened with arrivals reaching 72,236 visitors.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand, led by Governor Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, welcomed Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism for Sri Lanka, alongside Sri Lankan Ambassador H.E. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, on a heritage walk through Bangkok's historic Songwat neighbourhood.
Developed by the TAT Bangkok Office, the walking journey highlights culture, community, and creativity, weaving traditional commerce, historic architecture, and contemporary art into the daily life of Bangkok's multicultural communities.
The tour featured nine distinct stops, beginning with Lan Chang's elephant mural and continuing through Play Art House, Soul Songwat, Trok Masjid, Baan Ya Was, and the I Wanna BKK Sign. Other notable locations included the 100-Year-Old Wooden Door at Songwat Lane, Lao Pun Tao Kong Shrine, and Charoen Lert Thawee.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
The ministerial visit followed the 4th BIMSTEC Working Group on Tourism in Thailand held from September 14–15, 2026. Both nations explored enhanced tourism cooperation in cultural, Buddhist travel, and regional connectivity to develop new cross-border travel products.
TAT's focus on showcasing historic communities like Songwat to international dignitaries illustrates a strategic pivot toward high-value, meaningful travel. By leveraging shared cultural heritage and regional frameworks like BIMSTEC, Thailand aims to foster deeper bilateral tourism exchanges that benefit local economies while preserving historical identity.
Source: TAT Newsroom
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