Villagers at Baan Sawathee in Khon Kaen. For the domestic market, more than 29 million people are expected to make business trips and contribute income of 62 billion baht through Mice events. In 2017, Thailand welcomed 36 million Mice travellers, generating revenue of 180 billion baht. Santi Laoboonsa-ngiem, deputy governor of Khon Kaen province, said Khon Kaen is set to be the venue to host the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2018 in November this year. "Khon Kaen is also widely known for its rich Isan culture and history, where visitors can experience the lifestyle of Isan people, enjoy popular Isan cuisine, explore prehistoric artefacts and antiques, and learn about the famous Mad Mee silk production of Khon Kaen," Mr Santi said.

Source: Bangkok Post February 04, 2018 22:54 UTC