Thailand’s tourism authorities recognised individuals at a ceremony, at the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, for good deeds that supported the country’s tourism image.

Minister of Tourism and Sports, H.E. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul and Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Dr. Yuthasak Supasorn, presented awards and blazers to five Thais and one foreigner.

“This is a fine examples of the spirit of Thainess, as they went the extra mile to assist and show kindness to those in need,” the Minister of Tourism and Sports, H.E. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul commented.

She said it was appropriate to thank and honour people who demonstrate Thainess through good deeds and are the “Pride of Thailand”.

The latest awards of recognitions were inspired by the record viewings of a Youtube video that showed a fisherman, Mr. Chat Ubonchinda, 44 years old, of Krabi, rescuing two Norwegian tourists stuck in estuary mud on 17 October, 2015. TAT awarded him a certificate of honour; as such, TAT encourages both Thais and foreigners living in Thailand to strengthen the image of the country as a good host for tourists. Se video below.