THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Tourism Authority of Thailand has an open invitation to tourists in Thailand and foreigners to convey the charm of the Thai through “The Charming of Thailand” photo and video contest.

The Charming of Thailand contest encourages both tourists in Thailand and foreigners to convey the charm of the Thai through photos and videos (no length limit) under the unique Thai themes of Wai,Yim Siam, Thai Dancing and Pub-pieb.

The Charming of Thailand contest is considered a great opportunity to enjoy a Thai identity. Contestants will be interpreting the themes and portraying their views of Thailand through photos or videos and submit them to the site www.TheCharmingOfThailand.com.

Visitors to the site will also have a chance not only to enjoy the photos and videos, but also to vote for the winner. Prizes will be awarded to the winners and voters. The period to send videos or photos is from the December 15, 2011until March 14, 2012 and the vote will start from January 15, 2012 until March 14, 2012.

Prize for foreign tourists: 4 prizes
1. Wai
Sri panwa, Phuket
Package 3 Days 2 night at One-bedroom Pool Suite , including of daily breakfast.
2. Smile
Tusita Resort & Spa
Package 3 Days 2 night at Beachfront Jacuzzi Suite, including of daily breakfast for 2 persons.
3. Thai Dancing
Saree Samui
Package 3 Days 2 night at Tropical Villa ,including of daily breakfast for 2 persons.
4. Pub-pieb
The Sunset Beach Resort and Spa Taling Ngam
Package 3 Days 2 night at Sunset Jacuzzi Room, including of daily breakfast for 2 persons.

Prize for Thai tourists: 4 prizes
1. Wai
Sri panwa, Phuket
Package 3 Days 2 night at One-bedroom Pool Suite, including of daily breakfast.
2. Smile
Tusita Resort & Spa
Package 3 Days 2 night at Beachfront Jacuzzi Suite, including of daily breakfast for 2 persons.
3. Thai Dancing
Sukhothai Herritage
Package 4 Days 3 night in Deluxe Room, including of daily breakfast for 2 persons.
4. Pub-pieb
Wishing Tree Resort
Package 4 Days 3 night at Junior suites Room for 2 persons, including of daily breakfast for 2 persons.

Prize for foreigner voters;
Tusita Resort & Spa
Package 3 Days 2 night at Nimman Villa, including of daily breakfast for 2 persons.

Prize for thai voters;
1. Aya Boutique Hotel Pattaya
Package 3 Days 2 night at Studio Premier, including of daily breakfast for 2 persons.
2. Aya Boutique Hotel Pattaya
Package 3 Days 2 night at Deluxe Cortyard, including of daily breakfast for 2 persons.
3. Aya Boutique Hotel Pattaya
Package 3 Days 2 night at Deluxe Room, including of daily breakfast for 2 persons.

Those who are interested in joining the program, The Charming Of Thailand, will need to register at www.TheCharmingOfThailand.com or www.เสน่ห์ไทย.com before submitting their photos or video to the contest.

For more information please visit http://thecharmingofthailand.tourismthailand.org/index.php