Tourism Authortity Thailand (TAT)
Editorial Review

Tourism Authortity Thailand (TAT)

Phuket

Last reviewed October 2026

What

Mid-range service provider

Best for

All travellers

Price

$$ · Mid-range

Distance

694 km from Bangkok

Transfer

Flight + taxi transfer · 123 min

Why this place

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) (Thai: การท่องเที่ยวแห่งประเทศไทย) is an organization of Thailand under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. Its mandate is to promote Thailand's tourism industry, and protect the environment. An organization called Tourism of Thailand was founded in 1924. For 50 years, responsibility for attracting tourists to Thailand bounced around between the State Railway of Thailand, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Transport and the Office of the Prime Minister. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) was established on 4 May 1979.

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Who will love it here

A versatile choice for most luxury travellers.

Not recommended if nightlife or a busy resort scene is your priority.

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Last updated October 2026
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