BANGKOK, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Twenty-three riders of high-powered motorbikes are currently taking part in a cross-cultural convoy to Thailand to jazz up Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) and promote Terengganu tourism to the people of Thailand.
The convoy which includes Chairman of the Terengganu State Committee on Tourism, Culture, Environment, and Climate Change, Datuk Razali Idris, along with officials and staff of Terengganu Tourism, began their journey from Dataran Batu Burok, Kuala Terengganu last Wednesday.
Malaysian Ambassador to Thailand Datuk Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah, who was on hand to flag off the convoy, said the Malaysian Embassy welcomed the organisation of such an event and is honoured to provide full support to efforts to promote Malaysian tourism, arts, and culture to the Thai society.
“Our hope is that the people of Thailand would gain exposure and awareness of the beauty of Terengganu art and culture, and subsequently be enticed to visit Terengganu and Malaysia,” he said in a brief speech prior to the flag off of the convoy at the Malaysian Embassy building on Sunday.
He said within the Thai society, Terengganu is not yet widely known as a top travel destination.
“However, through continuous effort and commitment, and strategic cooperation with stakeholders, industry partners, and relevant agencies, I am confident that Terengganu has the potential to compete and emerge as a foremost travel destination for the people of Thailand, comparable to other destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Melaka, Johor Bahru, and Pahang (Genting Highlands),” he said.
The 12-day convoy would journey through several Thai provinces including Hua Hin, Bangkok, Phitsanulok, Chiang Mai, Pai, Mae Sot, Kanchanaburi, Chumphon, and Hat Yai before returning to Terengganu on February 1.
-- BERNAMA
