Dusit International’s Very Special Deals with “Rao Tiew Duay Gan” Campaign
By Lifestyle+Travel
Thailand’s leading hospitality company, Dusit International is supporting the government in its efforts to boost domestic tourism in Thailand by joining its nationwide subsidy programme, “Rao Tiew Duay Gan” (We Travel Together). The campaign which supports 40% of room rates (up to THB 3,000 per night).
The deals are available from 18 July – 31 October 2020 at Dusit Hotels & Resorts in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Pattaya, Phuket, Khao Yai and Krabi. The programme will see the government subsidize 40% of room rates – up to 3,000 THB per night – for up to five nights per person! Guests will also receive a THB 600 e-voucher per room per night to use for dining in the hotel or at participating standalone outlets.
Subsidies are available for eligible Thai nationals who have registered at เราเที่ยวด้วยกัน.com (or via the Paotung mobile app) before booking direct via www.dusit.com/specialoffers/rao-teaw-duay-kan. Upon booking, a payment link will be sent to the app so the recipient can avail of the saving. Guests booking via dusit.com can take advantage of current promotional offers, such as room rates starting from THB 999 net per room per night.
Several Dusit Hotels & Resorts in Thailand will also offer additional exclusive benefits for guests who book weekday stays (including Sundays) using Rao Tiew Duay Gan. This includes Guaranteed Room Upgrade to the next best category, 40% discount on spa treatments (where applicable), and 20% discount on food and beverages.
All Dusit Hotels & Resorts have been certified as safe places to stay under the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) Amazing Thailand Safety & Health Administration (SHA) certification programme. These high standards are reflected in Dusit’s new Stay with Confidence programme, which includes, amongst others, the introduction of new facilities, services and operating procedures such as flexible check-in times and flexible breakfast (to limit queues), the provision of free healthy drinks and snacks in-room, the provision of outdoor workout areas and mobile payment methods, and a personal shopping service for the best of local foods and souvenirs.
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