Siriporn Tantipanyathep, the Consul General of Thailand in Kolkata, discussed tourism promotion with the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Devendra Kumar Joshi, an official statement said.
The envoy, who was accompanied by the Director of the Thai Trade Centre, Chennai, Chek Jeenaphan, called on the Lieutenant Governor at the Lok Niwas here on Tuesday (May 20, 2026) and discussed avenues for mutual cooperation in the fields of fisheries and tourism, prospects for direct overseas flights and investment in the various sectors.
The Thai official highlighted how the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Thailand could play a pivotal role in creating high-quality travel experiences, wellness tourism and destination weddings, besides having immense potential in sectors like fisheries, adventure tourism and luxury resorts.
“Siriporn Tantipanyathep and the Lieutenant Government (in consideration with the Centre) have agreed on assisting each other in the development of the archipelago and Thailand. The meeting aligned with the Government of India’s Holistic Development of Islands (HDI) framework and seeks to position the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as a premier global destination for sustainable, nature-led tourism,” the statement said.
Already, well-known hospitality giants won the bids to build three luxury eco-friendly tourism resorts at Long Island, Aves Island and Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, it said.
Emphasising low-impact design, each resort will operate on self-sustaining systems powered primarily by renewable energy, including solar installations, ensuring minimal ecological footprint and seamless integration with the islands’ natural landscapes.
Sources said all the stakeholders from both countries will meet soon to take this discussion further to give it shape towards promoting tourism.
International flight services from Andaman and Nicobar Islands to Thailand will also be discussed in the next meeting, they added.
Published – May 21, 2026 06:20 pm IST
