Phuket, 26 June 2026 – An event dedicated to promoting Kazakhstan’s tourism potential and presenting the first tourism guidebook about Kazakhstan published in the Thai language was held in Phuket.

The event brought together representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, the Phuket Provincial Administration, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, tourism associations, leading travel companies, and members of the media.

During the presentation, guests were introduced to Kazakhstan’s main tourist destinations, as well as its rich cultural and historical heritage, diverse natural landscapes, and year-round tourism opportunities.

The presentation attracted strong interest from tourism industry stakeholders, who noted the growing appeal of Kazakhstan among Thai travelers as a new and promising destination.

The Phuket office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand emphasized that the launch of the Thai-language guidebook marks an important step in strengthening humanitarian and tourism ties between Kazakhstan and Thailand, while also helping to raise awareness of Kazakhstan among Thai audiences.

Tourism cooperation between Kazakhstan and Thailand continues to demonstrate steady growth and strong mutual interest. Both sides intend to further expand cooperation in tourism, enhance investment ties, and develop joint projects in the hospitality sector, including hotel infrastructure development and the expansion of direct air connectivity between the two countries.

Background: In 2025-2026, more than 175,000 Kazakh citizens visited Thailand, while approximately 10,000-15,000 Thai citizens visited Kazakhstan during the same period.

Currently, there are 23 direct flights per week between Kazakhstan and Thailand, connecting Bangkok with Almaty and Shymkent, as well as Phuket with Astana and Almaty. Air services are operated by Air Astana, SCAT Airlines, and AirAsia X.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-thailand/press/news/details/1249166?lang=ru