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• Logo
• Slogan:
“Thailand: where the fantasy comes to life.”
• Rationale: Everyone may once dream of being some place beautiful
like being in a fantasy world. So the idea is to show Thailand as a
place where got those supportive opportunities which bring their
fantasy comes to reality.
Marketing Analysis
TARGET MARKET
Both Domestic and International:
Characteristics:
• Middle-class to Upper-middle class • Adventurous
• Collectivism • Explorative
• Outgoing • Nature lovers
• Down-to-earth • Economized
Target (Collage)
MARKETING BACKGROUND
Market trends and overview
“Thailand Overview”
• Background
• Situation analysis
DATA: Thailand
Location
South-East Asia.
Area
513,115 sq km (198,115 sq miles).
Population
64 million (2005).
Population Density
124.7 per sq km.
Capital
Bangkok.
Population: 9.4 million, including Thon Bury
(UN estimate 2005)
Government
Constitutional monarchy.
Thailand background
• Thailand has a rich and colorful culture, and many
exotic monuments and stunning beaches, which draw
millions of visitors each year, ranging from budget-
conscious backpackers to those seeking luxurious
pampering in a spa.
• Bangkok:
Over the last decade or so, the self-styled Land of
Smiles has grown from being mainly a backpacker
preserve to become one of Asia's most popular tourist
and business playgrounds.
Thailand background
• Language:
Thai is the official language. English is widely spoken in
urban area, especially in establishments catering for
tourists.
• Religion:
The vast majority adhere to Buddhism , 5% are Muslim
and there are Christian and Hindu minorities.
Situation Analysis
• Recent history:
- Thailand’s recent past has been characterized by economic
boom and bust, unstable government, unrest in the Muslim south
and the effects of the December 2004 tsunami disaster.
- This time, though, a civilian prime minister was installed, and
following this, despite various government collapses and
allegations of corruption in high places, parliamentary democracy
prevailed until September 2006 when there was a peaceful military
coup.
- Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was forced to stand down,
his term of office since 2001 being constantly marred by
accusations of corruption.
- Civilian government was restored to Thailand and the new
elected prime minister Samak Suntorvech.
Situation Analysis
• For all this, Thailand has risen above economic collapse in 1997,
SARS, avian influenza and the devastating tsunami in December
2004 to become a hugely popular destination on the long-haul
tourist trail, possessed as it is of great natural beauty and a very rich
cultural heritage.
: Increase in oil price which affect the whole business chain. Resulting
in increasing transportation price and overall price in goods and
services.
Situation Analysis
• Political Situation:
: The current political situation lacks of instability, even though
there is an elected government. Thailand is also one of the
countries which have the most corruption in the world.
Moreover, the situation at the southern part of Thailand is still
severe.
: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS.
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) wants a
regulation issued to enable it to automatically oversee all
criminal investigations related to human trafficking rings.
MARKETING BACKGROUND
SWOT Analysis
“Thailand”
• Strengths:
2. Festivals
3. Great food
4. Friendly people
5. Rich culture – Buddhist, Temples, Historical places
6. Suvarnabhumi - capacity to handle 45 million travelers
a year and eventually 100 million with planned
expansion, will only make Thailand a more convenient
destination
SWOT Analysis
“Thailand”
• Weakness: bad perception of
2. Traffic jams
3. Insufficient transportation system
4. Instability of the country: Conflict of the South, The
2007 Coup
5. The status of developing country
SWOT Analysis
“Thailand”
• Opportunities: Attractions: beaches, mountains
• Outdoor-adventure opportunities abound: sail,
paddle, dive, and snorkel in the sea; trek to
villages; ride the rivers; or go on four-wheel-drive
adventures in the rugged upcountry.
SWOT Analysis
“Thailand”
• Threats:
1. The world economic drop
2. Other countries in South-East Asia (Malaysia, Vietnam,
Cambodia, Indonesia, etc.) where they have similarity in
geography
Competitive analysis
• Direct competitors: Countries that share
similar characteristics to Thailand, within South
East Asia
1. Malaysia
2. Indonesia
3. Sri Lanka
4. Vietnam
5. Cambodia
6. Laos
Competitive analysis
1. Malaysia
Attractions:
eg. Kuala Lumper, Melaka- Historical city, Sarawak
(eco-adventure destination)
-beautiful beaches
-coral reef : Sipadung
-more developed than Thailand
-People are more fluent in English
Festival:
November
- Penang International Lantern Festival
(similar to Thai’s full moon party )
- Paintball World Cup Series Asia 2008
Competitive analysis
2. Indonesia: The largest archipelago in the world
- Beautiful beaches and sea:
- Snorkeling + deep-diving for blossom coral
- exploring sunken ships and wrecks from
World War II
- Bali
- Surfing in the west monsoon (October to March)
Competitive analysis
3. Sri Lanka – a land like no other
• Anuradhapura - Urban Culture – ancient city
• Hikkaduwa – snorkel
• Trincomalee -Sunny weather throughout the year
ACTIVITIES
• Hiking and Trekking
• Diving
• Rock climbing
• Canoeing and Kayaking
• Paragliding
• Ballooning
• White water rafting
Festival
• December
• Adam’s Peak- many religions climb the mountain to invoke
blessings
Competitive analysis
4. Vietnam
- Beautiful beaches and mountains
eg. Halong Bay, Ho Chimin City
- Cultural
- Freshness in natural resource
Competitive analysis
5. Cambodia
- historical/ ancient attractions
eg. Ankor Wat as one of the Seven Wonders of the
world
Competitive analysis
6. Laos
- Natural attractions: mountain
- Newly opened country
- Historical attractions eg. Luang Prabang
Competitive analysis
• Indirect competitors:
1. shared characteristics, but higher in expenditure for
travelers:
- Beautiful beaches: Maldives, Hawaii, French
Riviera, Mediterranean
Tactic:
Use metaphor compared reality and fantasy
world in narrating the story
1. Advertising
• 2 TVCs:
- 1 focuses on female, 1 focuses on male
- Promote internationally
- Both ads stories are relating to each other
• 4 Print ads:
- Use all 4 to promote both domestic and international
• 2 Radio spots:
- Use all 2 to promote domestically around Thailand
1. Advertising
• Out-of-home:
- Promote domestically in billboards, transits, and
posters
- Word-of-mouth / Buzz for both domestic and
internatiomal
- Product placement in movies (as location)
1. Both international and Thai movies
2. Promote Thailand in a good way
Inbound: Foreign movies shot in Thailand
eg. The Beach
Outbound: Thai movies export to other countries
eg. Suriyothai
2. Public relations strategy
Aims to:
2. Stimulate interest by allowing target audience to
participate in the events through playing games and
answering easy question
3. Inform unique selling point and promotional program
to stimulate sales
4. Reinforce advertising message
5. Create positive feelings
6. Help promoting those allied hotels and resorts
2. Public relations strategy
• Events:
- Promotional booth at entrance of Siam Paragon
Department Store
- Launch on Sunday of the first week of the campaign
period and on the weekend of every month
1. In the events, information will be provided and
also sales promotion will be offered.
2. Only the first event will be the opening of the
campaign which will have two ambassadors coming to
promote the campaign
• Pushing period - first 2 weeks and last 2 weeks of the period employ
full page 4 colors
• Also promote in the English newspaper, such as, Bangkok Post and
Daily Express, to reach those foreigners who reside in Thailand
Media Tactics
Magazine:
Continuity Pattern – published in monthly magazines
• Full page, 4 colors
Domestic:
• Promote through travel magazines such as Aor-Sor-Tor, which
directly focus on target
• Use the travel magazine as the directories for target audiences
International:
• Also promote through travel magazines that have wide reach of
people such as Travel & Leisure
• In-Flight magazines in 4 airlines: Thai, British, Cathey, Emirates
Media Tactics
Out-of-Home :
Continuity pattern – posted the Ad through three-month period
• Focus on domestic
Where?
• MRT and BTS station
• The express ways (such as, Rama IV and around Suvanaphumi
Airport)
• Large domestic airports (such as, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai,
Kon Khan, and Ubonrajathani)
Media Tactics
Interactive :
Continuity pattern – throughout 3-month-period
• Mainly promote in domestic through websites and TAT call center
• For website, put banners on the homepage of the popular Thai
website, Panthip (www.pantip.com), to reach web surfers, and
promote on TAT website (http://thai.tourismthailand.org)
• Moreover, also upload the 30-sec. ad on YOUTUBE website (free)
to encourage the campaign among both international and domestic
target
• For call center, promote the campaign by playing 15-sec. Radio
advertising while people holding their line waiting for the operation
Bangkok Post
• Frequency: Daily
• Rationale: It is the English-language newspaper that has
a lot of readerships that are “farang” who reside in
Thailand which are our target.
Working Media Plan
Newspaper:
Daily Xpress
• Frequency: Daily
• Rationale: It is Thailand's first free English-language
newspaper in tabloid size which is distributed at coffee
shops, BTS, MRT, etc. and is designed for readers in the
25-35 age group. It covers our target group (17-32).
Working Media Plan
In-flight Magazine:
• High Life, British Airways in flight magazine
• Sawasdee, Thai Airways in flight magazine
• Discovery, Cathey Pacific in flight magazine
• Open Skies, Emirates Airlines in flight magazine
• Frequency: Monthly
• Rationale: It’s high exposure and easy to get attention
because reading in-flight magazine is seem to be the
normal activity in flight.
Working Media Plan
Magazine: Domestic
นักเดินทาง (Nak Dern Tang)
• Frequency: Monthly
• Rationale: It’s travel magazine which our target can
search for more information about hotels, package tour,
etc.
Voyage
• Frequency: Monthly
• Rationale: It’s a popular travel magazine and their main
target is 20-35 age group which it fits our target.
Working Media Plan
Magazine: Domestic
อสท (Aor Sor Tor)
• Frequency: Monthly
• Rationale: It’s TAT magazine which provide useful
information and attractive place about Thailand.
Thai Backpacker
• Frequency: Monthly
• Rationale: It’s designed for backpackers who are
adventurous as our main targets.
Working Media Plan
Magazine: International
Travel & Leisure
• Frequency: Monthly