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  <body>Visitors to [Chiang Mai] [1], Bangkok, Phuket and a number of other top destinations in Thailand will be able to make great savings for the next few months when they pay by VISA.

VISA has teamed up with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to offer VISA holders special benefits and promotions in various destinations around Thailand until the end of August.

&#8220;As the Official Card of the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2009, we believe strongly in supporting the Royal Thai government and Tourism Authority of Thailand in promoting and re-building the tourism industry in Thailand,&#8221; said Stuart Tomlinson, Visa Malaysia Country Manager told [Etravel Blackboard] [2].

This is Thailand&#8217;s 11th annual Grand Sale and runs on the back of a decade successful summer promotions. Tourists who charge 500 baht or more on their VISA card during the sale will be entered into the lucky draw for the chance to win one of a hundred great prizes. Deals and promotions are available through a range of department stores, airlines, hotels, spas and golf courses. 

So if you&#8217;re traveling in Thailand right now, it&#8217;s time to flex that plastic and pick up a great deal. 

[1]: http://stopchiangmai.com

[2]: http://etravelblackboardasia.com
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  <created-at type="datetime">2009-06-26T09:10:00+07:00</created-at>
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  <title>Great new deal on Thai tourism</title>
  <updated-at type="datetime">2009-06-25T09:58:33+07:00</updated-at>
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  <author>Andrew</author>
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