Bangkok--14 Jun--Malaysia Tourism To celebrate Visit Malaysia 2007 and its 50th anniversary as an independent nation, Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board Bangkok Office recently launched value-for-money “Surprise Tour Packages: Buy 1 Get 1 Free” offer for 3 days 2 nights and 4 days 3 nights stay in the vibrant cities of Malaysia from now until August 2007. The diverse destinations offered in these spectacular packages include Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malacca, Putrajaya, and Cameron Highland. These cities are waiting to welcome all Thais to experience the never ending happiness for all family members. Until September 5th, the whole nation is celebrating “Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival” with up to 70% discounts at leading retail stores like IKEA, Mid-Valley Megamall, Suria KLCC, Bukit Bintang area, Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, and more. It is an ideal time for shoppers to indulge themselves with quality products at attractive prices, while enjoying the series of year-long celebrative activities on Malaysia’s auspicious occasion. “Throughout 2007, Malaysia will be celebrating the Visit Malaysia Year by offering over 240 extraordinary events to impress people from all over the world. Especially for travelers from Thailand, we work closely with local travel agents and tour operators throughout the country to bring diverse destinations and interesting activities to please everyone in the family at affordable prices. Anyone can own priceless life-time memory from only THB9000 which includes airfare, land transportation, meals and accommodation.” Ms. Rubiah Zainal, Director of Malaysia Tourism Board Bangkok Office revealed. “I would like to invite you personally to Malaysia and you will find the meaning of never ending happiness in Malaysia. With Mega Sale Carnival and buy 1 get 1 free packages, when would be a better time to go to Malaysia than now? Contact your travel agent today!” For more information about “Surprise Tour Packages: Buy 1 Get 1 Free” please contact Sun Moon Tour & Travel at Tel. 02-254-3320-8 / 02-254-7191-6, your travel agent or Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board at Tel. 02-631-1994-6Background Information: Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board Visit Malaysia Year 2007 is the year that Malaysia celebrates its 50th anniversary as an independent nation. The year will be filled with over 240 exciting events that feature the culture and heritage, festivals, parades, fiestas, sports and more. Malaysia forecasts THB 450 billion (RM44.5 billion) in tourist receipts and arrival of 20.1 million tourists from all over the world. By year 2010, Malaysia expects to welcome 24.6 million tourist arrivals and THB 95 billion (RM 59.4 billion) of tourist receipts. The country’s tourism tagline, “Malaysia Truly Asia” is to present that Malaysia is the country of varied attractions and multi-racial composition. For more information, please contact: Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board Bangkok Office: Tel : 00662 631 1994/1995/1996 Fax: 00662 631 1998 e-mail: [email protected] Phuket Office: Tel: 076 220 192/193 Fax: 076 220 196 e-mail: [email protected] Visit: http://www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my Click for photo release at www.thaipr.net