05/09/2011 | C. Martin
Google has joined up with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to introduce its Street View app in the country.
As part of the initiative, TAT has urged Thais to give their suggestions on the spots in the country to be included in Street View.
The most popular and happening places will be made available in Street View - which could help people prepare for Thailand holidays.
Once fully mapped, the app will come in handy for overseas tourists heading off to the country to spend their exotic beach holidays.
"No other country in the world sends as many visitors to (Google Maps) as Thailand does," said Ariya Panomyong, Google's Thailand manager.
TAT chief Suraphon Svetasreni said: "The internet is a powerful platform for raising awareness and increasing travel to and around Thailand and with Google cars ready to start capturing images today, we see the long term output of Street View as a real opportunity for Thailand to showcase its tourist destinations and unique culture to the world while strengthening our economy."
Copyright Press Association 2011