Tourism and Sports Min to boost community-based tourism

 

 

BANGKOK, 12th December 2017 (NNT) - The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is set to promote community-based tourism in an effort to boost grassroots economies. 

Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kowsurat has disclosed that his ministry together with the Thai Chamber of Commerce and tourism related agencies will develop a community tourism database in an effort to boost the tourism and hospitality industry. 

Geographical and cultural information of each community will be collated in order to help tourism related agencies make informed decisions when it comes to developing a campaign. 

The minister noted that the identity of each community will not be changed under any circumstances. 

Tourists will have a chance to experience the unique lifestyle and culture of Thai communities.

The minister added that more than 100 communities across the country are now ready to welcome tourists, and around 100 more will be ready soon.

 

-- nnt 2017-12-12

All this sounds like fluff and hot air from the new Minister. At least before from the previous Minister we had something definitive even if some of her ideas were a bit misguided. 

This new promotion should at least be given a name like the Hub of Community Culture just to keep with tradition.

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Tourists will have a chance to experience the unique lifestyle and culture of Thai communities.

I am trying to think what specifically are the unique lifestyles and culture in the small villages in Isaan. Poverty is one and boredom another while going to the temple usually fills a bit of time as does consuming alcohol.

2 hours ago, webfact said:

 

Comedy

Are people really going to pay thousands to sit in an Isan pooh-hole being laughed at, conned, robbed and completely isolated,............. Wait............... That's been happening for decades.... Difference is, now they MIGHT find a farang chick to rinse too

2 hours ago, webfact said:

promote community-based tourism in an effort to boost grassroots economies

This is not news.

Success Factors in Community-Based Tourism in Thailand: The Role of Luck, External Support, and Local Leadership (31 Oct 2013)  http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/21568316.2013.852991?src=recsys&journalCode=rthp21

Policy on Community Tourism Development in Thailand (2012) http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/acd/re/k-rsc/hss/book/pdf/vol04_02.pdf

 

That boat has already sailed

 

Better think of a way to get more $$$ out of Chinese Group Tours

Maybe pass a law on how many people can share 1 coke too

Oh please. Not more of this BS.