Govt Urged to Further Relax Rules to Aid Tourism Firms

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Tourism businesses have urged the government to further relax restrictions to stimulate the economy.

 

Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, president of the Thai Hotels Association, said at the recent "Thailand Moving Together" seminar that the greatest concern following the reopening of the country is a lack of workers, as many former employees are hesitant to return due to the instability of tourism demand.

 

Marisa observed that many nations have already eliminated mask requirements, and Thailand should adopt the same policy, allowing businesses and individuals to decide for themselves whether to don a mask.

 

Phuket Tourist Association’s vice president of international marketing, Nantida Atiset, stated that Thailand’s air connectivity must also be improved to increase capacity and provide support for chartered flights, particularly from India and major international destinations.

 

Echoing Nantida’s sentiments, Somsong Sachaphimukh, vice-president of the Tourism Council of Thailand, noted that as many as 300-400 Indian couples are currently planning wedding ceremonies in Thailand for 2022. He added that the Diwali festival in October, as well as the 75th anniversary of India-Thailand diplomatic relations, will also drive this market.

 

Meanwhile, Sanga Ruangwattanakul, president of the Khao San Business Association, proposed extending the closing time for nightlife businesses in Bangkok and major tourist destinations like Phuket and Pattaya beyond closing time before the Covid-19 pandemic to help operators increase their revenue.

 

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