The Pheu Thai political party’s potential leadership of the Tourism and Sports Ministry has been warmly welcomed by tourism operators. This development arises from growing speculation around the formation of the new cabinet. Numerous news outlets suggest that the ministry might transition from the Bhumjaithai Party to Pheu Thai.

 

Adith Chairattananon, the honorary secretary-general of the Association of Thai Travel Agents, voiced optimism over this potential change. He believes that if the Pheu Thai party assumes control, it would lead to positive outcomes for the industry, particularly in terms of budget allocation and policy integration with other economic ministries. He also expressed hope for innovative ideas to invigorate the industry.

 

Pheu Thai’s commitment to resolving visa application issues for Chinese tour groups and the introduction of visa fee waivers for foreign tourists were highlighted by Adith. He suggested that the implementation of these measures would be more likely if Pheu Thai also headed the Foreign Affairs Ministry, as predicted.

 

by Alex Morgan 

Top Photo courtesy of Apichart Jinakul, Bangkok Post

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/economy/tourism-operators-welcome-potential-pheu-thai-leadership-in-thai-ministry

 

 

-- Thaiger 2023-08-25

 

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Maybe first look around what is happening around the world... Airtickets are very expensive due global warming measures... Flying is discouraged.. There is thread of of economic slowdown or even regression ... and Thailand has lost a lot of its glory by double pricing, bad management in the past decades, more dangerous for tourists, such as fall from balconies and murders and robberies.... and of course the alcohol sales hours the e-cigarettes and more things that you don't need to worry for in "normal" tourist countries