Thailand’s tourism sector remains stable despite court ruling, says TCT president

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The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) president, Chamnan Srisawat, has reassured that the Constitutional Court ruling will not destabilise the government or the country’s tourism sector. He confidently stated that international tourism demand would remain unaffected unless there was severe violence.

 

Chamnan credited Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s government with beneficial tourism-driving initiatives, such as visa-free travel for high-potential markets. Despite governmental stability, Chamnan acknowledged the challenges of attracting 35 million foreign tourists and achieving a revenue of 1.9 trillion baht (US$ 53,467,710,000) this year.

 

Chookiat Ophaswongse, the honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, suggested it was premature to determine the court ruling’s repercussions.

 

He warned that legal action against the Move Forward Party (MFP) could lead to political unrest and demonstrations, affecting tourism, exports, credibility, and markets. The extent of these potential consequences, he noted, would rest on the government’s ability to manage the situation effectively, reported Bangkok Post.

 

by Mitch Connor 

Picture courtesy of MGR Online

 

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[Dcheech]

'The Spice must flow'

[fondue zoo]

How could they know already , wasn't this only just announced.

They're concerned, in their own way, how this looks.

[Wrwest]

Too early to tell but my guess is it will have no effect on tourism unless, as stated, there is societal unrest. No, the most serious effect will be on the Kingdom of Thailand losing face among other nations who recognize the current law has been misused.

[bokningar]

It was easier before. It was red and yellow. How many colors is it now?

But I guess it is the same as with number of sexes now. To may to even care about

[ikke1959]

On short term yes, but the new petitions filed to the EC it could turn otherwise... and with a possibility with tanks in the streets again, I think the best way to do now is leave MFP untouched and everything would be fine

[hotchilli]

21 hours ago, webfact said:

The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) president, Chamnan Srisawat, has reassured that the Constitutional Court ruling will not destabilise the government or the country’s tourism sector. He confidently stated that international tourism demand would remain unaffected unless there was severe violence.

A rather non-nonsensical and needless statement.

[hotchilli]

21 hours ago, webfact said:

He warned that legal action against the Move Forward Party (MFP) could lead to political unrest and demonstrations, affecting tourism, exports, credibility, and markets. The extent of these potential consequences, he noted, would rest on the government’s ability to manage the situation effectively,

Well they managed to effectively keep him and MFP out of the government.

[khunpeer]

On 2/1/2024 at 8:50 AM, webfact said:

 

The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) president, Chamnan Srisawat, has reassured that the Constitutional Court ruling will not destabilise the government or the country’s tourism sector. He confidently stated that international tourism demand would remain unaffected unless there was severe violence.

 

Chamnan credited Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s government with beneficial tourism-driving initiatives, such as visa-free travel for high-potential markets. Despite governmental stability, Chamnan acknowledged the challenges of attracting 35 million foreign tourists and achieving a revenue of 1.9 trillion baht (US$ 53,467,710,000) this year.

 

Chookiat Ophaswongse, the honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, suggested it was premature to determine the court ruling’s repercussions.

 

He warned that legal action against the Move Forward Party (MFP) could lead to political unrest and demonstrations, affecting tourism, exports, credibility, and markets. The extent of these potential consequences, he noted, would rest on the government’s ability to manage the situation effectively, reported Bangkok Post.

 

by Mitch Connor 

Picture courtesy of MGR Online

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-01

 

- Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

 

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rest assured, tourists will keep coming, since their trip won't depend on thai politricks ! it's not thát important...

but we get confirmed it is all about money!