January 28, 20251 yr New Hotel Act to Register 500+ Unlicensed Thai Hotels The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to propose a revised Hotel Act targeting small and medium-sized accommodations, aiming to register over 500 unlicensed properties out of 90,000 that don't qualify under current laws. The act will reduce restrictions but maintain safety as a priority, encouraging operators to upgrade properties to meet standards. Challenges like environmental and city planning laws hinder registration for some guesthouses, with regional differences complicating the process. Stakeholders argue that amending related regulations may offer faster solutions than the lengthy Hotel Act revision process. Additionally, a co-payment tourism stimulus initiative with 1 million privileges is set for June, and the 2025 Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year strategy will be announced on February 3.
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