MOTS gears up tourists confidence reaffirmation

BANGKOK, 26 August 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS) is set to stimulate confidence among international tourists, revealing that subsidies for victims have already reached all casualties, the MOTS Minister says.

The Minister of Tourism and Sports Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul has revealed that the Thai government has been providing help and assistance to the injured tourists and the deceased in the Bangkok bombing incident, and has allocated a total of 3.6 million baht subsidy to the relatives of all 12 casualties.

The subsidy was partly sponsored by the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) at a sum of 4 million baht, and the Sirivadhanabhakdi Foundation provided an assistance of 2 million baht.

The MOTS Minister has said that the incident is expected to cause only short-term effects to the tourism sector, while the nation’s tourism campaigns are expected to be carried out as normal and reach the projected goals.

The MOTS has also planned various tourism stimulation measures, to be implemented from today until year end, to introduce Thai tourism and attractions to new markets, and to regain the confidence of international travelers.

On this matter, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)’s Deputy Secretary-General Carlos Vogevler has said that the international community shares their understanding about the situation in Thailand, and are still confident in Thailand’s tourism sector.

He added that the international community is also impressed by the cooperation and assistance provided from all sectors in Thailand.


-- NNT 2015-08-26

One Word : Disgusting ...

Speaking for other countries again, I see.

What a bunch of clowns these people are. Yes, I think the world is starting to understand Thailand, but not in the way Thailand thinks they are.

Edited August 26, 201510 yr by WhizBang

The brain trust at MOTS believes that publicizing their financial assistance to the families of tourists blown up in Thailand will help restore confidence.

Come to Thailand. Experience the violence. Your family will appreciate the extra cash. Return tickets nonrefundable.

Quote ""Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) at a sum of 4 million baht, and the Sirivadhanabhakdi Foundation provided an assistance of 2 million baht.""

Quote "" allocated a total of 3.6 million baht subsidy""

And the unaccounted 2.4 million Baht went where ?

Quote ""He added that the international community is also impressed by the cooperation and assistance provided from all sectors in Thailand.""

International Community impressed ?? Impressed with what ?? Can this be backed up in any way ?

Quote ""Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) at a sum of 4 million baht, and the Sirivadhanabhakdi Foundation provided an assistance of 2 million baht.""

Quote "" allocated a total of 3.6 million baht subsidy""

And the unaccounted 2.4 million Baht went where ?

Quote ""He added that the international community is also impressed by the cooperation and assistance provided from all sectors in Thailand.""

International Community impressed ?? Impressed with what ?? Can this be backed up in any way ?

There were 20 total deaths. If you divide 3.6 million by 12 and 2.4 million by 8, you get the same number (300,000 baht). Just yesterday the PM said the money should be spent evenly between all victims. Hopefully, that explains where the money went.

Edited August 26, 201510 yr by FloridaExport

Just so I understand this.

Tourist confidence should be reaffirmed because the family of the 12 foreigners that died have been compensated already?

I guess its good to know that if I get blown to bits in Thailand that my family will have enough money to put a deposit on a Honda Jazz within a week...assuming there is money left over after having my body parts sent home via Fedex in multiple packages.

Yeah, that news should bring tourists back...

Up 27% for July now down 2% to 3% for the 2015 year so far. They just keep trying.

Come to Thailand ,get your leg blown off,and get a few quid,

yes that will encourage confidence.

regards worgeordie

Come to Thailand ,get your leg blown off,and get a few quid,

yes that will encourage confidence.

regards worgeordie

What in the hell are you on about mate ! What a stupid remark. I have been here 10 years now and still got both legs.

The MOTS minister said the incident is expected to cause only short-term effects to the tourism sector"

What about "The effect" on the families and loved ones of the people that died you Crass prick. How can he say something so distasteful and still keep his job, he should be thrown from public office. As posted disgusting , ignorant , insensitive, THAI

This is all they Give a FK about Boys, your money

Edited August 26, 201510 yr by Spleen

Remember, whenever the Thai Government is using numbers, they are lying.