Surawong: The Cabinet has approved “Half-Half Thailand Travel” and is preparing to open for people to register tonight before the actual trip on July 1, 68. Mr. Surawong Thienthong, Minister of Tourism and Sports, revealed that the Cabinet meeting resolved to approve economic stimulus projects and programs totaling 110 billion baht out of the 157 billion baht budget framework proposed by the Ministry of Finance. The ‘Half-Half Thailand’ project is included in the budget, with a budget of 1.75 billion baht set aside. Last week, we opened for business operators to register to join the project in advance. At the same time, we talked with the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand that they will open for public registration tonight and will start using the right to travel for real on July 1.
According to Thai News Agency, the initiative is part of a broader strategy to stimulate the economy through tourism. The project aims to encourage domestic travel by subsidizing half of the travel costs for residents, up to a certain limit. This funding is intended to boost the tourism sector, which has been significantly affected in recent years.
The ‘Half-Half Thailand Travel’ scheme aims to provide incentives for both travelers and business operators. Business operators have already been given the opportunity to register, and public registration is set to begin tonight. The project is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Tourism Authority of Thailand, designed to reinvigorate the local tourism industry by making travel more accessible and affordable for Thai citizens.