Tourism Minister “Surawong” revealed that he is ready to issue measures to stimulate tourism at the end of this year. As for sports, he asked to focus on preparing Thailand to host the 2025 SEA Games.
Mr. Surawong Thienthong, Minister of Tourism and Sports, said after taking the oath of office before taking office that on September 9, 2024, he will travel to the Ministry of Tourism and is likely to discuss with the ministry’s executives, after which an official policy will be given.
In this regard, it is considered that the most important thing is to issue measures to stimulate tourism in late 2024. We will discuss with relevant agencies to reconsider the details again to see what else needs to be pushed forward. We ask for time to consider old data first to see what measures can stimulate tourism more.
‘Foreign tourists coming in at this time are approaching the high season or the tourist season. We must hurry to accommodate this period as best as possible, as well as stimulate Thais to travel within Tha
iland,’ said Mr. Surawong.
Mr. Sorawong continued that, however, the urgent work of the Ministry of Tourism must focus on opening new tourism markets to attract income to the country, especially continuing the policies of the previous government that had already opened markets in many countries. At the same time, it must increase the potential of domestic tourism or stimulate Thais to travel more than before because if it can be done, it will help distribute income to communities and people in many areas.
Mr. Surawong added that in the short term, the government will prioritize the 2025 SEA Games, which Thailand will host in 2025. The government will prioritize preparations for Thailand’s hosting of the SEA Games.
Source: Thai News Agency