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Bangkok Post – Ministry allocates B50m for tourist insurance scheme

Ms Sudawan, centre right, and Mr Mongkon, centre left, at a press conference. Ms Sudawan says the ministry wants to provide a safety assurance for foreign tourists.

The Tourism and Sports Ministry has set aside a budget of 50 million baht to assist foreign tourists in case of death or accidents in fiscal 2024.

The ministry said the amount is sufficient to cover its target of 35 million foreign arrivals this year, as average annual claims during the past five years did not exceed this amount.

Tourism and Sports Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol said the government views the tourism industry as a major revenue driver,…

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