Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn asked the police to investigate reports of members of Thailand Elite Card that have been linked with shady Chinese businesses.
Mr Phiphat said the case badly affected the image of the Tourism Ministry and Thai tourism industry.
He said during the application process, Thailand Privilege Card (TPC), the operator of Thailand Elite Card, will check personal data of applications for criminal records.
“If any of them are reported acting illegally, the minister will urgently withdraw those memberships,” said Mr Phiphat.
