A tourist walks on a beach in Phuket on June 9, 2020 as Phuket attempts to jumpstart its economy after months of lockdown. (Photo by Achadtaya Chuenniran)
The stimulus package for senior tourists must not repeat the same mistakes identified in other government-sponsored schemes as the Tourism and Sports Ministry will assign the Provincial Office of Tourism and Sports to cross-check every tour group upon landing.
Despite being delayed while waiting for cabinet approval, Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the ministry has to prepare the system carefully to ensure that no fraud would be able to occur under the upcoming scheme.
The government expects to roll out a 5,000-baht subsidy for 1 million senior tourists aged 55 and above who purchase a tour package, after the Centre for…
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