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Phiphat eager to address outrage

Tourism minister says reputation of police has been damaged by recent scandals involving provision of special services

Tourists dressed in traditional Thai costumes and locals visit Wat Arun temple in Bangkok.

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn says the controversy involving the Thai police and Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) has damaged the reputation of law enforcement and tourism organisations, with his ministry aiming to clarify the allegations before a cabinet meeting next week.

Jirayu Huangsap, an MP from the Pheu Thai Party, said in parliament that shady Chinese business operators had become members of Thailand Elite Card, the privilege programme under TPC, which is owned by…

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