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Snub of tourism post ignites rancour

Industry wants new government to pay attention to its concerns

Foreign tourists are seen through a tuk-tuk’s windshield on Khao San Road in Bangkok. Mr Sanga says he hopes the new tourism and sports minister has a background in tourism and a clear vision to develop the sector.

Tourism operators said they would be disappointed if tourism and sports minister is not on the wish lists of the two major political parties as has been speculated by the media, given that the sector is driving the local economy.

As several parties seeking to form a coalition government are scheduled to sign a memorandum of understanding on May 22, there were reports about ministry quotas, with the Move Forward Party (MFP) and…

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