Stimulus project hoped to generate B15.5bn

The government has expressed confidence the Tour Tiew Thai stimulus project will spur growth in tourism and help salvage the sector from the Covid 19-induced slump with about 15.5 billion baht expected to be generated.

Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri on Saturday said the government will subsidise 40% of package tour payments or up to 5,000 baht per person under the project. People must purchase a package tour from a registered domestic tour agency.

The package must be booked for at least three days and two nights and be worth a minimum price of 12,500 baht. The programme is for tours booked from Sunday to Thursday. Tour agencies eligible for the programme must be registered in Thailand, he said.

The project is expected to boost substantial revenue for businesses in the supply chain such as tour guides, hotels, transport companies, restaurants and…