Test & Go freeze could cost B7bn
Council weighs long-term tourism impact
The prolonged suspension of the Test & Go scheme could cost the tourism sector at least 7 billion baht in January and shatter tourism confidence in the long run, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Chamnan Srisawat, TCT president, said the unclear future of the Test & Go scheme not only caused a short-term impact on tourist numbers, but will also take a toll on travel confidence in Thailand, from which it will take a long time to recover.
The council estimated the number of tourists in January…
