Thai tourism federation calls for urgent supply development

The Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (FETTA) has revealed its intention to present an urgent demand for supply development to the government. The appeal is due to a rising demand that is overburdening the existing infrastructure. This was disclosed by FETTA Secretary-General Adith Chairattananon.

Adith explained that while the government has been keen on stimulating demand by granting visa exemptions and increasing promotional spending, little attention has been paid to the supply side.

“Tourism operators surely benefit from soaring demand, but if we ignore the development of supply our industry will not be sustainable.”

Key proposals in the white paper include a solid plan to enhance the capacity of each province, especially about infrastructure such as road networks, water supply, and waste management. Adith noted that even before…