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The Ministry of Tourism and Sports intends to seek a 1 billion baht budget from the Central Emergency Reserve Fund. This funding will be used to create new tourist routes linking major cities to 55 major destinations, with the aim of developing a long-term tourism strategy.
The proposed budget aims not only to organize events, but also to develop new tourist routes and enhance infrastructure. Specifically, the improvements will target toilets in 55 major secondary cities.
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports will not request additional funds for international marketing at this time, as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) already has a dedicated budget for this purpose.
Although the government aims to boost revenue and attract more international tourists than TAT's targets, they will make full use of the existing allocated budget before requesting further funds.
The ministry also plans to seek Cabinet approval to expand the compensation program for foreign tourists who suffer injuries or deaths due to accidents, crimes or other incidents in Thailand.
In the first five months, more than 50 foreign tourists applied for compensation, of which seven cases were approved, including four deaths and three injuries, amounting to about 4 million baht. About 45 million baht remains of the initially approved 50 million baht budget.
The ministry urges embassies to inform their tourists about travel safety practices in Thailand, especially road safety, and compensation criteria. For example, in cases of death, compensation can reach 1 million baht, while permanent disability or loss of vision can result in 300,000 baht compensation and medical expenses are covered up to 500,000 baht.
Tourists holding passports can apply for compensation at the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, provincial tourism and sports offices or assistance centers across the country.
Ministry of Tourism and Sports Permanent Secretary Arun Boonchai said the development of tourist routes linking major cities with 55 notable destinations is part of the ministry's short-term plan for this year.
The long-term plan, Ignite Tourism Thailand, includes five major aspects: providing a great experience at every step, highlighting five must-do activities in Thailand, integrating major and notable cities, positioning Thailand as the center of Asia and establishing it as a world-class event hub.
The departments responsible for these initiatives have been tasked with their implementation, and efforts will be coordinated with other ministries, Khaosod said.
The proposed budget aims not only to organize events, but also to develop new tourist routes and enhance infrastructure. Specifically, the improvements will target toilets in 55 major secondary cities.
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports will not request additional funds for international marketing at this time, as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) already has a dedicated budget for this purpose.
Although the government aims to boost revenue and attract more international tourists than TAT's targets, they will make full use of the existing allocated budget before requesting further funds.
The ministry also plans to seek Cabinet approval to expand the compensation program for foreign tourists who suffer injuries or deaths due to accidents, crimes or other incidents in Thailand.
In the first five months, more than 50 foreign tourists applied for compensation, of which seven cases were approved, including four deaths and three injuries, amounting to about 4 million baht. About 45 million baht remains of the initially approved 50 million baht budget.
The ministry urges embassies to inform their tourists about travel safety practices in Thailand, especially road safety, and compensation criteria. For example, in cases of death, compensation can reach 1 million baht, while permanent disability or loss of vision can result in 300,000 baht compensation and medical expenses are covered up to 500,000 baht.
Tourists holding passports can apply for compensation at the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, provincial tourism and sports offices or assistance centers across the country.
Ministry of Tourism and Sports Permanent Secretary Arun Boonchai said the development of tourist routes linking major cities with 55 notable destinations is part of the ministry's short-term plan for this year.
The long-term plan, Ignite Tourism Thailand, includes five major aspects: providing a great experience at every step, highlighting five must-do activities in Thailand, integrating major and notable cities, positioning Thailand as the center of Asia and establishing it as a world-class event hub.
The departments responsible for these initiatives have been tasked with their implementation, and efforts will be coordinated with other ministries, Khaosod said.
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