Abhisit addresses tourism players

The Thai premier, speaking at the ninth anniversary of the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), assured the industry that TCT's proposals on upgrading tourism attractions, improving the domestic transportation network, allocating a fund for development and training tourism manpower were being tackled at the government level.

Tourists and locals would be able to reach more Thai attractions within the next five years, he said. This follows the completion of high-speed train systems, including a link between the Thai-Laos and Thai-Malaysian borders, and links between Bangkok and four Thai cities.

He said the Thai economy was built on the strengths of various industries, thus all sectors must grow in parallel.

TCT president Kongkrit Hiranyakit said Thailand expected to welcome 15.3 million arrivals this year, up 1.2 million visitors, thanks to an improving world economy and stimulus marketing and pricing offered by Thai tourism operators.

assured the industry that TCT's proposals on upgrading tourism attractions, improving the domestic transportation network, allocating a fund for development and training tourism manpower were being tackled at the government level.

Tourists and locals would be able to reach more Thai attractions within the next five years, he said. This follows the completion of high-speed train systems, including a link between the Thai-Laos and Thai-Malaysian borders, and links between Bangkok and four Thai cities.

He said the Thai economy was built on the strengths of various industries, thus all sectors must grow in parallel.

TCT president Kongkrit Hiranyakit said Thailand expected to welcome 15.3 million arrivals this year, up 1.2 million visitors, thanks to an improving world economy and stimulus marketing and pricing offered by Thai tourism operators.

(Sources: Sirima Eamtako, Bangkok, TTGAsia)