Hotel body demands Thai gov’t to reopen country to foreigners

Beach Thailand tourism

BANGKOK — The Thai Hotel Association (THA) has demanded that the government reopen the country to foreigners, especially since occupancy in hotels is almost zero, with some small operators being forced to close up.

Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, THA chairman, said the government should consider specific countries or cities and come up with promotions to bring back tourists.

She added that operators in the tourism sector were also finding it difficult to take loans, and called on the government to set up a fund to help them out.

Separately, Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the prime minister has spoken to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration about allowing foreign tourists to visit specific areas in Phuket.

He said if this scheme proves to be effective, it will be applied to other provinces such as Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani or Chonburi.

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