Political issues in Thailand had a great impact in it’s tourism industry. Last year, visitors to Thailand were down by eight per cent and tourism revenue also drop drastically. With the ongoing ‘red shirts’ vs Government/Army, Thailand decides to extend the tourism stimulus measures. Key details of the stimulus for tourists:
- Visa fee exemption for foreign tourists
- Reduced aircraft landing and parking fees – Will tourist benefit from this? Will depends if airline decided to pass down the savings to consumers.
- Providing free-of-charge riot protection insurance worth US$10,000 for each foreign tourist
The stimulus will start from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. Mr Thailand, to attract more tourist, how about throwing in 1 free hotel room night for every night booked?
Thailand is still a very safe place to visit now. Don’t worry about the political unrest. Just be reminded not to wear red or blue shirts when you visit Thailand.
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