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    Thailand Expat misskit's Avatar
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    PM satisfied with elimination of zero-dollar tours

    BANGKOK, 7 October 2017 (NNT) – The Prime Minister said he was satisfied with operations to eradicate zero-dollar tours in Thailand and urged government officials to adhere to regulations without discrimination and improve tourist services.


    The premier acknowledged a report on the operations against the zero-dollar tours and expressed his satisfaction to government agencies, particularly those responsible for the prosecution of 29 companies allegedly involved in the zero-dollar tours in violation of the Tourism Business and Guide Act B.E. 2551, and the Trade Competition Act B.E. 2542.


    He urged officials to proceed with the cases according to evidence and uphold the country's interests in order to contain any damages to its tourism, restore its economic image and refrain from discriminating any specific group of people.


    The operations will be extended in bid to prosecute all others who may be allegedly involved in such zero-dollar tours.


    The government has taken into account complaints from tourists, including the Chinese, in order to address problems such as false promises for services, the refunding claims, and forced purchases of certain products or services.


    The China National Tourist Office in Thailand (CNTO) has taken Thailand's approach against illegal tour operators as a model for other countries, and given cooperation with Thai authorities in the checking of the qualities of Chinese tour companies.


    According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Thailand has welcomed 2.7 million more tourists during 2016-2017, and gained five million US dollars more in tourism-related revenue, which is the third highest globally and only after the United States and Spain.


    http://nwnt.prd.go.th/CenterWeb/News...L6010070010011

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    Can't he just call them what they are, "No opportunity for Thais to rip off foreigners tours"?

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