Tourism in Thailand is not affected by martial law, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) told a recent conference with Japanese reporters.
Japanese reporters raised concern about the imposition of martial law in Thailand , since many Japanese thought it would result in violence. In reply, the TAT Governor explained that even though Thai military authorities had declared the martial law, travelers throughout the country confirmed no mass violence resulted from it.
Meanwhile, the government has given precedence to the tourism sector and tourists’ security, he added.
The TAT Governor also said Thailand will continue ‘Two–way Exchange Tourism’ next year, and expects to increase the number of Japanese tourists to Thailand thanks to the programme.
Meantime, the country predicts there will be more than 20 million Thais travelling to Japan during the Summer Olympic Games 2020.-VNA
Japanese reporters raised concern about the imposition of martial law in Thailand , since many Japanese thought it would result in violence. In reply, the TAT Governor explained that even though Thai military authorities had declared the martial law, travelers throughout the country confirmed no mass violence resulted from it.
Meanwhile, the government has given precedence to the tourism sector and tourists’ security, he added.
The TAT Governor also said Thailand will continue ‘Two–way Exchange Tourism’ next year, and expects to increase the number of Japanese tourists to Thailand thanks to the programme.
Meantime, the country predicts there will be more than 20 million Thais travelling to Japan during the Summer Olympic Games 2020.-VNA
