Thailand to tout 'trusted' tourism in coronavirus era | Malay Mail

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BANGKOK, June 5 — Thailand is positioning itself as a trusted destination for international tourists after travel restrictions ease, capitalising on its relative success in containing the coronavirus outbreak, industry officials say. The South-east Asian country, the first to report a virus case...

Tourists are seen at a walking street in Phuket, Southern Thailand, January 31, 2020. — Reuters pic

“After Covid-19 eases, we plan to refresh the country’s image to a trusted destination where tourists will have peace of mind,” Tanes Petsuwan, the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s deputy governor for marketing and communications, told Reuters. “The certificate is a tool to build trust and showcase Thailand as your amazing trusted destination,” Tanes said.

Thailand has banned international flights until at least June 30, and foreign tourists aren’t expected until later in the year. In the meantime, the government is drawing up a stimulus package to promote domestic tourism from July to October.

 

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