Tourism council calls for measures to increase confidence
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The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), in response to a warning on possible IS operatives in Thailand, Friday called for measures to help increase tourist confidence ahead of the high season.
TCT president Ittirit Kinglake urged the authorities to install more security cameras at all major tourist destinations and public areas, as part of security measures for tourists. He also asked tourism operators and public members to help by reporting suspicious objects or persons.
“Although the government said no IS members have been found in the country, this news has already scared tourists planning to visit Thailand,” said Ittirit.
“Thailand is entering a high tourism season, when millions of tourists will come. So we need to give them confidence about safety and security,” he added.
The TCT predicted 30 million tourist arrivals this year despite a huge drop for weeks after the Erawan Shrine bombing in August.
