Hua Hin gets 10th tourist court
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Thailand’s 10th tourist court is opening yesterday in the resort town of Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan province as part of the government’s move to reassure travellers of safety while visiting the country.
The specialised court will focus on negotiations between parties, as most of the cases are expected to be about consumer protection. If the issue is serious, then the case will be transferred to the regular court, where there will be capable translators to help. Tourism operators in Hua Hin welcomed the move, saying this would help all tourists and boost the destination’s image. The first tourist court was opened in Pattaya in Chon Buri province in September 2013.
