UN tourism body condemns bomb attacks

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016
UN tourism body condemns bomb attacks

The United Nations tourism body condemned deadly bomb attacks, which killed four people and injured more than 30 others in southern tourism spots including Phuket and Hua Hin.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) send its condolences and sympathy to families of the victims.
"Thailand is one of the most consolidated tourism destination in the world. A destination where people of all cultures unite and enjoy tourism and its strong potential to foster development. We are fully confident that this will continue to be the case and we look forward to meet in Bangkok next 27 September for the official World Tourism Day celebrations,” it said in a statement.
“More than ever we need to work together to make a great success out of the celebrations of World Tourism Day, this will be the best expression of support and union against these hideous acts." said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai.