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Statement from the Ministry
of Tourism and Sports
Following the peaceful
transition of political power in Thailand implemented by the Council for
Democratic Reform under Constitutional Monarchy on September 19,
2006, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports wishes to advise that this
transition has been totally peaceful in nature, with no incidents of
violence in any form.
The Ministry also wishes to reaffirm that the Thai tourism industry
remains an important part of the national economy and no action will be
taken by the Council to undermine its growth and well-being. The
Ministry is committed to supporting the operations of the Thai tourism
industry whenever possible through continuous communication and
cooperation in all areas of tourism development and promotion.
Furthermore, the Ministry will work with offices concerned to ensure the
safety and convenience of all visitors traveling in Thailand.
All tourist destinations, facilities and services in the country remain
in operation without disruption, and all tourism-related events
organized under the authority of the Ministry will be held as scheduled.
These include the Thailand Travel Mart 2006 Plus Amazing Gateway to the
Mekong Region, the Thailand Tourism Awards 2006 and the Thailand Open
tennis tournament, among others. In addition, airlines have confirmed
that domestic and international flights will continue as normal.
The Ministry will continue to closely monitor the tourism situation
domestically and overseas, and will take appropriate and immediate
actions to restore and maintain travelers’ confidence when necessary.
21 September 2006
Ministry of Tourism and Sports
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