News Forum - Cabinet approves plan to revive tourism in provinces along the Andaman Sea

[Thaiger]

A multibillion baht development plan for the Andaman provinces was approved yesterday by the Thai Cabinet. This plan will apply to the six provinces in Southern Thailand along the Andaman Sea, and will be focused on encouraging economic development and social programmes in the region. 32 different projects will be funded in the Phuket, Phang Nga, Trang, Ranong and Satun provinces, according to the Bangkok Post. A government spokesperson says that this 9 billion baht plan will have a special emphasis on rebooting the region’s tourism industry. Businesses that cater to tourists were hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. One […]

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[Jason]

I think you could just get rid of the PCR test on arrival and replace it with rapid antigen. A lot less cost and a lot more tourists.

[mickkotlarski]

Wanted to comment on the East coast becoming a UNESCO protected area. As it was got directed into this forum on reviving tourism in Southern Thailand.

Initial intended content: This is truly wonderful news. The Andaman / East coast is a gem. More and more land becomes occupied and exploited but some places should be left untouched.

Updated content: Rows of beach chairs and piles of rubbish should not become part of the scenery. Revive the tourist numbers but don't destroy the land.

Sometimes the "projects" entail golf courses and amusement parks but its the natural beauty that made it possible for business men and politicians to line their own pockets. 

I still like the possibility of UNESCO coming in. Hope it happens for real.

[AlexPTY]

Yeah, I just paid 200 baht park fee and my companion 20. Time to get it UN accredited