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Thailand: Economic ministers meeting issues measures to cope with nCoV

Thailand: Economic ministers meeting issues measures to cope with coronavirus

The latest economic ministers meeting chaired by Prime Minister cum Defense Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has issued two measures to support the tourism industry and cope with the effects of coronavirus infections from the beginning of this month.
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The latest economic ministers meeting chaired by Prime Ministercum Defense Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has issued two measures to supportthe tourism industry and cope with the effects of coronavirus infections fromthe beginning of this month.

TourismAuthority of Thailand Governor Yutthasak Supasorn, said on February 2 theurgent measure which is being implemented from February to April calls for thecreation of understanding with members of the public and tourists that the Thaipeople are a top priority, while alerts and information are being provided totourists, with an upgraded One Stop Service for them as well as assistance fortour business operators, and a search for alternative tourist markets.

Thelong-term measure which will be implemented from May calls for the setting upof an original Ease of Traveling Committee to make preparations for touristsafter the situation has returned to normal.

KobsakPootrakul, a deputy secretary general to the prime minister, said assistancefor tour business operators will initially be provided by the Ministry ofFinance with low-interest loans and extended repayments while localadministrative organizations will organize seminars in the provinces tostimulate domestic tourism and introduce a tax cut for airline fuel./.
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