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Tourism ministry seeks B240m Songkran budget
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/02/2025
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is proposing a 240-million-baht budget to the cabinet for holding Songkran celebrations in April, aiming to generate 40-50 billion baht in revenue based on a 10-20% uptick from 1.5 million visitors last year.
Operators warm to idea of merging ministries
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/12/2024
» Tourism operators have responded positively to a proposal to merge the Tourism Ministry with the Culture Ministry, citing the ability to better synchronise policies, while urging the government to also actively collaborate with other ministries.
Ministry sets B40bn sports tourism target
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/11/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has set a target of 40 billion baht in revenue from sports tourism next year, promoting Muay Thai as part of the country's soft power.