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Bangkok Post
Bangkok Post
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Calls for vouchers for foreign visitors

TCT has proposed the government consider launching cash coupons for tourists in order to stimulate tourism receipts. Photo by Apichart Jinakul

Tourism operators are urging the new tourism minister to give cash coupons to foreign visitors to spend in Thailand, similar to practices in other countries, and plan ahead for next year's low season immediately.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) also said it will propose extending the domestic tourism co-payment scheme, which subsidises trips, with the remaining funds from the first phase, which will end on Oct 31.

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