Thailand Determined to Improve its Tourism Market

Now that some order and control has finally found its way back into Bangkok, Thailand is now plotting its big return into the tourism marketplace. Many fear that Thailand?s image as the ?Land of Smiles? has been shattered by the violence that left 88 people dead and more than 1,900 injured. This violence also saw 36 major buildings burned down last week.

The government estimates that the two months of political upheaval have cost the country?s tourism industry about $1.5 billion. This country, like many others, is heavily dependent on travel and tourism. However, ever since the battle between Red Shirt Protesters and the government, many countries have been suggesting to their citizens not to travel to Bangkok.

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has just recently issued a statement on Wednesday declaring that tourists can now visit safely. Political unrest in the capital and in other provinces has returned. The ministry also said that it attaches high importance to the safety and security of international tourists.

The Ministry went on to say that the major tourism destination in provinces across the country are still pristine, peaceful and, of course, safe. Various measures have been implemented to return normalcy to the country and to assure foreign visitors that Thailand remains a quality and value place for their holidays.