Offences discovered among tour companies included operating without the necessary permits, failing to display licences, and neglecting to provide tourist insurance.
Unlicensed guides were found to be operating without authorisation and not displaying work orders. Unlicensed tour operators face fines of up to 500,000 baht, a maximum of two years in prison, or both.
Individuals acting as tour guides without the required licence could face fines of up to 100,000 baht, a jail term of up to one year, or both.
Furthermore, all tour advertisements, regardless of how they are presented, must clearly show the operator’s licence number, name, and address for the benefit of tourists, and only properly licensed guides are…




























