Fireworks explode over Wat Arun of the Temple of the Dawn during the New Year celebrations, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan. 1, 2023. Photo by Reuters
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday that his government plans to roll out more measures to boost tourism, including incentives to lure global artistes to stimulate Southeast Asia’s second-biggest economy.
Speaking at a government forum, he said the tourism industry was expected to grow enormously over the next four years, as it recovers from record lows caused by the pandemic.
Srettha also mentioned musician Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated, sold-out concerts in Singapore in March, saying Thailand should aim for similar events.
“We can bring A-listers and world-class acts to Thailand. This must be done,” he said.
He added the government will offer visa-free travel, change the rules on drinking alcohol at concerts, and adjust operating hours of…
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