Three projects worth 2.45 billion baht
Tourists visit the Temple of Dawn in Bangkok in April. Varuth Hirunyatheb
The Tourism and Sports Ministry is planning to propose three tourism stimulus projects worth 2.45 billion baht, aiming to generate 56 billion baht in economic value through a domestic travel co-payment scheme, domestic flight discounts and international flight subsidies.At the ministry's first dedicated public-private committee meeting held on Wednesday, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said stimulus measures were crucial to drive the industry amid global competition and the economic crisis.
He said the three schemes comprise: the "Thai Teaw Thai Plus" domestic co-payment scheme worth 1.75 billion baht; the "Fly Thai All the Feelings" domestic flight discount scheme valued at 200 million baht; and the "Thailand Air Connect" international flight subsidy scheme at a cost of 500 million baht.
The new phase of the domestic co-payment scheme subsidises 50% of accommodation costs.
