Tourism operators in Pattaya are urging the government to address persistent problems related to illegal businesses. (Photo: Amporn Sangkaew)
Chon Buri tourism operators are urging the Tourism and Sports Ministry to address persistent issues affecting the low season and safety, including unlicensed hotels, illegal tour operators and unregulated entertainment venues.Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul visited Chon Buri and Pattaya last Friday to discuss tourism measures with operators, including the Association of the Chonburi Tourism Federation (ACTF).
Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, president of ACTF, said tourism this year faces external challenges such as geopolitical conflicts, but also internal issues that require attention.
More than 70% of accommodation providers in Chon Buri and other major destinations such as Phuket and Chiang Mai are unlicensed, he said.
While the authorities have issued more licences to operators each year, this has still not fully covered the supply, said Mr Thanet.
