The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has joined hands with digital partners to offer spending and travel incentives at the same time as promoting safe and appropriate revelry during the holiday period.
Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said her ministry expects up to 495,000 foreign tourists to enter Thailand during the Songkran festival and up to 8 billion baht in circulation, up 34 percent from last year. Domestic spending is forecast at 7 billion baht.
The ministry has joined with the Thai Bankers Association to waive deposit and withdrawal fees during the period of April 13-17 to promote circulation of money. Its digital partners are also offering promotions and rewards for dining, shopping and engaging in sporting activities from April 11-17. The promotions can be found at www.ais.co.th.
Kobkarn has assured that up to 4,000 police officers have been deployed to ensure safety during the festive period and that travelers will be safe. Nonetheless, she asked that revelers act appropriately and be mindful of their safety.
