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“Old age” awaits you! Thai old-age travel project, the state helps pay 5 thousand, does not reach the cabinet side, pulling TAT to check again Insider Chi cancels the minimum price of the tour package of 1.25 thousand baht. 40% subsidy measures suggested to distribute income to all companies, TAT governor ready to prepare again Confirm audit system, expect 1 million rights to be exhausted in 3 months based on target
From the case where the Domestic Travel Association (STOR.) Presented a project to promote tourism among the elderly in the “Old Thai Travel” by allowing the government to support travel through a travel agency among those over 55 years, in the amount of 5,000 baht per person, for 1 million people in the amount of 5 billion baht under the original budget framework of the project. “We travel together”
The framework for the implementation of this project was approved by the Center for the Management of the Economic Situation (SABC) in early December. And wait for the Cabinet (Cabinet) meeting to approve before taking it to proceed
The “old age” expected an uncomfortable – The cabinet replied
A news source in the tourism industry said “Prachachat Business” that the last cabinet meeting on December 8 last I still do not agree with the project framework. “Old Thai Travel” has been assigned to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. Accelerate again the clarity of the implementation of said project.
This is so that the implementation of the project can promote and stimulate consumption in households and the private sector. Including various private investments to quickly return to normal consumption and investment conditions in accordance with specified objectives. And bring it back to the present according to procedure.
Dreaded tours take advantage of price updates
Corresponded with another source who spoke to “Prachachat Business” that in the past, several related agencies pointed out that The stimulus to travel for the elderly in the “Old Thai Travel” project has several conditions that do not meet the objective. In particular, the minimum starting price of the tour package is 12,500 baht for travel during the week. (Sunday to Thursday) and the conditions established so that the right holder can only use 1 right It cannot be shared for the followers
With the minimum price of the initial package tour Many sectors think that the state should not set a minimum price for a package tour at 12,500 baht because it is too high. In the past, the standard price for domestic travel in most normal conditions, the average price for a 3-day, 2-night package tour was about 6,000-8,000 baht only, or a maximum of 10,000 baht. Seniors who travel Monday through Friday This causes the cost of airfare and hotel accommodation to be reduced by more than 50%.
“The minimum sale price set by the state at 12,500 baht is a much higher price than the reality of the current market situation. What many parties are concerned about is opening the way for entrepreneurs to corruption AND raising the selling price that is too high to be true At the same time, it is also a counterpoint to the purchasing power of Thais at the moment. “
Recommend to the state that it subsidize 40%
The source also added that To implement projects as goals Thailand Tourism Authority (TAT) and Ministry of Tourism should try to review the conditions and framework again. That you should not set a minimum sale price For tourism companies to develop a variety of tourism programs There are several price levels to choose from depending on purchasing power. The government provided support at a rate of 40% in accordance with the program measures.
“We travel together” and set a maximum of 5,000 baht. “Setting a high floor price may satisfy the need to encourage the elderly with wealth to travel. But on the other hand, the purchases they make will be distributed through the operators of the supply chain at the luxury level. Or in a big tourist town like Samui OR just Phuket Not diffuse into business at any level In the past, small OR medium-sized entrepreneurs don’t benefit from the project we travel together So how can the tourism sector sustain the supply chain to survive? “
TAT rejoins the cabinet
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), told “Prachachart Business” that the TAT is preparing to meet with the National Council for Economic and Social Development (NESDB) Office next week. Because the NESDB yields TAT checks the availability of the system. And forecast the results of the project implementation again. Then it will be presented again to the Cabinet (Cabinet) meeting.
“This project has not yet been considered at the Cabinet meeting of December 8 last. Due to problems with the availability of the system Because the system has to be done through KTB, however, for the framework for the implementation of the project, it remains in line with the same guidelines that have been approved by the SSC ”, Yuthasak said.
Confirm verification – close the corruption channel
In the event that someone observes that setting a high minimum price for tour packages can open channels to operators for corruption. And take the opportunity to raise the price of the tour package so that it is too high Mr. Yuthasak said The objectives of the program are To promote the purchasing power of groups 55 years and older who have purchasing power and can travel during the week. Therefore, the framework for action focused on purchasing power. Therefore, set a relatively high price
“Doing everything through the system Joining tourism companies must pass a qualification exam. And all tours must be uploaded to the website. All parts of the information are publicly available. Please confirm that everything is traceable and, Most importantly, many interested operators are expected to participate. Therefore, it is believed that it is subject to competition. There is absolutely no hug, “said Mr. Yuthasak, and that furthermore, by giving a company only 3,000 rights of sale, should help to distribute to entrepreneurs thoroughly.
The TAT governor also added that Currently, the number of people aged 55 and over represents about 20% of the total population, or about 14-15 million people, so the project is confident that the project will encourage 1 million seniors complete their vacations in 3 months. Finish the goals
New year gifts “Tourist”
Thanaphon Chivaratanaporn, president of the National Tourism Association (STU.), Told “Prachachat Business” that after the project was not approved by the cabinet, the TAT governor invited the TAT. Acknowledging the details of the operational process on December 9 and reported that the government is still awaiting the preparation of the Krungthai Bank system and that TAT will present said project to the Cabinet will consider it again next week.
“The framework is expected to agree with all BEC decisions. Make sure this project passes the review and starts the project soon. TAT has given this project as a New Year’s gift for seniors to travel. And allow tour operators to resume work, ”Thanapol said.
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