Thailand boosts tourist safety, cracks down on illegal tours
At airports in Thailand, protocols are in place to assist travellers with lost property, including a dedicated support service operated by the Airports Authority and airlines to handle incidents resulting from official errors. Immigration procedures are also supported by immigration police to facilitate smooth entry into the country.
Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Ministry is coordinating with the military, police and civil agencies to ensure the safety of tourists and crack down on illegal tours and guides.
Natreeya Taweewong, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, has outlined the government’s comprehensive plan to ensure the safety of tourists in Thailand, an issue that remains a top priority.
Her statement comes in response to growing public concern, particularly over safety-related rumours circulated on social media.
Many of these claims are misleading or entirely false, creating unnecessary confusion and potentially affecting tourists’ travel decisions, she noted.
To address these concerns, the ministry has partnered with relevant agencies, including the military, police, and civil authorities, to implement integrated safety protocols to safeguard tourists from the moment they arrive in the country.
At airports, protocols are in place to assist travellers with lost property, including a dedicated support service operated by the Airports Authority and airlines to handle incidents resulting from official errors. Immigration procedures are also supported by immigration police to facilitate smooth entry into the country.
For independent travellers, the ministry provides guidance on using public transport with clearly displayed fares.
In major tourist destinations, safety is reinforced by the presence of police officers, ministry officials, and trained tourism volunteers. Every tourist hotspot is covered by personnel offering assistance and oversight.
