Proposed 'Thai Tiew Thai Plus' Scheme Aims to Boost Domestic Tourism

According to a report by Prachachat Business, Surasak Phancharoenworakul is preparing to propose a new domestic tourism stimulus initiative titled 'Thai Tiew Thai Plus.' The primary objective of this program is to provide support to small-scale hotels across Thailand.

As outlined by the Permanent Secretary for Tourism and Sports, the initiative is currently being drafted with a preliminary duration of three months. A key feature of the proposal involves shifting to a fixed-rate subsidy model. This adjustment is intended to address and mitigate issues related to price inflation by hotels participating in the scheme. If approved, the program is expected to launch by October of this year.

For travelers and residents, this development may offer new opportunities for more affordable domestic travel during the final quarter of the year, particularly if the fixed-rate subsidy successfully stabilizes accommodation costs. However, it is important to note that the proposal is still in the planning stages. Details regarding the specific eligibility criteria for hotels, the exact mechanism for the fixed-rate payments, and the official start date remain subject to government approval and final confirmation. Interested parties should monitor official announcements from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports for further updates as the October timeline approaches.