Government Spokespersons Highlight Songkhla’s Community Tourism Potential

On August 30, 2026, deputy government spokespersons Ms. Ploytalay Laksameesaengchan and Captain Pattarasmi Thongsaluay led a delegation of Government House reporters to Songkhla province. The visit was organized to evaluate the region's tourism potential and the progress of government policies regarding grassroots economic development and the preservation of local identity.

The tour included visits to key landmarks in Koh Yo, such as Wat Laem Pho, home to a prominent reclining Buddha, and the Koh Yo weaving learning center at Wat Khok Priao. These stops were intended to highlight how local cultural assets and traditional craftsmanship, such as Koh Yo weaving, are being integrated into the government’s 'creative economy' framework. This initiative aims to add economic value to local wisdom while ensuring the sustainable preservation of cultural roots.

For residents and travelers, this visit underscores the government's focus on promoting secondary tourism destinations and supporting community-led enterprises. The event served as a precursor to the first official mobile cabinet meeting of 2026. While the tour successfully showcased current community projects, it remains to be confirmed how these specific promotional efforts will translate into long-term infrastructure support or specific policy outcomes for the local tourism sector following the cabinet’s deliberations.