TAT Trat uses private garden numbers. The trend of Koh Kood attracts tourists

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The director of TAT Trat opposes the move of MOU 44 causing the number of tourists to Koh Kood to drop, showing tourist numbers without any reduction, stressing that the government build confidence through facts while “Anutin” visits the area to investigate government matters

10 November 2024 – Acting Second Lieutenant Korakot Opas, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Trat Office, discussed the overall tourism situation at Koh Kood, Trat Province, after announcing the news of maritime benefit sharing, Thailand – Cambodia, MOU 44, until the news that 30% of hotel reservations at Koh Kood were cancelled, from a study using database of 20 hotels, divided into 5 hotels 6 stars / 4 stars 3 places / 3 stars 9 places / 2 stars 2 places / In the tourism forecast for the months of November, December and in January, it was found that the growth rate of tourists increased by 1% as usual.

Second Lieutenant July said that from statistics on the occupancy rate on Koh Kood in November Occupancy rate 72.40%, number of tourists 35,570, divided into 14,228 Thai people, 21,342 foreigners, generating income of 205.34 million baht, and in December Occupancy rate 74.51%, number of tourists 37,420 people, divided into 14,968 Thai people, 22,452 foreigners, income 216.98 million baht and January Occupancy rate 77.52%, number of tourists 39,810 people, divided into 15,924 Thai people, 23,886 foreigners, income in 235.90 million baht.

Regarding whether you have spoken to the president of the Hotel Operators Association or not, TAT Director Trat said that from what he heard, he understands that he is talking more about the overall picture of travel to Koh Chang. And it only provides information from predictions. And I talked to some entrepreneurs. which is mainly considered from a tourist situation It is possible that there will be an opportunity to cancel or cancel, which is normal

At the same time, the Director of TAT Trat also said that the government led by Ms. Paethongtan Shinawatra, Prime Minister is trying to build confidence among tourists through the clarification of information from various departments with important people in the government visiting the area The two Mr. Anutin Deputy Prime Minister Chanvirakul and the Minister of the Interior who will be visiting the area on Monday, November 11, and TAT is trying to raise confidence for tourists. Emphasis on creating an understanding of the facts. and try not to talk about such news Along with launching a campaign to promote tourism in the area.