Somkid seeks remedies for ailing sectorDeputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has ordered the Finance Ministry to come up with remedy measures for the virus-ravaged tourism sector. Mr Somkid said the coronavirus outbreak has drastically affected the tourism industry, which employs millions. "The tourism industry engages the service sector, including tour operators, tour guides, souvenir shops, hotels and logistics services," he said. Mr Somkid said the remedy measures should cover workers in the industry, not just owners or operators. He said the government is also considering adding public holidays to boost domestic tourism, with urgent aid measures already green-lighted for tourism operators battered by the coronavirus outbreak.

Source: Bangkok Post February 13, 2020 22:52 UTC