Hospitality industry operators have complained that cheap and unregistered hostels have gravely impacted their businesses. Security officers also pointed out that cheap and illegal hostels had lax measures to keep records of their guests, posing security risks. The hostel’s room rates are between Bt350 and Bt1,000 per day. Checks by officials found that the hostel does not have a licence to operate hotel business. The hostel owner, Areerak Luangvicharoen, was charged of operating a hotel business without permission.

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 25, 2018 07:07 UTC