A tourism federation is urging the government to launch a stimulus programme for the next few months, while ensuring sufficient fuel supply to support road trips. Seven tourism associations under the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) have called for stimulus projects worth a combined 15 billion baht, including cash handouts to local tourists, to prevent an industry downturn due to the Gulf war. This project aims to attract at least 1 million travellers, both domestic and international, under a total budget of 10 billion baht. "The tourism sector contributes 13% of GDP with an economic value of 2.7 trillion baht, and involves 4 million employees nationwide. The roadshows to South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and India will also take place earlier than planned to encourage more tour groups to choose Thailand.

Source: Bangkok Post March 20, 2026 22:05 UTC