BANGKOK, Oct 12 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha will visit the resort island of Phuket between Nov 2-3 for a Cabinet retreat.
Deputy government spokeswoman Ratchada Dhnadirek said the cabinet meeting will discuss tourism promotion and economic stimulus at major tourism destinations in the South such as Samui Island in Surat Thani and Phuket Island during the Covid-19 situation.
The prime minister’s field visit will inspect the study in preparation for reopening of Phuket for holders of Special Tourist Visa (STV) and long stay tourism.
Deputy prime ministers and ministers will also take field trips to other Andaman coastal provinces including Krabi, Phang-nga, Ranong and Satun to follow up the government’s projects and listen to problems of local people. (TNA)