Bangkok,A government spokesperson invites you to travel to Thailand to stimulate the country's economy during the high season at the end of 2023, emphasizing the criteria for reimbursing service fees to tourists. In the case of purchasing a tour and canceling the trip
Mr. Chai Watcharong, Spokesman of the Prime Minister's Office Said that it is now entering the end of 2023, which is the end of the rainy and early winter period in Thailand. It is considered to be the high season of tourism, which tourist attractions Tour operator and service sector businesses related to tourism Various activities are being held to stimulate the tourism market at the end of the year. By setting up a booth selling travel packages in the convention center. mall and various locations, including selling through online channels to interested tourists The government would like to thank government agencies. Private sector in tourism and people in every sector who have worked together to drive the country's tourism in accordance with government policy
A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office also said that for tourists who have purchased tours, there are reasons why they are unable to travel. It is necessary to cancel the trip. Department of Tourism Facebook page Department of Tourism Ministry of Tourism and Sports Has reiterated knowledge to tourists in accordance with the announcement of the Tourism Business and Tour Guides Committee regarding criteria for determining the rate of payment for service fees refunded to tourists 2020. In the case of purchasing a tour and canceling the trip, will the money be refunded or not? How to pay back? In the case that there are reasons that prevent tourists from traveling Have tourists notify their wish to receive a refund of service fees from tour operators. The tour business operator must reimburse tourists at the following rates:
Tourists who request to cancel their trip 30 days or more in advance will receive a refund by deducting 100% of the tour cost already paid, deducting the actual expenses paid by the tour company (if any) equal to the money to be refunded.
Tourists who request to cancel their trip 15 - 29 days in advance will receive a refund by deducting 50% of the tour cost already paid by the tour company's actual expenses (if any) equal to the money to be refunded.
Tourists who request to cancel their trip less than 15 days in advance (0 -14 days) will not receive a refund.
In the event of tour cancellation It's not the tour company's fault. Refunds will be made by subtracting 100% of the tour cost paid by the tour company's actual expenses (if any) equal to the money to be refunded.
The actual expenses paid by the tour company include visa application fees. Flight ticket deposit and other necessary expenses, which must show proof of payment to tourists. If the service fee is not refunded according to the above criteria. Complaints can be made at the Department of Tourism Call Center (24 hours) Tel. 0 2401 1111
“The time between the end of the rainy season and the beginning of winter is the time when Thai tourist attractions are the most beautiful of the year, including the sea, mountains, flowers, suitable for traveling. Because in addition to tourists getting travel experiences and new memories while traveling in Thailand It is still considered to be going out to help the nation. Help entrepreneurs and help distribute income to local areas as well The government therefore invites all Thai people to take part in driving the country's economy. By planning a travel trip and will travel within the country at the end of 2023, which will be an important part in helping to build strength and sustainability for Thailand's tourism industry,” said a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office. .-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency