Group of Thai guides gather power Make an appointment to discuss ways to solve the problem of illegal foreign guides seizing jobs After being ignored by the government In the past, guides were the first profession to be affected. and this is the last profession that has returned to work
A group of professional tour guides in Thailand, more than 50 people, came together to find a solution to the problem of illegal foreign guides taking jobs. On this afternoon (18 March 2023) after the domestic tourism situation has subsided.
Mr Paisan Suethanuwong, Director of the Association of Professional Tour Guides of Thailand, said after the government announced the opening of the country to foreign travel on October 1, 2022, increasing the number of tourists entering Thailand. But the number of jobs Thai guides receive is inconsistent, partly because the operators are foreigners. and used to smuggle in to work as a guide without getting a license There is a group of Chinese Tao capital. Causing tour guides and tour companies of Thai nationality to be greatly affected
And during the recent COVID-19, the tour guide profession was greatly affected. Cause me to find another occupation to make a living which is a difficult time After January 8, 2023, China was opened. Ability to travel abroad what is expected Foreign guides working secretly in Thailand The reason entrepreneurs regularly use is The number of guides is not enough. And most of the entrepreneurs are foreigners. especially China with the largest share Including a tour of the coin center caused Thai entrepreneurs to be affected In the past, there was very little help from the government. Causing some guidelines to be uncertain Part of it comes from negligence. Therefore, I would like the relevant agencies, be it the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Department of Labour, to come in to control and establish strict measures.
However, meeting with Thailand guides today It is a discussion to lay out ways to solve problems. and stop the increase in illegal guiding groups and call on relevant agencies to seriously increase law enforcement measures Afterwards, he will travel to present a letter to the Prime Minister. and related agencies ordered all relevant agencies to integrate together to solve the problem of illegal foreign guides sustainably
