TAT Mulls Extending Operating Hours of Entertainment Venues

BANGKOK, Aug 21 (TNA) – Governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will discuss with tourism operators to consider extending operating hours of night entertainment venues in tourist zones with an aim to boost tourist spending. Yuthasak Supasorn, the TAT governor said that the idea was initiated to extend the closing hours of night entertainment venues in tourist zones across the country by another 2 hours, from 2am until 4am. It is aimed to stimulate spending of foreign tourists, who like stay longer at night. The governor said he would take field trips to meet business operators and relevant parties to discuss the idea. The main night entertainment venues, packed with foreign tourists are the main target for the new measure, which is expected to increase tourist spending by at least 25 per cent from the current amount of 5,000-6,000 baht per head. (TNA)