2/11/2011 – Thai Travel News advises against non-essential travel to Bangkok for the present moment. The threat of the city became a reality yesterday when a sluice gate was opened at Khlong Sam Wa. Residents in some flood affected areas have begun to protest the government’s flood relief and prevention efforts, which have ended in tense confrontations with authorities. This advisory is applicable for Bangkok (except Suvarnabhumi Airport), with tourist attractions open for businesses throughout the rest of the country.
Officials have been urged to provide live reports on flood situations in order to feed accurate and reliable information to agents around the world.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has urged Thai authorities to begin offering live reports, as this would also help with the nation’s recovery by winning back the confidence of tourists.
PATA chief executive Martin Craigs met with head of the Tourism Authority of Thailand Suraphon Svetasreni, saying that the country’s official tourism authority would ensure accurate information was broadcast throughout the world during the post-crisis recovery phase.
He said that it was vital for the TAT and other industry stakeholders to provide a flow of accurate and up-to-date information from the ground to travel agents worldwide.
“Webcams are a good idea. As are vox-pop, on-the-ground interviews with real tourists on Bangkok streets,” Craigs said.
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| Koh Samui is still open and as beautiful as ever. |
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