Prime Minister holds meeting to promote tourism in the northern region

Chiang Mai 8 June - The Prime Minister holds a joint meeting with the governors and MPs in the northern region. Listen to guidelines for promoting tourism. Accelerate the promotion of Nan as a world heritage site, ordering it to be submitted to the next Cabinet, emphasizing the charm of its uniqueness. Northern travel group Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, chaired a meeting to discuss ways to promote tourism in the northern region (Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae and Nan) at the Jai Jai Market meeting room. With Mr. Sermsak Phongphanich, Minister of Tourism and Sports, Ms. Jiraporn Sinthuprai, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, Mr. Chulphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance. and the provincial governors of the Northern Provinces, namely Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae and Nan, also attended. There was also Pheu Thai MP Mr. Rangsan Maneerat, Lamphun MP Mr. Thanathorn Lohsunthon, Lampang MP Mr. Songyot. Ramasutra, Nan MP, Mr. Natthaphong Supariyasin, Nan MP, Ms. Srisopa Kotkham lue, Chiang Mai MP, Dr. Thotsaporn Serirak and Mr. Niyom Wiwattanaditkul, Phrae MP and Representatives of the Central Region Tourism Department from the Provincial Department also attended the meeting. by the Prime Minister Listened to a summary report on tourism from the governors of Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae and Nan. Then the Prime Minister said that in fact the governor of Chiang Mai reported a large number of tourists coming in. than before Covid The length of stay is slightly longer. But I'd like to stay longer. Chiang Mai province is outstanding in terms of culture, traditions, silverware, etc. I believe it's already outstanding, but in the 7-8 months a lot has changed. The golf course is a golfer's paradise. We have many fields Deposit to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports Let's go look here as well. Including going to see each other is important. I would like there to be close coordination between various AOT Airlines if there are good arrivals from tourists from those countries. There may be even more slots for flying into the country. Above all else, when he comes in he must receive comfort and safety as well. Therefore, I would like to leave that there is a security department coming to this meeting. Let me emphasize this point. The Prime Minister said that while the sport of climbing that was proposed Because it has very high popularity. Here, I agree and understand that the time tourists come once is very long. There is also another place in Ratchaburi Province where he travels to a Cabinet meeting. Khao Ngu can also be made into a climbing area. The team is working on how they can proceed. But in Chiang Mai The governor said that it is under his supervision and responsibility to be able to reopen. Please proceed here as well. As for Lamphun Province, the Prime Minister believes that it has high potential, has many unseen tourist attractions, and has a distinctive identity and culture. The matter of coming to see us is clear. There is an airport in Chiang Mai. Above all, we must accept a nd look at the big picture of the economy. Then the province's gross national product (GDP) is very low. and keep agreeing A lot of people moved out. It has become a city with only old people who seem to have no life. It must be emphasized that this is a big problem in Lamphun Province. But the good thing is that we have high potential. There may need to be structural changes. I believe that today after going to see the area and meeting with the provincial governor and his team, they have done their homework. What will be proposed? Many things can transform Lamphun Province into a city worth visiting. This may require more proactive work. Many structural changes may need to be made. By visiting the area this time, it is believed that there will be a solution to be proposed. while Lampang Province Has high potential but is a road issue. The request has already been discussed in the budget for 2025 and 2026, which is definitely completed. And would like to support the revival of horse-drawn carriage activities , while Phrae Province is a supplementary city, not competing with it. But saying that the second city is a gain. Make it a better city to visit. Look and have a good identity and culture. We are here to fully support you. As for Nan Province, he has supported becoming a world heritage city since he was a prime minister candidate. It is trying to push together to upgrade the airport to be able to fly at night. It is the twin city of Luang Prabang. Tourists will also come from Luang Prabang and Nan. This is an important matter. The government's main policy is to have people come to visit from Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia as well. If Nan Province can become a world heritage site, Everything else will follow. Especially the airport that we want it to be. International At the next Cabinet (Cabinet) meeting, the team may be asked to order at the Cabinet meeting to have the Ministry of Culture push for Nan Province to be a world heritage city. It is believed that Mr. Sermsak has already moved on with the matter. 'I want the provincial governor to be a driving mechanism and a mediator in coordinating all departments to work and drive government officials and various parts. Ready to leave the local administrative organization, of which the Provincial Administrative Organization is an important part, wanting good coordination," the Prime Minister stated Source: Thai News Agency