The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) is concerned about how effectively the acting government can address the Thai-Cambodian border conflict. It revealed that British tourists are worried whether Pattaya is close to the conflict zone. Furthermore, travel industry proposals for government support are likely to be shelved as usual.
Mr. Adis Chaiyatananont, Secretary-General of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), said that the dissolution of parliament follows democratic norms, similar to Italy or Japan. However, he worries that the preparation of the 2027 annual budget will be delayed because the election and government formation will take time, causing budget disbursement disruptions at the start of the fiscal year.
More concerning is the Thai-Cambodian conflict and how much the acting government can resolve it. The fighting affects international tourists' perceptions, especially independent travelers uncertain whether the conflict zone will affect their destinations. For example, British tourists have asked if the fighting will reach Pattaya, which is only about 400 kilometers away on the map. Recently, charter flights from China began landing in Udon Thani for the first time, raising concerns among Chinese travelers about proximity to the conflict. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) needs to strongly publicize which tourist areas remain safe and accessible as usual.
Additionally, the parliamentary dissolution impacts travel industry proposals previously presented to the Prime Minister, which likely cannot proceed. Some measures require funding from the central budget's emergency or contingency reserves to promote and stimulate the market.
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