Tourism Minister Orders Tightened Tourist Safety Measures, Urges Action Against Ride-Hailing Driver Who Assaulted Japanese Tourist

The Tourism Minister ordered strict controls on tourist safety and expedited coordination to prosecute a ride-hailing driver who assaulted a Japanese tourist in the Asoke area, emphasizing the urgent upgrade of public transport standards to restore the Trusted Thailand image.

The Tourism Minister has ordered an investigation into the assault of a Japanese tourist.

Mr. Surasak Pancharoenworakul, Minister of Tourism and Sports, revealed regarding the case of a ride-hailing driver assaulting a Japanese tourist in the Asoke area of Bangkok that the Ministry of Tourism and Sports is not indifferent to the incident. They have coordinated with relevant agencies to closely follow up on the facts and legal proceedings to ensure justice for the victim. He reaffirmed that Thailand places utmost importance on the safety and confidence of tourists from around the world.

Personal behavior does not reflect the overall image of Thai tourism.

The Minister of Tourism and Sports stated that such incidents are isolated personal behaviors that do not align with the government's quality tourism policy and do not reflect the overall image of Thailand's tourism service providers. To date, both government and private sectors have continuously collaborated to raise service standards and implement safety measures for tourists.

Furthermore, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports has emphasized integrated collaboration with the Tourist Police, Department of Land Transport, ride-hailing platform operators, and related agencies to enhance screening, inspection, and supervision of public transport service providers. This aims to ensure standards and appropriate service awareness, especially in key tourist areas.

Promoting the "Trusted Thailand" policy to build confidence.

Mr. Surasak said the government and Ministry of Tourism and Sports continue to advance Thailand as "Trusted Thailand," a quality, safe, and tourist-friendly destination. They aim to build confidence among travelers worldwide through proactive tourist care, facilitation, and raising service standards in all dimensions.

"The Ministry of Tourism and Sports calls on tourism service providers and the public to cooperate in being good hosts and creating a positive image for the country, so tourists will feel impressed and confident when traveling to Thailand," said the Minister of Tourism and Sports.

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