"Department of Tourism"

Taweesak Vanichareon (5th from left), director-general of the Department of Tourism (DOT), Ministry of Tourism and Sports, together with DOT’s executives recently organized a press conference to announce the new direction of DOT’s operation.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has organised a publicity programme to showcase the cultural identity and beauty of Buri Ram and Surin provinces as part of its mission to promote tourism and the economy in "secondary provinces".

Tourism companies have been told to apply for an extension of their licences a minimum of 30 days before expiration dates.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is collaborating with leading education institutions to adjust the tourism human resources curriculum to answer the industry’s needs and the Thailand 4.0 policy.

Surangkana Wayuparb, the executive director of Electronic Transactions Development Agency (Public Organization), or ETDA, from the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, has signed a memorandum of understanding MOU for promoting and supporting Digital Tourism with Anan Wongbenjara, Director General of Department of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

AMID THE growing number of tourists, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is launching a nationwide scheme to restore tourist attractions that are starting to deteriorate and to improve tourist safety and convenience in line with the tourism policy.

In an effort to further boost the already growing tourist industry, two government offices are joining forces. The Department of Tourism (within the Ministry of Tourism and Sports) will work with the Provincial Office of Tourism and Sports to integrate tourism management and strengthen tourism expertise.