Despite fully reopening in July, the employment rate in the hotel sector stands at just 71% of the pre-pandemic level with 68% of hotels hit by a labour shortage, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Hotel occupancy in the South is expected to surge during the high season this year thanks to the removal of the Thailand Pass and improving Covid-19 situation.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand will seek a budget of 1 million baht to boost foreign arrivals so the country achieves its targeted tourism revenue of 1.5 trillion baht this year.
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