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  • Business NewsThailand urged to prioritise accessible tourism for disabled and elderly

    Thailand urged to prioritise accessible tourism for disabled and elderly

    Tourism operators in Thailand are calling for the development of a long-term action plan to make the country more accessible for elderly and disabled travellers. Jittasak Putjorn, an assistant professor at Silpakorn University researching the development of Thailand as a “Tourism For All” destination, said that the government and private operators should work together to close the gap in development…

  • Business NewsAccessible tourism potential for Thailand’s post-pandemic resilience

    Accessible tourism potential for Thailand’s post-pandemic resilience

    The World Tourism Organization emphasizes the importance of accessible tourism as the industry aims to recover post-pandemic. An estimated 10% of the global population is aged over 65, while approximately 16% have some form of disability. As Thailand’s economy increasingly relies on tourism, developments in accessible infrastructure are being implemented in both public and private sectors. Despite existing accessibility laws…