BANGKOK, 2 July 2010 (NNT) – Over 10% of tourism-related businesses in Thailand have been forced to close down as they suffer from the effect of the recent political mayhem while the rest is urging the government to promptly adopt a relief plan.

Spokesperson of the Federation of Thai Tourism Association (FETTA) Charoen Wangananont said the recent political rally in Bangkok had caused more tourism-related businesses including travel agency, spa, hotel, souvenir shops, car rental agency, and restaurant to go out of business compared to normal years. Many of the operators have started using vigorous marketing strategy in order to keep their business going. Some golf clubs now go as far as offering green fee exemption to customers.

FETTA is calling a meeting with its members to reassess the impact of the problem after members start inquiring about the progress of the government’s relief measures.

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