Bangkok, 13 June 2014 – The nationwide
nighttime curfew in place since 22 May 2014 is to be lifted as of tonight
(13 June 2014)!
The announcement from the National Council for Peace and
Order (NCPO), currently overseeing Thailand’s administration, has been
welcomed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), as it marks a return
to normality for the country’s tourism industry.
The nighttime curfew had already gradually been
revoked in provinces and destinations popular with tourists, such as
Pattaya, Phuket, Ko Samui, Krabi, Hua Hin, Cha-am and Phang-nga, ensuring visitors to the kingdom would not be inconvenienced and be free to sample Thailand’s many attractions.
The lifting of the nighttime curfew (midnight to 4
a.m.) has been expected for some time as the situation in the country is
calm and everyday life is going on as normal for tourists as well as
local residents.
It is not expected any further curfews will be
imposed so visitors can continue to enjoy their days in the sun and
taking in the sights of the temples, mountains and beaches, as well as
treating themselves to the many fine-dining, nightlife, spa treatment and
shopping for which Thailand is famous.
This nationwide lifting of the curfew is also good
news for restaurants, entertainment venues and other tourism-related
businesses, as well as Thailand’s tourism industry as a whole.
Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik, TAT Governor said, “The
nationwide lifting of the curfew shows the world that things are moving
forward here in Thailand and that tourism has not been disrupted.
“This latest announcement by the NCPO should help
reassure everyone coming for a holiday in Thailand or to enjoy the
country’s shopping, dining and nightlife attractions that it’s business
as usual and that the famous Siamese smile has not dimmed.”
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