TOURISM
Tsunami warning system defended
- Published: 28/12/2010 at 03:05 AM
- Newspaper section: Business
Tourism operators in southern provinces have urged the government to stress to travellers that they should believe in the tsunami warning system and not fortune tellers.
Some travellers, mainly Thais, have cancelled package tours to the Similans and other nearby islands over the New Year because they fear a tsunami would hit the region on Dec 30 as a famous fortune teller has predicted.
"In fact, the tsunami warning system is still running well and the government should reassure tourists and residents about this," said Yanyong Khopeth, a Tourism Council of Thailand member.
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About the author
- Writer: Chadamas Chinmaneevong
- Position: Reporter
