Krabi police have launched a campaign against crime ahead of a mobile cabinet meeting on Nov 15-16.
Pol Maj Gen Chaiwat Ouikhum, commander of Krabi Provincial Police, yesterday said the crackdown will also cover cybercrime against those who created fake news to cause panic and spread fear among netizens amid Covid-19, in line with a policy issued by the Royal Thai Police, Provincial Police Region 8 and the government.
Security in Krabi will be intensified on both land and sea for the safety of tourists and the cabinet, Pol Maj Gen Chaiwat said.
Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said the mobile cabinet meeting will focus on tourism stimulus schemes in major tourist destinations, especially provinces along the Andaman coast.
The prime minister will meet representatives of the private sector and tourism business operators to listen to their concerns following the country's reopening, Mr Thanakorn said.
On Nov 15, the prime minister will follow up progress on the renovation of a passenger terminal at Krabi International Airport.
He will also visit a Tourist Assistance and Safety Centre in tambon Sai Thai of Muang district and will preside over the opening ceremony of a new Andaman Otop (One Tambon One Product) shop.
The prime minister will visit Khlong Rud community and will preside over the opening ceremony of national parks in the province to welcome visitors.
On Nov 16, he will chair a mobile meeting at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort.
The prime minister will meet six governors of the southern provinces along the Andaman coast.