Tourism Ministry Spokesperson Chak Chumnor He could not be reached for comment on the outcome of the bilateral talks Thursday afternoon.
Q.T.,president Siem Reap-base Khmer Angkor Tourist Guide Associationwas optimistic about the summit, predicting that the Thai side would suggest encouraging Thai tour operators to find ways to persuade foreign tourists to increase their visits to Cambodia after Thailand.
“I support this conference and I would like the minister to urge Thai tour operators to encourage international tourists to travel to Thailand. Angkor Wat“Thailand receives millions of international tourists every year, so we ask Thailand to help spread the word that when tourists buy tour packages, they should continue traveling to Cambodia. Even if it’s just for three days to a week, it’s a good idea to extend their stay in Cambodia,” he said.
According to Thi, some travel agencies in Vietnam have already expanded similar tour packages to foreign tourists.
Currently, there are not many Thai tourists crossing the border into Cambodia for business or short-term leisure trips, he suggested.