Bangkok (VNA) – The Thai economy would improve once businesses reopen and employ people, and tourism resumes, with measures in place to give visitors confidence in their safety, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on May 8. He made the statement when answering questions about the next step in relaxing the nationwide lockdown imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease. "If workplaces reopen, there will be employment and salaries... If factories reopen and employ people, rehabilitation will start,” the PM said. "Tourism, tourist destinations and hotels will be improved so that tourists will have confidence and return to Thailand. We will take special care of public health," he added. He said that during relaxation of disease control measures, resumption of activities would be gradual. Otherwise, things would get out of control. He pledged that the government will do its best to take care of everyone, as far as it can, with existing laws and budgets … [Read more...] about Thailand hopes for early resumption of production, tourism
