The ongoing Bhutan-Thailand friendship offer is seeing an increasing number of Thai tourists visiting the country. A total of 1,666 Thai tourists visited the Country, from June 1 till date.
Bhutan-Thailand friendship offer was launched earlier this year to commemorate 25 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Tourism Council of Bhutan says the offer is to attract Thai tourists during the lean months of June, July and August.
TCB’S Spokesperson, Damcho Rinzin, said they are targeting 3,000 Thai tourists by the end of August.
“There is a lot of expectation from this offer,” said Damcho Rinzin. He said they are looking at providing full employment to the tourist guides, who otherwise do not have work during off-season.
He said the scheme would also help hoteliers and tour-operators.
Under the scheme, Thai people coming to visit Bhutan will have to pay just 65$ per night.
After reviewing the impact of the Bhutan-Thailand Friendship offer, TCB will be looking at promoting similar off-season tourism.
As part of Bhutan-Thailand Friendship Offer, a one-day Thai food festival was held at the Clock Tower Square in Thimphu.
