ASIA - The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has sought to reassure business travellers following the recent floods in the capital.
The country is currently undertaking a nationwide clean-up operation following the worst floods to hit Thailand in 50 years. On Sunday, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra gave reassurance that inner Bangkok would not flood, an attempt to entice tourists tempted to cancel travel plans.
Major tourist areas in the capital, such as Sukhumvit Road, Siam and Silom, have so far escaped flood damage, as did Khao San Road, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Chinatown.
“We would like to ensure that Suvarnabhumi International Airport, which serves as a gateway of Bangkok and Thailand, is still fully functional and accessible by all means of transport,” said a TCEB spokesman. “Likewise, the central business district of Bangkok is flood-free and the businesses are still operating normally. All major venues and event-related facilities in Bangkok are still safe and fully operational.”
The spokesman added that transport to and from the central business district is unaffected, regularly served by BTS Sky Train, taxi, public bus and tuk-tuk.
“TCEB and Thai MICE operators are now forming a united front to work hand-in-hand in strengthening our industry,” he continued. “Better services and better incentives will soon be delivered to make events in Thailand both memorable and accomplished.
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