7 more tourist centers to be opened in big cities

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is set to spend over 10 million baht to set up 7 more tourist centers in big cities across Thailand after receiving complaints of frauds and scams from tourists. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, 7 more tourist centers will be set up to help tourists avoid scams and overpriced-products after the Ministry has received numerous complaints on the issues. Those centers will be set up at airports in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Khonkaen, Hatyai, Samui Airport, and the city of Pattaya. At present, there are only 2 tourist centers in Thailand, one at Donmuang and the other at Suvarnabhumi Airports. Most complaints from the tourists have been in regard to over-priced products which travellers were duped byunscrupulous store owners or tourist guides into buying. Additionally, nearly 100 officers will be on a 24-hour service to assist the tourists. The service will be provided in 4 languages: English, Korean, Chinese, and Russian. From centerweb