Chiang Mai tourism operators are providing present vouchers to anybody who can present information that results in the arrest of individuals spreading information about the city’s Covid-19 state of affairs. Concerned that such false accounts might jeopardise Songkran tourism in the northern metropolis, companies have come together to supply vouchers worth up to 50,000 baht.
According to a Nation Thailand report, tourism operators are indignant about a social media publish that claims “every sq. inch of Chiang Mai is underneath the danger of Covid”. After a 2-year wrestle in the course of the pandemic, businesses are decided to put an end to something that might cause further harm to the local economy by scaring away potential visitors over the Songkran holiday.
The Chiang Mai Tourist Business Association has already filed a police report in relation to the social media submit. Director Amnart Duangsing says local businesses have agreed to offer gift vouchers valued between 30,000 and 50,000 baht, covering accommodation, automotive rent, restaurants, and spas. Amnart warns that police will also charge anybody found spreading false information online.
Jarasri Lin, managing director of Respect Travel says she hopes the rewards will stop people spreading inaccurate information about the Covid scenario within the city. โซล่าเซลล์ราคาถูกคุณภาพดี from Chiang Mai Rainbow Tour is worried such news could have a unfavorable impact on tourism within the city, at a time when operators are relying on a rise in visitor numbers.
The Chiang Mai Tourist Business Association says it might be contacted on 084-374-3310 or the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau could be reached on its 1441 hotline.
SOURCE: Nation Thailand