Saturday, 18 April 2009

PM delays his trips

Bangkok Post
18/04/2009

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has postponed his official visits to Cambodia, Singapore and Vietnam in the aftermath of the Songkran riots. Today's visit to Cambodia, has been delayed along with trips to Singapore on April 21 and Vietnam on April 25. No revised dates have been released. Mr Abhisit said he would continue with his plan to head a tourism roadshow in Dubai early next month.

Tourism and Sports Minister Chumpol Silpa-archa said he had invited Mr Abhisit to join the roadshow. The prime minister will explain Thailand's political situation to businessmen and tourism operators at the Dubai tourism exhibition.

Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij, Commerce Minister Pornthiva Nakasai and leading Thai tourism businesses will be part of the delegation to Dubai.

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