Bangkok (Thailand) – July 9, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) and the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Tourism Council of Thailand office to cooperate for mutual benefit and to support the tourism sector in Thailand.

The letter of intent pursues four overarching goals:

1. Development and strengthening of the tourism sector. 2. Advocacy for the tourism sector in Thailand. 3. Promotion of Thailand as a tourist destination. 4. Combating corruption in the sector and promoting ethical practices. Each of the four overarching objectives of the Declaration of Intent encompasses specific activities and goals. The Declaration of Intent includes a governance mechanism to support the achievement of these objectives.

“We at the JFCCT are delighted to have signed this Memorandum of Understanding with the Tourism Council of Thailand. Tourism is such an important part of the domestic economy, and there is so much more that can be done through mutual understanding and cooperation to make a greater contribution to this sector,” said Mr. Stanley Kang, Chairman of the JFCCT.

“The opportunities this Memorandum of Understanding offers our members are manifold. We see cooperation with JFCCT as beneficial for TCT members and for the tourism sector in Thailand, which is an important part of our economy,” said Mr. Chairat Trirattanajarasporn, President of the Tourism Council of Thailand.

About the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT): The Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand is the umbrella organization for various Thai foreign chambers of commerce and business associations operating in Thailand. The JFCCT comprises 33 chambers and business associations with over 9,000 member companies.

For over 40 years, JFCCT has supported the foreign business community through political advocacy, business development, and the promotion of international trade and investment with Thailand.

Contact information: 1035/22 1st Floor, Soi Pridi Bhanomyong 41, Sukhumvit 71 Road, North Klongton, Wattana, Bangkok 10110. Tel.: +66 2 713 1175 ext. 21/22. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.jfcct.org

About the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT): The Tourism Council of Thailand was established in December 2001 to represent all stakeholders in the tourism industry and to create benefits through systematic cooperation between relevant public and private organizations. Its mission is to propose key policy guidelines, promote a quality assurance, standards, and quality control system for businesses in the tourism goods and services sector, and encourage tourism stakeholders to operate in a manner that is high-quality, ethical, and morally sound, thereby promoting the efficiency and development of the industry. The TCT's mission encompasses the promotion and development of the tourism sector in Thailand as the representative body of the tourism industry and comprises numerous tourism-related organizations and businesses.

Contact information: 17th floor, 1600 New Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand, Tel.: (66) 2 250 5500 ext. 1645-8, E-mail: [email protected]