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Tourism Group Wants Final Plan for Island in Thailand.

Bangkok Post (Bangkok, Thailand)

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Byline: Nondhanada Intarakomalyasut

Feb. 5--To turn Ko Chang into a popular ecotourism destination, no more tourism-related investment should be allowed until the island's master plan is completed, a group of industry experts suggests.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently appointed a task force from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (Pata), including academics and international industry experts, to recommend strategic marketing outlines for the island in Trat province.

"We recommend that all tourism-related activities should be put on hold until we have a clear direction for the island development," said Alwin Zecha, chairman of ...

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