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Thailand Tourism Authority Discusses Development Plans.
Byline: Nondhanada Intarakomalyasut
Jul. 27--The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hoping to turn Ko Samui into a national model of a world-class sustainable tourism development.
A three-day workshop, due to start today on the southern resort island, marks the first official recognition by the government of the need to focus directly on the island.
TAT governor Pradech Phayakvichien said the problems and constraints affecting Ko Samui, such as the environment and transport, would be discussed by local authorities, government agencies and private operators.
The seminar will be chaired by Somsak Thepsutin, the Prime Minister's Office minister in charge of tourism.
The first day will begin with a tour around the island to observe existing tourism development while the following two days will be spent discussing future tourism needs.
"From the seminar, we have to be able to identify what is the status and scenario of Ko Samui. We have to maintain its symbol of coconut trees and balance nature with tourism developments and attractions," said Mr Pradech.
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