The President of the TCTA, Kasian Wattanachawpisut, said that having more guides would increase the number of FIT Chinese viitors to Thailand, and the guides could also advise Chinese visitors on how to conduct themselves according to Thai traditions and culture.
Repeated instances of Chinese tourists behaving in ways that offend Thais have been reported in the Thai press in the past year.
The TCTA earlier discussed the matter of ill-mannered Chinese tourists in Thailand with the Chinese Embassy in Thailand.
The embassy indicated that Thai officials could punish visitors who break the rules, just as they do with other nationalities, but urged the public to be understanding when it comes to Chinese tourists committing offences against etiquette. NNT