Shaken by widespread publicity after a vicious attack on two tourists, Thailand’s Tourism Ministry has vowed to implement improved safety measures for visitors.
Officials acknowledged the assault on two Malaysians could affect tourism numbers, news hub Travel Mole reported.
The Malaysian couple were doused in chemicals and set on fire in Bangkok in a random attack by a Thai man. The attacker was caught and held by other people at the scene and handed over to Lumpini police when they arrived, The Bangkok Post reported.
The ministry made an official statement about the incident on social media.
It promised improved safety measures in tourist areas to boost overall confidence for international visitors.
The overriding message was that Thailand remains safe for visitors, which was echoed by tourist police chief, Lt-Gen Saksira Phuak-um.
One Yik Leong, 26, and Gan Xiao Zhen, 27 were doused in paint thinner and then set alight in a tourist precinct. Both were seriously injured but were in a stable condition in hospital.
They were attacked outside a Bangkok shopping mall with no immediate apparent motive.
They could remain in hospital for up to a month, officials say.
“Malaysia places its full trust in Thai authorities to carry out a thorough and transparent investigation, and will provide full co-operation as required,” the Malaysian Foreign Ministry said.
The global media coverage of the incident has been extensive and has been seen as a major setback for Thailand’s tourism industry.
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