A tourist poses for a photo at Floryday Khaoyai. The Tourism Minister says it is up to the caretaker cabinet to consider two tourism stimulus measures, including a subsidy on package tours for locals.

The Tourism and Sports Ministry still plans to push forward two tourism stimulus measures and leave it to the caretaker administration to decide whether to continue them, while the private sector is more concerned with restoring flood-affected communities and maintaining peace along the Thai-Cambodian border.

Tourism and Sports Minister Artthakorn Sirilatthayakorn said the government still retains the authority to pursue tourism policies, even though the dissolution of the House of Representatives has taken effect.

He said the ministry will propose tourism schemes for approval during the next cabinet meeting, but it would be up to the caretaker administration to make a decision.

These include the "Tour Thai Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme, which subsidises half of domestic tour package prices for local tourists, and a giveaway of 200,000 domestic flight tickets for foreign visitors.

Adith Chairattananon, honorary secretary-general of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta), said this decision came as no surprise to tourism operators, as this government was expected to be short-lived from the start.

While the caretaker government is now in place and a new election is mandated to be held within 60 days, likely in February 2026, this should not have much impact on inbound tourism.

During this high season, many tourists have already booked trips to Thailand, and tourism operators anticipate further growth, said Mr Adith.

Many events and festivals are scheduled to go ahead as planned, and chartered flights bringing Chinese tourists to the country have already begun.

Mr Adith said the issues that worry the private sector most are obstacles to restoring tourism confidence. These include rehabilitating Hat Yai, a major southern city, following flood damage and preparing it to welcome Malaysian tourists again.

The caretaker government should also resolve border conflicts and restore peace along the Thai-Cambodian border, as recent clashes between the two countries still affect the overall tourism industry.

He said the dissolution of the House alone would not result in a decline in tourist numbers, as travellers understand that such political changes do not disrupt tourism activities as long as the destination remains safe, which is their top priority.

Mr Adith said operators hope the newly elected government will continue to prioritise the tourism sector to maximise revenue and arrivals.

If no unforeseen incidents occur, Atta forecasts 8–9 million Chinese arrivals next year, pushing total foreign arrivals to 37–38 million.