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Ministry of Tourism and Sports (Thailand)

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Formed
  
2002

Headquarters
  
Bangkok

Jurisdiction
  
Government of Thailand

Website
  
www.mots.go.th

Annual budget
  
6,548 million baht (FY2017)

Minister responsible
  
Mrs Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Minister

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Kingdom of Thailand (Thai: กระทรวงการท่องเที่ยวและกีฬา; rtgs: Krasuang Kan Thong Thiao Lae Kila; Abrv: MOTS) is a cabinet ministry in the Government of Thailand. The ministry's primary areas of responsibility are tourism and sports. The ministry is in charge of managing the tourist industry and sports both in schools and other institutions. The ministry organises and directs Thailand's important sporting events. Its FY2017 budget is 6,548 million baht.

Contents

Administration

  • Office of the Minister
  • Office of the Permanent Secretary
  • Development of Tourism
  • Department of Physical Education
  • Institute of Physical Education

    • Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)

    Established in 1960, TAT is responsible for the promotion of Thailand tourism. It has 35 regional offices in Thailand and 15 abroad.

    References

    Ministry of Tourism and Sports (Thailand) Wikipedia
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