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$80m compensation to stranded Thai tourists approved
Wed, Dec 10, 2008
The Nation, ANN
>The caretaker Cabinet Tuesday approved a budget of Bt1.9 billion (S$80 mil) to pay compensations to Thai and foreign tourists stranded because of the seizures of the Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.

Deputy Government Spokeswoman Suparat Nakboonnam said each tourist would receive Bt2,000 (S$85) a day for being unable to fly home from November 25 to December 9.

The amount was expected to cover daily accommodation and three meals a day, said Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

 

 
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