After China tourist hit by Bangkok airport guard, Thai PM wants confidence restored


Composite photo showing the attack by a Thai airport guard on a China tourist. - The Nation (Thailand) / ANN

Thai Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered concerned agencies to speed up restoring the confidence of Chinese tourists after a mainland visitor was assaulted by a security guard at Don Mueang International Airport.

“The prime minister has expressed regret over the incident and is concerned about Chinese sentiment,” said government spokesman Lt-General Lt-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd on Sunday (Sept 30).

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