Tham Luang cave rescuers given tourism rewards from Thailand

13 Jul 2018 2088 | World Travel News

As international rescuers depart Thailand after their heroic 17-day mission at Chiang Rai’s Tham Luang cave, the Thai authorities are showing their appreciation to the foreign volunteers with a raft of rewards, including the prestigious Thailand Elite cards.

The government is offering the heroes a “free-of-charge tourism treat”. For those who are still in Thailand, the Bureau of the Royal Household, the Foreign Ministry and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have jointly arranged a sightseeing programme in Bangkok and Chiang Rai.

British cave divers return home after the successful Thai cave rescue operation

As for those who have already left, the government is extending an invitation for them to visit Thailand once in five years with the following treats: a business-class return ticket by courtesy of Thai Airways International; a Thailand Elite Card membership with five-year visa-free visits of Thailand and special services at the airport; one-week tour programme with free accommodation.

TAT’s governor Yutthasak Supasorn said in a statement that these treats would bolster Thailand’s image in the international community.