กระทรวงการท่องเที่ยวและกีฬา | |
Ministry overview | |
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Formed | 2002 |
Jurisdiction | Government of Thailand |
Headquarters | Bangkok |
Annual budget | 6,548 million baht (FY2017) |
Minister responsible |
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Website | www.mots.go.th |
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.
Established in 1960, TAT is responsible for the promotion of Thailand tourism. It has 35 regional offices in Thailand and 15 abroad.