Islamic tourism in Thailand

Islamic tourism in Thailand

BANGKOK (AP): Thailand has asked Malaysia and Indonesia to
help develop Islamic tourism facilities to attract visitors from
the Middle East.

Malaysia and Indonesia are both predominantly Islamic
countries and Indonesia has the world's largest Moslem
population. Thailand's population is 90 percent Buddhist,
although the country's four southernmost provinces have Moslem
majorities. All three countries are tolerant of other religions.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand said help was sought from
the country's neighbors since they are "more experienced in
catering to" Islamic markets.

The authority's aim is to provide Moslem visitors with
facilities and arrangements in accord with their religion's
rules. They would include dietary and living arrangements.