Bangkok, May 1 -- Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports has pledged to address concerns raised by foreign tourists, including rampant dual pricing, following a recent outpouring of complaints on social media.

Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong made the pledge after a meeting on April 30 to discuss the issue with tourism industry executives and representatives of various agencies to seek solutions to concerns raised by foreign tourists and foreigners living in Thailand.

Sorawong said that every case involving foreign tourists will now be reported directly from the police to him. Tourists can submit requests for assistance via the Thailand Tourist Police application, and a tourist assistance centre has been established...