LEGAL PROBLEMS REGARDING TO BUSINESS OF NON-HOTEL ACCOMMODATION CASE: HOSTEL

Abstract

This research article aims to study the history and evolution of accommodations, hotels, and non-hotel lodging establishments in Thailand; to examine the laws related to non-hotel accommodations; and to propose legal measures to address issues concerning non-hotel lodging establishments. It is qualitative research, which is a document-based study, then analyzed in order to find measures to solve legal problems.

          The research found that non-hotel accommodations refer to lodging establishments with no more than 8 rooms within a single building or multiple buildings combined, and with the capacity to accommodate no more than 30 guests. The researcher identified several issues concerning the regulation of non-hotel lodging operations, including problems related to the duties and liabilities of non-hotel operators regarding the property of travelers or guests, as well as issues in the management of such establishments. The researcher offers the following recommendations: Relevant ministerial regulations should be amended or newly issued to establish standards for the operation of non-hotel accommodations. These should include requirements for cleanliness, basic facilities, and safety of life and person for guests. Moreover, the liability of non-hotel operators concerning guest property should be specifically addressed, separately from the Civil and Commercial Code. Additionally, clear criteria should be established for the management of non-hotel accommodations, particularly in areas such as qualifications of the person notifying the operation, guest registration procedures, and other aspects of safety management.