webfact Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Pattaya attracting major government and international brand investment By The Thaiger As part of Pattaya’s make-over to attract high-scale tourism back to the popular seaside city, some of the biggest names in local and international leisure, retail and sport are putting their money down to invest in the region’s future. And the Thai government is investing heavily too as part of its commitment to rebrand the area and bring it up to date with international traveller expectations. The Thai government sees Pattaya’s future as a world-class tourist destination that will evolve beyond its raunchy past. The Mastercard Asia Pacific Destinations Index 2017 shows that Pattaya has attracted the eighth highest number of international overnight arrivals in the Asia-Pacific region, finishing just behind Hong Kong. The report indicates the Korean, German and Chinese guests are still travelling to Pattaya and looking for new activities beyond Walking Street, beaches and international food. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/pattaya/pattaya-attracting-major-government-and-international-brand-investment -- © Copyright The Thaiger 2018-08-27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 " The Mastercard Asia Pacific Destinations Index 2017..." they accept Mastercard on Soi Six? I did not know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 22 minutes ago, webfact said: The report indicates the Korean, German and Chinese guests are still travelling to Pattaya and looking for new activities beyond Walking Street, beaches and international food. The Chinese are also and in particular keen to be able to fly home the same way they arrived and avoid burdening Thailand with not good publicity and eye watering compo' payouts should they accidentally die en-masse whilst here .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chang_paarp Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Funny I don;t see any garbage in the water in the supplied photo. Maybe if the authorities actually did something about the infrastructure other than releasing press releases their pipe dream of Pattaya becoming a genuine tourist destination. It has the potential, but needs someone who can actually get things done to be found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbottle555 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Not if our local mascot, the unicycle riding naked masturbating German has anything to say about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 wow thanks boys ,I guess my condo just doubled in value ..but it dropped 50% when you turned beach rd into a freeway then dropped another 20% with your new ''bean bag beach'' idea , add in failed flood measures and sewage issues...should be worth about a case of leo when the monorail opens... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 2 hours ago, mok199 said: wow thanks boys ,I guess my condo just doubled in value ..but it dropped 50% when you turned beach rd into a freeway then dropped another 20% with your new ''bean bag beach'' idea , add in failed flood measures and sewage issues...should be worth about a case of leo when the monorail opens... Should have rented...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 16 hours ago, NCC1701A said: " The Mastercard Asia Pacific Destinations Index 2017..." they accept Mastercard on Soi Six? I did not know that. They don't accept UnionPay card which Bangkok Bank has foisted on its loyal customers. In fact it seems to only be accept in China! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 17 hours ago, Chang_paarp said: Funny I don;t see any garbage in the water in the supplied photo. Maybe if the authorities actually did something about the infrastructure other than releasing press releases their pipe dream of Pattaya becoming a genuine tourist destination. It has the potential, but needs someone who can actually get things done to be found. Obviously not an aerial photo of Pattaya... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I heard Taco Bell is coming. Should be exciting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 19 hours ago, webfact said: and looking for new activities beyond Walking Street I think they are looking for the same activities, but beyond Walking Street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 19 hours ago, webfact said: Pattaya attracting major government and international brand investment The most promising business with unusual high revenue is: delivery of sand to the beaches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong38 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Any news on Poundland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expatthailover Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Reading this forum you would think pattaya had less going for it than Aleppo or Mogadishu. Lo and behold it keeps attracting tourists and expats and investment. Then again those that do the bleating wouldnt be happy if they won the lottery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Oh its about a mall and a lounge bar that will open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaidream Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Expatthailover said: Reading this forum you would think pattaya had less going for it than Aleppo or Mogadishu Hmmm.....Mogadishu....now that's a thought- I hear you can do border runs....with the emphasis on running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieqw Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 why dont the thai government tell us where they are investing heavily, because the 2 mentioned are private outfits. and that photo is not pattaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Parts is a boomtown all year year round now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 2 hours ago, The manic said: Parts is a boomtown all year year round now. Yes and parts are boom boom time all year round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esso49 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 On 8/27/2018 at 2:28 PM, NCC1701A said: " The Mastercard Asia Pacific Destinations Index 2017..." they accept Mastercard on Soi Six? I did not know that. Used to be "Access" - your flexible friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esso49 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 18 hours ago, Thaidream said: Hmmm.....Mogadishu....now that's a thought- I hear you can do border runs....with the emphasis on running. Actually Papua New Guinea should get a mention as running Pattaya a close second. Now that really is something. And whilst not Pattaya ,would make Koh Tao look a haven of safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadude Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 On 8/27/2018 at 3:17 PM, webfact said: As part of Pattaya’s make-over to attract high-scale tourism back to the popular seaside city, some of the biggest names in local and international leisure, retail and sport are putting their money down to invest in the region’s future. And the Thai government is investing heavily too as part of its commitment to rebrand the area and bring it up to date with international traveller expectations. Now that I got over my back pain for falling off my chair and rolling on the floor laughing my a$$ off for a few hours, I can click to post this emoji: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadude Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 20 hours ago, Expatthailover said: Reading this forum you would think pattaya had less going for it than Aleppo or Mogadishu now that's unfair! Aleppo maybe... but Mogadishu?! I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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