Thailand ‘best country for people’, says travel survey

[snoop1130]

Thailand ‘best country for people’, says travel survey

By The Nation

 

File photo: Koh Samui

 

Thais have been voted the best people in the world in an online survey by Conde Nast Traveller magazine, a leading US source of travel features.

 

Thailand won in the category of “Best Country for People” in the 2018 annual award.

 

The award honours “the best that the travel world has to offer”. Other categories include hotels, airlines, ski resorts, islands and architecture.

 

In addition, Thailand came third in the “Best Country” category after Italy and Greece .

 

Two hotels – the Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok and Six Senses on Kho Yao Noi – came fourth and fifth respectively in the category of “Best Hotel in Asia and the Indian Subcontinent”. 

 

Meanwhile Samui island was awarded the ninth spot in the “Best Islands in the World” category, falling after Greek islands, Maldives, Balearic islands, Hawaii, St Lucia, Bali, Sicily and Mauritius.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30353802

 

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[Thaiwrath]

9 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Thailand ‘best country for people’,

Not according to some posters on here, who used to actually live here (probably forced to leave), and now dedicate their time to slagging it off ! 

[dotpoom]

"Thais have been voted the best people in the world".

 

"Thailand won in the category of “Best Country for People”.

 

Those two statements are not one and the same...They are two different things?

[catman20]

Thais have been voted the best people in the world in an online survey by Conde Nast Traveller magazine, a leading US source of travel features.

 

voted by the Thais

 

[helloagain]

12 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

Not according to some posters on here, who used to actually live here (probably forced to leave), and now dedicate their time to slagging it off ! 

Well i live here and im happy to knock it when justified........and thats everyweek !

[phuketsub]

Great news...my entire existence and life choices have been validated.

[Juan B Tong]

Validity of the survey is questionable as Thailand ranks 5th in Best Ski Resort category.

 

Tourism Ministry also reports no prostitution or crime at Thai ski resorts.

 

 

 

[Thaimike370]

In my book Thailand is a great country with friendly, most helpful people I have ever met, having travelled and worked in many countries.  Now if Thailand would make the same choice regarding UK expats pensions the same as Costa Rica and the Philippines, a lot of us expats would have a lot more pension money to spend here in Thailand than having it frozen by the UK government because we chose to retire here.

[cms22]

Wonderful! I 100% wholeheartedly agree!!!!

[Straight8]

Well then it must be true, since the survey says so!!

[Katipo]

Conde Nest is an upscale travel magazine read by wealthy travellers. I can fully imagine that those who fly to Phuket and ensconce themselves in a 20,000 baht a night resort far from the madding crowd, and instead surrounded by fawning staff think Thailand is heaven on earth.

In all seriousness, Thailand is an amazing country full of some amazing people. But I don't think people would disagree that if you're here on a short trip with piles of cash, the more amazing people will seem.

[Jai Dee]

Several off-topic troll posts have been removed from this thread.

[1337markus]

How much was in the brown envelope? Same as Turkish airlines voted best European airline for 5 years, traveled with them 4 times they never improve  very substandard  even tried business class, many other European airlines that are a lot better.

[guest879]

it is a great place to visit. I lived there for 10 years and enjoy going back for a visit more than I enjoyed living there.

Edited September 6, 2018 by guest879

[Runamile]

I'd sure as hell hate to meet the worst people in the world!

[blueontour]

I think it's great here. Unfortunately TV is populated by whingers and failed Cleuseaus 

[RichardColeman]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thailand won in the category of “Best Country for People” in the 2018 annual award.

"The other two contestants - North Korea and Somalia - reportedly said they were dissapointed with the result !"

[Solinvictus]

Great especially for Chinese who can swim!

[CanterbrigianBangkoker]

Do the National Council for Peace and Order sit on the board of Conde Nast Traveller magazine by any chance? 

[fullcave]

In another survey, they were voted worst drivers in the world. I wonder if there is a connection. ?

[orchidfan]

1 hour ago, Juan B Tong said:

Validity of the survey is questionable as Thailand ranks 5th in Best Ski Resort category.

 

Tourism Ministry also reports no prostitution or crime at Thai ski resorts.

 

 

 

Jet ski resort?

[Brunolem]

1 hour ago, Runamile said:

I'd sure as hell hate to meet the worst people in the world!

That may well be the French...and yes you wouldn't want to meet them!

 

(full disclosure: I am one of them and consider myself as a refugee in Thailand)

[newatthis]

55 minutes ago, blueontour said:

Cleuseaus

Pardon my unabashed ignorance. What the hell is the above word?

Edited September 6, 2018 by newatthis

[freebyrd]

15 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

Not according to some posters on here, who used to actually live here (probably forced to leave), and now dedicate their time to slagging it off ! 

One man's meat is another man's poison.

[freebyrd]

57 minutes ago, blueontour said:

I think it's great here. Unfortunately TV is populated by whingers and failed Cleuseaus 

One man's meat is another man's poison.

[fittobethaied]

"Best country for people"....what the heck does that mean?  Are they talking about the natives of Thailand or the people that may visit? It's certainly the best country for corruption, scams, poor customer service, road fatalities and racism. It's also the best country to apply Murphy's Law...if anything can go wrong...it will! Nothing ever goes as anticipated....from a visit to a government office for personal business, a visit to a restaurant, a visit to the hospital...the list is endless, so one must always have a plan A, B and C or the frustration will drive one insane. Thank God for low priced chicken, pork, fruits and veggies; otherwise, there's just no good reason to live here unless one is a glutton for punishment!

 

[essox essox]

2 hours ago, Straight8 said:

Well then it must be true, since the survey says so!!

It is a load of codswallop!!!!

[Brunolem]

29 minutes ago, newatthis said:

Pardon my unabashed ignorance. What the hell is the above word?

Note that a member gave a reward for the post you are quoting from, so he or she must know what clauseausus means...

 

Given the context, maybe what the poster wanted to write was Cresus, a very rich guy, in opposition to the mostly poor guys who seek shelter in Thailand because it is cheap...

[shackleton]

Must be some Thai Visa regulars on here gasping for breath after reading this

its False news I tell you False news

[Solinvictus]

I have to say, I do feel positive about the vote!

 

Generally, can find a good laugh with someone local!