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Thai Govt continues promoting tourism as Thailand voted best country for people

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5 minutes ago, finnishmen said:

First goverment need change idiot visa system normal what have ewery other country, NOT need money at bank or minimum salary or other idiot systems, and then change falang/thai prize system normal all same cost. sorry my english but google translator not work good

You got your English good enough for me. Well said. I want white lines painted on dangerous roads. I'm thinking of hiring a Thai person to paint some lines around my area. If you want something done then do it. As they say.

 

Btw. What's the new tech way of marking lines. How about epoxy down thin strips on to the tar. Or heat treatment them into place.

 

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4 hours ago, Prairieboy said:

Seems to be some confusion here.  A news item yesterday place Thailand #4 in SE Asia as a tourist destination.

 

Confusion? don't think so; it is solely up to the magazine scribblers to invent percentages, places, people - it all depends on the back cheques...

3 hours ago, PatOngo said:

I notice Koh Tao didn't rate a mention?

I was on a Thai Airways flight yesterday. On the screen was a promotion of Thai islands there were images of the islands one by one happy beautiful sun drenched people frolicking on the beaches a minute or two on each Isle, however when that infamous name Koh Tao appeared it showed a beach the island and then the show quickly moved on, the very brief view of Koh Tao was noticeable, wonder Why? 

Absolute piffle.

Making a fool of himself!

Some of you here on Thai Visa beat me to it

I also question the doom and gloom people on here  who don't have a good word for Thailand 

always reading mostly Negative things but they stay here ?

answers on the back of a postage stamp 

44 minutes ago, marcusarelus said:

I have wondered the same thing many times.  I have come to the conclusion it is an internet thing like the facebook and Instagram and internet dating services.  Partly it is fellows who get scammed by Thai girls online and form a negative view of the country as a result and for the others you'd have to ask whoever knows about internet farming.  

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Incredible, so many Thai(land) hate comments. Do you guys actually live here? And if so, why stay around in a place that you despise so much? 

 

It's not an 'internet thing'.  I've never seen these 'hate' comments on other forums, ----- just this one!

That photo from his show (scam - free services ?) and the story of it being voted the best for 'people' is truly brilliant. 

37 minutes ago, marko kok prong said:

Absolute piffle.

 

Perhaps.  But can you name a better place? 

 

And if you can, why aren't all the Thai bashing posters living there?  Seems like that would be a lot smarter than living someplace that they despise so much...

 

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6 hours ago, webfact said:

after Thailand was voted the world’s best country for people. 

Really?
 

6 hours ago, webfact said:

In the category of best countries in the world for tourism, Thailand came in at number 3, behind Italy and Greece. 

It seems the wording was manipulated, e.g.,:

.....after Thailand was voted the world’s best country for people.
No
.....after Thailand was voted the world’s 3rd place runner up for best country for people.
Nope
.....after Thailand was voted the world’s 3rd place runner up for best country for tourism. Perhaps this is true?
Ok

So why promote the 'false' news?  "We're the best!!!"  No you're not. 
Unlike being the best country at killing people on your roads (truly Number 1 / 100 % quantifiable) you're only 3rd place (unquantifiable / somebodies opinion) according to one specific travel magazine.  Do all other travel magazines and world travel agencies concur?  Probably not. 
Inaccurate and disingenuous, such as changing reality and then tooting your own horn, is not honest.

Actually it's beyond disingenuous, it patently false <Opss!>.  Screen shot from article published by CNTraveler for "Best Country" ranking as reported by USNews.

2034442609_ThailandBestCountry.jpg.3cb65ed188f0e147514f539c032ce9fc.jpg

 

Let see... 1 + 3 = 27  That's about right.

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4 hours ago, RotMahKid said:

Fake news, call Big Joke

Which one? The guy in Thailand or the one in the White House?

30 minutes ago, HHTel said:

 

It's not an 'internet thing'.  I've never seen these 'hate' comments on other forums, ----- just this one!

Did you check the wood door place? I think the stick guy turned anti Thai and left after gf/wife left him.  Common I think.  Guys have a bad relationship history in the West and bring it to Thailand with them and are surprised and blame it on the country.  

 

I'm also guilty.  I had terrible taste in Western woman and made a conscious to change my standards when I got to Thailand.  

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'Teak Door'?  Never been on there but as you've brought it up, I'll check it out when I have time.

Holy Moly.  Now that I've seen CNTraveler magazine, I want to take an extended tour - outside of Thailand. 

7 hours ago, webfact said:

travel magazine, Conde Nast Traveler. 

Who? Methinks that the PM is being selective.

"Best country for people"? Drive/ride and die? Be one of the 60+ people who die on  the roads everyday! He must be appealing to those with suicide tendencies. ?

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I've been on the Conde Nast Traveler and I can't find Thailand in any of the 'Top' or "Best of" categories of anything in 2018 or 2017.  I may just be missing it.  If someone find the link that the good PM and The National New Bureau are referring to, for the sake of clarity, can someone post it so we all can see what is being referred to? 

1 hour ago, BobbyL said:

That photo from his show (scam - free services ?) and the story of it being voted the best for 'people' is truly brilliant. 

Do I detect some sarcasm? Give him a break, he's a comedian! :clap2:

Thailand voted best country for people... to avoid?  

 

 

conde nast? i am sure most of the hotels their readers were staying in had very 'nice' people wherever they stayed in the world

3 hours ago, hanssna said:

Incredible, so many Thai(land) hate comments. Do you guys actually live here? And if so, why stay around in a place that you despise so much? 

It's a daily climate here, forecasts are easy to make, you should know that ... since the time you're here!:smile:

Not heard of Conde Nast Traveler based in US until I read this article. Looked it up and a NY company since 1901. Learn something New everyday.

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Interesting BEST AMERICAN & CARIBBEAN HOTEL is Los Cabo’s Mexico. Maybe in reference to North America.

 

An article in Condé Nast when going to the “ The Best Country for People” funny fact given by CN the official name of Bangkok which is really long or for short “Krung Thep” short for City of Angels. 

 

Notes

 

- good shopping and cheap designer looking labels (strange to advertise knock offs)

- Great Food which we can’t deny.

 

Surveys are Surveys and information depends how it’s gathered. Couldn’t find what criteria was used but at least it makes some people 

happy! 

 

For me I like Thailand and enjoy living here. If your happy living here...Great. If you’re not happy get up and go. 

 

 

5 hours ago, hanssna said:

Incredible, so many Thai(land) hate comments. Do you guys actually live here? And if so, why stay around in a place that you despise so much? 

The comments generally are not hate comments about Thailand or the people. They are criticisms of the military junta and the leader who appointed himself. And the impositions they impose upon the freedoms of Thai people and others who have chosen to call Thailand "home".

Try harder to understand what you read.

8 hours ago, mikebell said:

It's great for dogs; I see packs of them roaming happily round my neighbourhood; spreading disease; causing accidents.  Perhaps the people don't notice them when voting?

And don't forget the idiot farangs feeding them so they can reproduce and create more problems for the environment and ecosystem.

 
That was last year 2017.
 
In 2018 the ‘best countries for people’ by readers of the well-respected US-baed travel magazine, Conde Nast Traveler. are:
 
1 Switzerland
2. Canada
3. Germany
 
https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/are-these-the-best-countries-in-the-world
 
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Fake news! But from who... [emoji38]

Ok if they are aware of that "SAFETY FIRST IS ONLY A WORD WITHOUT ANY MEANING IN THIS COUNTRY" !!!! 

12 hours ago, AhFarangJa said:

Why do they feel the need to write "Scam Free Services" on the screenshot.......Guilty Conscience, deflection,......?

Another one of those things that are out there but nearly impossible to find.

The best Police Force money can buy.

Breaking a News: Thailand voted the best country in the world for anything and everything ! Survey taken out by the minions


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On 9/9/2018 at 5:36 PM, doremifasol said:

 

That was last year 2017.

 

In 2018 the ‘best countries for people’ by readers of the well-respected US-baed travel magazine, Conde Nast Traveler. are:

 

1 Switzerland

2. Canada

3. Germany

 

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/are-these-the-best-countries-in-the-world

 

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No you must be wrong. The General is always right

 :-).  

Promote tourism and get more tourists to eat your chemical laden, pesticide filled food????? Get your act right, the Thai Government!!!

 

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