Chinese mainland tourists to Thailand drop 11 percent in August

[rooster59]

Chinese mainland tourists to Thailand drop 11 percent in August

 

BANGKOK, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese mainland tourists to Thailand dropped 11.77 percent in August compared with the same month last year, according to Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports statistics.

 

The ministry said that some 3,228,595 foreign tourists visited Thailand in August, which marked a 3.04 percent increase when compared with the same month last year.

 

These foreign tourists contributed some 168 billion baht (5 billion U.S. dollars) to the country, which increased 2.79 percent when compared with August last year, according to the ministry.

 

Some 867,461 Chinese mainland tourists, the largest group among foreign tourists, visited Thailand in August, which marks an 11.77 percent decrease when compared with August last year.

 

Full story: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-09/22/c_137486591.htm

 

Xinhua: 2018-09-23

[BestB]

But according to TAT tourist numbers rose by almost as much.

 

in the mean time pattaya( at least) is a nice ghost town with not so many buses and empty chairs 

[Thian]

So how many millions did Thailand loose because of the drop of chinese tourists?

[BigBadGeordie]

35 minutes ago, Thian said:

So how many millions did Thailand loose because of the drop of chinese tourists?

"And these Chinese mainland tourists contributed 52 billion baht(1.61 billion USD) to the country, which decreased 7.21 percent when compared with the same month last year."

 

At the end of each post there is often

43 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

Full story

If you click the link you get more info.

 

Saved you the effort this time, no need to thank me.

[DrTuner]

Best news in a long time.

[rebo]

[Esso49]

Well guess that the Chinese are also concerned by the decrease in life expectancy when taking a boat ride.

[simoh1490]

The annual rate of growth of Chinese tourists entering Thailand was running at over 16% per year and that wasn't sustainable, it's quite natural that the growth rate would fall back to lower levels. Interesting though to see that despite that drop, the overall tourism growth rate increased, again.

[Ossy]

Fewer Chinese visitors? . . . thank heavens for that. It's not that we don't like the Chinese . . . it's just that there isn't any room . . . for Chinese.

[Halfaboy]

I think that the TAT is very sad now....

[connda]

Can't wait until the cops start busting Chinese tourists at Thapae Gate for feeding pigeons considering the sheer number who do.  I wouldn't doubt that it is part of the allure.  If they start issuing fines and threatening jail time, that will get back to the mainland.  Then look for another 5% drop in Chinese tourism. 

[simoh1490]

Posters are missing the point that even if Chinese tourist volumes drop by 10%, per year, the overall year on year growth will still be positive - the only question is whether we will see lots more Chinese tourists in the future or whether we'll see lots and lots more!.

[peterthaifrench]

WOW each chineise spend 1850 usd for an average 5 days in thailand.867,000 chineise for august spend 1.6 billions usd.HA,HA,HA,I THINK 7/11 ARE VERY EXPENSIVE NOW

[Inepto Cracy]

5555 tourists who needs them. We only like money here, no go and scat home. 555

[DrTuner]

2 hours ago, Ossy said:

It's not that we don't like the Chinese . . . it's just that there isn't any room . . . for Chinese.

Many people don't like the Chinese. At all. There's not much to like. Of course they could care less.

[Mickmouse1]

Where did they get the figure of $5 bn from? I VISIT LOS frequently and at times I hardly spend any foreign currency as my host always takes care of me whether business or pleasure. Else I use my local bank account for my usual expenses.?

[Burma Bill]

YIPPEE!!!!!!

[simoh1490]

14 minutes ago, Mickmouse1 said:

Where did they get the figure of $5 bn from? I VISIT LOS frequently and at times I hardly spend any foreign currency as my host always takes care of me whether business or pleasure. Else I use my local bank account for my usual expenses.?

There's a number of organisations that calculate the average spend per tourist by country of origin, it's widely reported: http://www.thaiwebsites.com/tourism-income-Thailand.asp

[krthai8888]

That means that Thailand would improve at least 11%.

 

Maybe also cut down on the number of chinese owned tour boats, tour buses and tour companies that steal money out of Thai pockets then Thai people get blamed whenever there is an issue.

[metisdead]

Off topic posts and the replies have been removed. 

[marcusarelus]

13 minutes ago, DrTuner said:

Not my type. White, silicones, meh. I used to think there was one good looking Chinese, until I found out Michelle Yeoh is Malaysian. Decade ago though. 

You are kidding right?  1.4 billion mainland Chinese and 50 million living outside of China.  Not your type?  You take ethnocentrism to a new level. 

[DrTuner]

1 hour ago, marcusarelus said:

Not your type?  You take ethnocentrism to a new level. 

When it comes to my taste in women, the kumbayaaah multi-culti folks can take their heads and stick them where the sun don't shine, it's my way or highway. Chinese are ugly.

[marcusarelus]

9 minutes ago, DrTuner said:

When it comes to my taste in women, the kumbayaaah multi-culti folks can take their heads and stick them where the sun don't shine, it's my way or highway. Chinese are ugly.

I totally understand.  You judge people based on their race.  Many people like you around the world. 

[BestB]

3 hours ago, DrTuner said:

Many people don't like the Chinese. At all. There's not much to like. Of course they could care less.

I like satay chicken Chinese style ?

[Cake Monster]

6 hours ago, Esso49 said:

Well guess that the Chinese are also concerned by the decrease in life expectancy when taking a boat ride.

Or any other activity other than a visit to the Mall, or one of the tailor made " Shopping Experience Outlets "

[Thian]

8 hours ago, BigBadGeordie said:

"And these Chinese mainland tourists contributed 52 billion baht(1.61 billion USD) to the country, which decreased 7.21 percent when compared with the same month last year."

 

At the end of each post there is often

If you click the link you get more info.

 

Saved you the effort this time, no need to thank me.

The link doesn't work, thanks but no thanks...

[Nyezhov]

2 hours ago, marcusarelus said:

I totally understand.  You judge people based on their race.  Many people like you around the world. 

No he judges them by their looks. Most folks do that. Thats why I have no friends and am alone, so terribly.....alone.

 

I'll go to the 7-11 now and drown my sorrows in chemical laced microwave food. Not even a Chinese person will eat with me....?????

[Nyezhov]

2 hours ago, Cake Monster said:

Or any other activity other than a visit to the Mall, or one of the tailor made " Shopping Experience Outlets "

I almost got run over by a bunch of them last night trying to get on the Subway. But I push back ?

[The manic]

10 hours ago, BestB said:

But according to TAT tourist numbers rose by almost as much.

 

in the mean time pattaya( at least) is a nice ghost town with not so many buses and empty chairs 

Pataya Ghost town? I wish!

[marcusarelus]

2 minutes ago, Nyezhov said:

Well that pic doesnt show anything. All cats are gray in the dark. I need clothes and them to open their mouths ?

Why?  You mean different clothes change nationality?  No one can tell the difference between Asian women same as no one can tell the difference between European women.