rooster59 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 TAT asks Thais to be good hosts to boost tourists’ confidence Thammarat Thadaphrom BANGKOK, 6th October 2018 (NNT) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has implored members of the public to be good hosts during the high season as the country eyes bustling tourism until February 2019. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn says between October 2018 and February 2019 which is a high tourism season in Thailand, the kingdom will be visited by a large number of tourists from America, Australia, and European nations. For Thai citizens, the government allows a tax deduction of up to 15,000 baht per person for those who shop and spend at secondary destinations or provinces by December 31st. To further encourage citizens to visit secondary cities, the TAT has launched the “Thai Tiew Thai, Thai Yangyuen” campaign which includes a wide variety of activities tourists can enjoy, while traveling in remote provinces. The campaign also hopes to distribute wealth among local communities. As for the capital city, he said Bangkok will always be the number one destination after having been named the most visited city in the world, while asking Thai citizens to welcome foreign visitors with smiles and generosity. -- nnt 2018-10-07 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mok199 Posted October 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) I purpose a one day '' Be a friend to a Falang day'' the other 364 ,we are just Targets ...same same but different... Edited October 7, 2018 by mok199 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 19 minutes ago, rooster59 said: while asking Thai citizens to welcome foreign visitors with smiles and generosity. That's pretty funny!...….or is it coded reverse psychology? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NCC1701A Posted October 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2018 "How much should we charge for this rescue?" "50% discount. We have to be good hosts!" 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Darcula Posted October 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2018 40 minutes ago, rooster59 said: The campaign also hopes to distribute wealth among local communities. That statement is going to put taxi drivers in a moral quandry when they find millions in the backseat. 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted October 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) 20 hours ago, Darcula said: That statement is going to put taxi drivers in a moral quandry when they find millions in the backseat. I think you'll find that's an oxymoron. Edited October 7, 2018 by metisdead Please do not modify someone else's post in your quoted reply, either with font or color changes or wording. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cadbury Posted October 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2018 48 minutes ago, rooster59 said: TAT asks Thais to be good hosts to boost tourists’ confidence Especially Immigration officers who can be inclined to go the biffo as a welcoming gesture. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted October 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2018 9 minutes ago, Cadbury said: Especially Immigration officers who can be inclined to go the biffo as a welcoming gesture. Just wait for the imminent TAT press release, describing how it is really a traditional Thai greeting - predating the wai. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DoctorG Posted October 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2018 I do not expect you to be nice to me when I am on holidays. All I ask is that you do not rob or kill me. Too much? 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post happy chappie Posted October 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2018 The statement says it all really.even TAT know what Thais are like with tourists.they can't get on with each other let alone farang. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluespunk Posted October 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2018 That picture alone makes me wary... 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 3 hours ago, rooster59 said: while asking Thai citizens to welcome foreign visitors with smiles and generosity Yes, but generosity here is maxed out at the Taxi turning the meter on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I just pi**ed myself !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saladin Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I would like to see TAT become pro-active in getting local authorities to do something about such things as congested and dangerous footpaths, absence of rubbish bins in tourist areas, dangling electrical and communications wires. Foreign tourists must go away with a bad impression and spread the word back home, which must be adversely affecting tourist numbers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsensam Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 16 minutes ago, Saladin said: I would like to see TAT become pro-active in getting local authorities to do something about such things as congested and dangerous footpaths, absence of rubbish bins in tourist areas, dangling electrical and communications wires. Foreign tourists must go away with a bad impression and spread the word back home, which must be adversely affecting tourist numbers. which must be adversely affecting tourist numbers. maybe, but only in so much as it adversely effects the increase in tourist numbers, as tourist arrivals have increased in eight of the last ten years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 5 hours ago, rooster59 said: TAT has launched the “Thai Tiew Thai, Thai Yangyuen” campaign which includes a wide variety of activities tourists can enjoy, while traveling in remote provinces Bet they don't include that quaint old medieval bloodsport of cockfighting not uncommon out in the sticks .. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky mike Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 4 hours ago, Bluespunk said: That picture alone makes me wary... Agree has the credibility of a $3 dollar note ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossy Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 6 hours ago, rooster59 said: “Thai Tiew Thai, Thai Yangyuen” campaign Just a tad more info on this catchy-sounding campaign would be helpful. That and, in order for all this requested Thai-friendliness to be justified, a trouble-shooting initiative, by Immigration, whereby unmissable signs - in Chinese, especially - at all entry points, reminding visitors that they are entering a civilised country, where people act like human beings and not animals, when it comes to orderly queuing, discreet communicating and ablutions usage, underlining that tourism is a two-sided thing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrTuner Posted October 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2018 6 hours ago, bluesofa said: Just wait for the imminent TAT press release, describing how it is really a traditional Thai greeting - predating the wai. So that's where it came from. Used to be the uppercut. Makes full sense now. In the west it's already evolved to flipping the bird. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossy Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Justgrazing said: Bet they don't include that quaint old medieval bloodsport of cockfighting not uncommon out in the sticks .. Too true, J. There's a huge arena in the next village to mine, just off H22, and the saddoes ('cos that's how I have to regard these guys) come in their droves, every Sat. When the wind's in the 'wrong' direction, I can hear the cheering from my place and, each time, it reminds me that there is, in fact, something that I don't like about Isan life. A real tourist turn-off, for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossy Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 8 hours ago, rooster59 said: TAT asks Thais to be good hosts to boost tourists’ confidence Thammarat Thadaphrom And have you ever seen a more half-hearted, less heart-felt thumbs-up than that. What a wazzock, even though he has troubled to dress like a business-man and not a doll. Sorry, Yuthasak . . . I half take back what I've said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Ossy said: Too true, J. There's a huge arena in the next village to mine, just off H22, and the saddoes ('cos that's how I have to regard these guys) come in their droves, every Sat. When the wind's in the 'wrong' direction, I can hear the cheering from my place and, each time, it reminds me that there is, in fact, something that I don't like about Isan life. A real tourist turn-off, for sure. How ghastly having to live in close proximity to such an arena .. There is also a dedicated TV channel to that and Bullfighting and owning and training of birds is apparently also a popular " pastime " with some members of the military .. What I ain't getting in all this is what Buddha thinks of pitting animals against one another for monetary gain and sadistic jollies .. My bird ( 'scuse the pun ) just shrugs and say's " they do long time cannot stop " .. So they gotta a long way to go before they can considered a modern 21st century society .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unamazedloso Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 What hes trying to say is "Please, please, please PRETEND" to be nice. I know farang are betrer in everyway shape and form and we could never admit to this and get along but we want their money right? Does this include police and all public servents that seem not to understand that job title? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Justgrazing said: Bet they don't include that quaint old medieval bloodsport of cockfighting not uncommon out in the sticks .. Not just out in the sticks... Heck, there's an entire Thai cable TV channel on our cable TV system in BKK devoted to cock fighting.... Disgusting! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zzaa09 Posted October 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2018 Just close the borders and entry points. Shouldn't be bothered. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SOTIRIOS Posted October 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2018 ...in other words..... ...fake it...??? ...555...... ...when they were getting away with 160,000 baht karaoke bills....at will....it was easier.... ....it takes a warped psyche..... ...but some seem to have it ingrained.... ...just look at that warm....(scary)...smile.... ...and the rigid...unnatural pose and position..... ...jeez... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrunner Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Yes. be good hosts and hostesses, don't steal more than you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fex Bluse Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 They are NOT talking about Farang. They are asking Thais to be nice to their Chinese cousins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I've spoken to a few Thais lately who are good hosts, unfortunately they don't have many guests these days as the package tourists get bussed to other accommodation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bendejo Posted October 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2018 12 hours ago, Bluespunk said: That picture alone makes me wary... Good instincts there Mr Bluespunk. A stranger giving you a big smile like that is scarier than someone pointing a gun at you: at least with the gun you know what the threat is. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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