rooster59 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Thailand remains most visited destination among Chinese Thammarat Thadaphrom BANGKOK, 13th October 2018 (NNT) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has reported that Ctrip.com, China’s largest and most influential online travel agent, has ranked Thailand the number one global destination among Chinese tourists during this year’s National Day vacation, or the Chinese Golden Week 2018. Thailand comes out on top of Japan, Hong Kong SAR, Vietnam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Korea, among more than 1,000 destinations in nearly 100 countries. Favorite Thai destinations among Chinese tourists include Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, and Chiang Mai. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said China is Thailand’s largest tourist market, and this latest Ctrip’s study shows that the kingdom continues to win the hearts of Chinese tourists with a wide range of attractions, ranging from local experiences, abundant natural beauty and a remarkable variety of activities, including soft adventure, health and wellness, weddings and honeymoons, and sports tourism. This year, TAT is maintaining its target of 10.5-11 million arrivals from China, up from last year’s 9.8 million. Already this year, from January to August, Thailand has welcomed 7.7 million Chinese tourists, generating 423 billion baht. -- nnt 2018-10-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, rooster59 said: Thailand remains most visited destination among Chinese ...that managed to get home alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadgw Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Funny how that has changed in just the past few days... :))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, pattayadgw said: Funny how that has changed in just the past few days... :))) It's not funny, it's a relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 12 minutes ago, rooster59 said: and this latest Ctrip’s study shows that the kingdom continues to win the hearts of Chinese tourists with a wide range of attractions, ranging from local experiences, abundant natural beauty and a remarkable variety of activities, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Overheard something at an airport gate yesterday from some apparently overseas Chinese heading to Shenzen at next gate, they were speaking English with their kids: "Mom you said Thailand is a bad country why is it a bad country?". I was interested in the answer but it never came. The writing seems to be on the wall though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yussiesamui Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Just 5 minited ago I read that Japan was number one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEngBKK Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 4 hours ago, pattayadgw said: Funny how that has changed in just the past few days... :))) Yes it is impressing .... So the learning chinese language in Chiang mai, the chinese quick lane in airport etc worked ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 4 hours ago, DrTuner said: Overheard something at an airport gate yesterday from some apparently overseas Chinese heading to Shenzen at next gate, they were speaking English with their kids: "Mom you said Thailand is a bad country why is it a bad country?". I was interested in the answer but it never came. The writing seems to be on the wall though. Oh seriously? For one family that says that there are 100 who don´t. The Chinese I know love this place so much. In the next 5 years multiply the number of Chinese 3 to 5 fold from current numbers. You will see, this is just the beginning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 5 hours ago, rooster59 said: Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said China is Thailand’s largest tourist market, and this latest Ctrip’s study shows that the kingdom continues to win the hearts of Chinese tourists with a welcoming punch in the gob from a friendly immigration official .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 That is hardly something any other country would proudly present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Best get use to it. They're taken over worldwide. Historic cycles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fex Bluse Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 8 minutes ago, zzaa09 said: Best get use to it. They're taken over worldwide. Historic cycles. Well, when the stream of international manufacturers and other firms continue to leave (its starting already), we will not be seeing so many of them maybe. China is tough but not unstoppable. Once western countries untangle and unplug from China over the next 15-20 years, they will be far less successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 10 minutes ago, Fex Bluse said: Well, when the stream of international manufacturers and other firms continue to leave (its starting already), we will not be seeing so many of them maybe. China is tough but not unstoppable. Once western countries untangle and unplug from China over the next 15-20 years, they will be far less successful. ....and the Eurocentric illusions continue on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the guest Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Everything will be aligned to China, their new paymasters .The farangs will be given a much harder time as we are seeing of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 I hope Cambodia will take over from Thailand as being number 1 in China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 3 hours ago, balo said: I hope Cambodia will take over from Thailand as being number 1 in China. ....or Laos. They're already there in numbers, as well as substantial investments - similar to Cambodia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Thailand is the cheap China that has a bustling tourist market, so what is not to like by the Chinese? I think that with northern China having pretty cold Winters, Thailands tropical weather Is pretty inviting. Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanista Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Thailands massive budget hotel industry is probably the cheapest and best deal in the world. Add to that mostly good all year round climate except mid March to mid May and youve got a booming cheap mass market tourism industry. I dont hold out much hope or future for Thailands coastal environment not even CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Thailand is the cheap country next door to China that can be driven to, railed to, or flown to, so why would China have a problem with wanting to come visit Thailand? Especially when parts of China have cold Winters as well. Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyngai Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 I read on the MSN that Thailand is the #1 destination for budget conscious travelers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 They're everywhere globally.....! Italy, France, Spain etc have literally been overrun by them....Queues for attractions are endless..Venice wants them banned....France introduced limits to the Eifel Tower and other places...the nightmare is growing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 No mention of neighboring Cambodia with the masses of Chinese visiting Angkor Wat - for starters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 4 hours ago, zzaa09 said: ...or Laos. They're already there in numbers, as well as substantial investments - similar to Cambodia. They built 70 casinos owned by the Chinese in Sihanoukville , Chinese now control the city thanks to corrupted officials and western backpackers are fleeing to Vietnam instead. Cambodia is totally out of control, as long as foreigners invest money in the country they can get away with almost anything, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydeco Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 23 hours ago, rooster59 said: including soft adventure, Or maybe not so soft in some cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Beware the Yellow Peril ???? Long been the fabricated angst of the beloved West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Phuket numbers in Golden Week looked well down on the previous couple of years, however this could be due to the diminishing number of tourists. Ctrip, as far as I know and I could be wrong, don't get involved in zero baht tourism, concentrating more on the independent traveller, and it's they who've come out with these figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 On 10/14/2018 at 8:34 AM, Stargrazer9889 said: Thailand is the cheap China that has a bustling tourist market Is it really? I order loads of stuff from China, because even when counting in the postage it's still cheaper than here. Yes I know, I'm contributing to the problem but got no real choice as most of the DIY stuff here is the lowest quality China produces in it's sweatshops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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