Popular Post webfact Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 Come one come all! Thailand's tourism top brass in show of confidence Picture: INN Thailand's tourism "A-listers" turned out in force in Bangkok yesterday to kick off a campaign aimed at creating confidence among tourists for the Christmas and New Year period. Up on the stage in front of a huge banner was immigration chief Lt Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn flanked by tourism police chief Lt-Gen Theeraphon Khupatanon. On BJ's right was president for the occasion Weerasak Kowsurat, Minister of Tourism and Sports, dressed in fetching yellow. On his right was an unnamed person who looked more like the "Grinch of Christmas" as he had unfortunately forgotten to smile. These were flanked by a couple of attractive Thai ladies posing as Santa's helpers and a couple of young men in flimsy white beards who barely made the frame. Completing the line-up was a wide-eyed puppet of a policeman and three black-clad puppeteers. The rank of the puppet was not mentioned in the INN Network article. The backdrop proclaimed in small English letters: "Tourists' Confidence Building during Christmas and New Year Festival for Sustainable Tourism Economic Development" (or TCB during CNY for STED). The message was repeated in slightly larger and more prominent Chinese words. Following this Khun Weerasak went walkabout among the throngs - 1,500 officials and volunteers from the Metropolitan police, drugs suppression, immigration, the Ministry and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration had been invited to the party. There even appeared to be some tourists though this could not immediately be confirmed. Also at the gathering was national police chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda who was seen giving some words of advice to his underling Big Joke. Source: INN -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-12-19 Picture: INN Picture: INN Picture: INN 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAG Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 (edited) Good to see that even the puppet has it's para wings! It's this sort of attention to detail which turns a good campaign into a really great campaign! Edited December 19, 2018 by JAG 3 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petermik Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 Can I have one of santa,s little helpers please.........???? 8 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post evadgib Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, JAG said: Good to see that even the puppet has it's para wings! It's this sort of attention to detail which turns a good campaign into a really great campaign! As does the manikin to the right ???? 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrisinth Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 Campaigns are great if done correctly, just what tourists need. Personally if I saw a lot of uniforms amassed to address issues such as corruption, drugs, violence (towards) and safety for tourists, it wouldn't do much for my confidence as a first or second time visitor. Until those four points (and many more not mentioned) above are addressed, these campaigns are only covering up the core issues which will remain dormant only until the next spectacular against tourists comes to light. I know that sounds very pessimistic from me, but truth answers to nobody no matter how you try to hide it. 8 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Darcula Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 14 minutes ago, webfact said: posing as Santa's helpers Santa is so impressed, he's gonna empty his sack right there on stage. 2 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 Why have the Joke in the photo, as he is waging a 1 man campaign against foreigners. 14 1 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chang_paarp Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 The only people impressed by the amassed collection uniforms with suitable bling is others from the same department. They have not got with the the rest of the world (their customers) that this does not inspire confidence. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 (edited) 36 minutes ago, JAG said: Good to see that even the puppet has it's para wings! It's this sort of attention to detail which turns a good campaign into a really great campaign! He's the one I would consider trusting, though the uniform throws me off! Edited December 19, 2018 by PatOngo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post janclaes47 Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 24 minutes ago, colinneil said: Why have the Joke in the photo, as he is waging a 1 man campaign against foreigners. He's waging a campaign against ILLEGAL foreigners, sorry if you feel yourself targeted by his campaign, as it becomes clear that you have an axe to grind with the man in question 1 1 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAG Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, janclaes47 said: He's waging a campaign against ILLEGAL foreigners, sorry if you feel yourself targeted by his campaign, as it becomes clear that you have an axe to grind with the man in question. There's non so blind as those impressed (dazzled) by a shiny uniform... 11 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dave67 Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 The fella on the left looks like he has rabies 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post poohy Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 12 minutes ago, janclaes47 said: He's waging a campaign against ILLEGAL foreigners, sorry if you feel yourself targeted by his campaign, as it becomes clear that you have an axe to grind with the man in question The man in question is both a puppet of someone high up and out to make a name for himself nothing more nothing less! 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TallGuyJohninBKK Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 How many real dummies in the photo below??? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LazySlipper Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 Wonder what the family of 3 that got beat up in Hua Hin a few years ago would have to say about this... Would they actually consider coming back even if their flight was paid? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 1 hour ago, webfact said: "Tourists' Confidence Building during Christmas and New Year Festival for Sustainable Tourism Economic Development" (or TCB during CNY for STED). That is all well and good and we believe everything because random abbreviations are impressive and Thai officials never lie (or AWG and WBE because RAAI and TONL). 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phuketshrew Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 1 hour ago, webfact said: Tourists' Confidence Building during Christmas and New Year Festival for Sustainable Tourism Economic Development Has a real ring to it - So much more catchy than Amazing Thailand. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dcnx Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 55 minutes ago, janclaes47 said: He's waging a campaign against ILLEGAL foreigners, sorry if you feel yourself targeted by his campaign, as it becomes clear that you have an axe to grind with the man in question May you never accidentally miss a form and may they never change your visa so you no longer meet the requirements. Truth is, you are now and always will be one Somchai and a pen stroke away from being shown the door regardless of what a “good farang” you think you are. 10 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post janclaes47 Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, dcnx said: May you never accidentally miss a form and may they never change your visa so you no longer meet the requirements. Truth is, you are now and always will be one Somchai and a pen stroke away from being shown the door regardless of what a “good farang” you think you are. From the reports of the people involved in the arrests, it is very doubtful that you will be deported when accidentally missing a form, and when they change the rules in a way that I no longer meet the requirements I will have to move on. Same as I expect from foreigners in my home country that don't meet immigration requirements, or are you also fine with that? The truth is that it's their country, and if you can't agree with the rules, you should not be here, and I'm pretty confident that I will not be shown the door by one Somchai and a pen stroke if i adhere to the rules. 3 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yellowboat Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 Nothing says holiday spirit more than beautiful elves accompanying creepy old men. Just had the urge to see where my wallet was. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 And just how will that photo have any impact on attracting first time tourists to come to Thailand or to re-consider visiting Thailand? Beautiful girls giving garlands etc., also not good Some clever thinking for photos about safety might have been more appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 2 hours ago, janclaes47 said: He's waging a campaign against ILLEGAL foreigners, sorry if you feel yourself targeted by his campaign, as it becomes clear that you have an axe to grind with the man in question I have the strange idea the constant razzias are definitely not liked by anyone, but specially the tourists and expats, the legal ones. The press outside Thailand might eventually hook into this news, with more negative results Don't you think so? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zydeco Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 3 hours ago, webfact said: The backdrop proclaimed in small English letters: "Tourists' Confidence Building during Christmas and New Year Festival for Sustainable Tourism Economic Development" (or TCB during CNY for STED). The message was repeated in slightly larger and more prominent Chinese words. What does Christmas have to do with China? 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Is that a dummy or puppet and what's that thing the guy 2nd from the right holding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Nothing wrong with promoting tourism but does this stuff go beyond Thailand's borders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy chappie Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, zydeco said: What does Christmas have to do with China? They sell more plastic crap than the rest of the world put together at Christmas.i think it was about tourists which will include the Chinese over the Xmas period and not just farang. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post happy chappie Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 2 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: How many real dummies in the photo below??? 6 dummies,4 santas and pol maj general somchai short arse. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jim walker Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 Noticed many of the U.K. newspapers are advertising cheap holiday packages 2019 for Cambodia and Vietnam no mention of Thailand 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 3 hours ago, webfact said: Tourists' Confidence Building during Christmas and New Year Festival for Sustainable Tourism Economic Development Catchy slogan! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janclaes47 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 40 minutes ago, hansnl said: I have the strange idea the constant razzias are definitely not liked by anyone, but specially the tourists and expats, the legal ones. The press outside Thailand might eventually hook into this news, with more negative results Don't you think so? I don't know what you have in mind, but presuming you are in Thailand on a legal basis, have you or anyone you know either tourist or legal expat, ever experienced any inconvenience caused by any of the multiple razzia's so far? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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