webfact Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Chinese tourist market now recovered: MOTS video screenshot BANGKOK - The Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS) has reported that the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand has recovered and is now showing growth. The Minister of Tourism and Sports Weerasak Kowsurat, also commented on the welcoming ceremony for the 10 millionth Chinese visitor to Thailand, saying that the event is part of a campaign by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to promote Thai tourism by the Chinese, along with the presentation of a positive image of Thailand. He said one-third of 30 million annual international visitors to Thailand are from China, while this year marks the first where the number of Chinese visitors reached 10 million persons. The TAT now believes the Chinese market has recovered and will continue to grow, with 2018 figures showing 5-7% increase year-on-year, and generating 590 billion baht in revenue, which is considered 10-12% growth. -- nnt 2018-12-24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 May I be the first to congratulate Thailand on a job well done! ???? Well done Thailand on turning the down-trend around so quickly, also getting the accurate numbers together to let us all know this wonderful news in such a short space of time. Only question is, where are you hiding them? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 It's about time the junta employed a spin doctor that was actually believable, not one providing figures fabricated to try and impress the masses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LomSak27 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 7 minutes ago, webfact said: The TAT now believes the Chinese market has recovered and will continue to grow WooHoo! And just when I was getting worried, its all over ...... cause TAT says so that's why So long sad timesGo long bad timesWe are rid of you at lastHowdy gay timesCloudy gray timesYou are now a thing of the past Happy days are here againThe skies above are clear again So let's sing a song of cheer again Happy days are here again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 When I see more than ten buses in the latex shop car park; When we have Chinese tour guides knocking on the door for rooms; When the local street food stores are standing room only; When I see buses stopped on after he other outside the 7-Eleven; When I hear other tourists complaining about the Chinese again; Then I will believe the Chinese are back. It probably will happen but it seems the minister has held his press conference a little early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 This ministry ought to be the most efficient one in the entire government apparatus. A mere three days ago, the MOTS announced that "growth figures are still negative," meaning Chinese tourist arrival numbers continue to FALL. Three days on, the market has suddenly recovered and "shows a growing trend." Bravo, Thailand! You truly have cultured a ministry there whose efficiency is nothing short of being truly miraculous. But: In my immediate neighborhood there is a hotel built to exclusively accommodate Chinese tour groups. While in the past I could observe up to twelve large tour buses arriving every single evening spewing out hundreds of Chinese visitors, this has trickled down for the past six months or so to only two or three buses. Well, I must perhaps be living in an area where the MOTS's wonder cure has not yet taken effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 I dont see this increase around Rawai seafood market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcula Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 56 minutes ago, webfact said: Chinese tourist market now recovered Almost like a phoenix....rising from the ashes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 57 minutes ago, webfact said: welcoming ceremony for the 10 millionth Chinese visitor to Thailand, I am having a welcoming ceremony for the 10 millionth female visitor to my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Yippi, Thailand is saved!!!! In the mean time worst high season in a decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: I am having a welcoming ceremony for the 10 millionth female visitor to my house. What you offering? Free packet of mama noodles ????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youlike Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Congratulations Thailand, now be smart and don't kill them (again)....just push them in the goldshops, give them free water and hope for the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 2 hours ago, webfact said: The TAT now believes the Chinese market has recovered and will continue to grow, with 2018 figures showing 5-7% increase year-on-year, and generating 590 billion baht in revenue, which is considered 10-12% growth. My mother used to call old junk T A T .. Wonder what she'd make of The T A T above .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Thaiwrath said: It's about time the junta employed a spin doctor that was actually believable, not one providing figures fabricated to try and impress the masses. Who was the "spin doctor" during the Iraqi 2003 "war" Sharaf or something along those lines, wonder if he is looking for gainful employment now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 8 minutes ago, CGW said: Who was the "spin doctor" during the Iraqi 2003 "war" Sharaf or something along those lines, wonder if he is looking for gainful employment now? Comical Ali that is .. Word has it he didn't get past the first interview for post of positive promotion exec' sometimes referred to as chief pork pie seller .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 1 hour ago, NCC1701A said: I am having a welcoming ceremony for the 10 millionth female visitor to my house. And what award or prize will she receive? I have a hunch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 1 hour ago, BestB said: What you offering? Free packet of mama noodles ????????? "Noodle" is a term that's probably not too far-fetched in this case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun Loong Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Sad news for Thailand and other tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetpeter Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Oh Goodness! How did TAT do it? 48hrs doom and gloom and suddenly Chinese people at the drop of a hat cancelled everything, found a tour group and came rushing to Thailand! Amazing Thailand! really amazing! Now about the exchange rate, what can they do about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetpeter Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Misterwhisper said: And what award or prize will she receive? I have a hunch... A big bowl of crabs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 4 hours ago, Thaiwrath said: It's about time the junta employed a spin doctor that was actually believable, not one providing figures fabricated to try and impress the masses. The current government, like alle governments before and after, all over the world are free with the truth. The TAT in my view, raises the figures into the realm of................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 3 hours ago, NCC1701A said: I am having a welcoming ceremony for the 10 millionth female visitor to my house. Better check her date of expiry before you make such offers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Tzzzz and there are still people doubting that Joseph Goebbels reincarnated, is alive and well, and works under the name Elvis Banana Wong (Chinese passport) on a generous salary in the capitol of a tropical country after he was granted a lifelong visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiman123 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 1997??? many many unsold empty condos.....the lights are on but nobody is home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 MOTS is not how I would pronounce it???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsider Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Wow. Problem solved with just free visa. I'm sure the Chinese cancelled all their travel plans made months ago, and flocked to Thailand to enjoy the free visa before the deadline. Well done Khun Weerasak Kowsurat and Thailand, for solving this issue while we were still being born yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amse Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Talk to the van & bus tourist drivers, they say like-wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobby Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 4 hours ago, NCC1701A said: I am having a welcoming ceremony for the 10 millionth female visitor to my house. Would love to come ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobby Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Please can someone find the brain cell it the Thai tourism dept and then plug it in I’m in Pattaya and last years the roads where blocked all the time with tour buses full of chinese and others now the streets are empty as the shops and bars so where are they all I was in Bangkok last week and all you have there is Arabs and Indians its a total joke also the brain cell that decided to close Pattaya beach on Christmas Eve stoping the tourist we have from relaxing on the beach so they can put more sand so when the tourists go home they can say we will not go there again the same brain cell did it last Christmas as well you have to had it to them they do no how to F.U.C.k things up ???????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Because it is now safer than ever ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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