sambum Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 “There is always room for improvement, of course, but as a rule I believe our inventory of tourism products is well suited to attract visitors for many years to come,” Yuthasak Supasorn, the TAT’s governor, told the FT." I wouldn't have expected him to say anything else! The TAT should be renamed "House of Nero"! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Chatting to a young lady in the UK yesterday, well travelled, been to Phuket recently, not going back. I asked any particular reason - just didn't really enjoy the experience, beach not so good, sea too rough, too comercialised. Well having first arrived in Phuket 30 years ago I can confidently state had she holidayed there at that time she would have returned, the whole atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, wide open spaces, little traffic, full of smiling faces. I used to be a regular visitor to Phuket, but the speed of development provided no inclination to return, for over 10 years now, and I suspect it is much worse than when I came to the conclusion Phuket was lost to profiteering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRG23 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 On 8/24/2019 at 9:17 AM, notasmartassknowitallfarag said: The real question is why did the boat sink and the answer is greed. Spot on. This is Thailand, after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misab Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 On 8/24/2019 at 8:35 AM, RotBenz8888 said: I think the strong Baht has a much bigger impact than that boat accident. I agree 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 On 8/24/2019 at 8:34 AM, Youlike said: It's the only way the Thai will learn that safety is important..... Now it is reported that they are fixing up the boat and putting it back into service 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebua Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Of CourseSent from my PCT-L29 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron jeremy Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 On August 24, 2019 at 2:50 PM, Soikhaonoiken said: It's the Baht which is strong, and affects all world currency, but unfortunately it hits harder on countries that there currency is weakest, hence Brits, Aussies, are going to Vietnam, Cambodia etc where thire Currency is not as strong, and gives better value for money. Currency in Cambodia is US dollar, when factoring in the exchange rate, not as great value as Vietnam. But still good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I didnt think holiday makers would be that bothered by the exchange rates but it seems that they are, some of my friends are not coming this year they said about the exchange rates 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 On 8/24/2019 at 8:56 AM, mdmayes said: The sinking of the boat was the tipping point. From a nautical perspective, it was the tipping of the boat that was the sinking point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 On 8/24/2019 at 1:36 PM, Boatfreak said: and has any lesson been learned from the accident? Yes. If you're going to auction the hull of a haunted shipwreck, give it a new name first. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 On 8/24/2019 at 11:19 AM, PatOngo said: No, the Thaitanic is full of Thais! I heard it was the fault of some Jewish guy on the Titanic. Goldberg, Sachsberg or Iceberg. All sound the same to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seancbk Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 21 hours ago, anemone said: I really think it is the general attitude to foreignerswith visa and permit getting so hard to obtain in recent year, so much focus on the "bad guys" that they make all the "good guys" scared, tourist and foreingers feel like criminals just coming to Thailand 99.9% of tourists have no issue with their visas, no issue with TM30 etc and aside from perhaps seeing a 'good guys in / bad guys out' poster at the airport probably have no idea about that policy either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaan sailor Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, seancbk said: 99.9% of tourists have no issue with their visas, no issue with TM30 etc and aside from perhaps seeing a 'good guys in / bad guys out' poster at the airport probably have no idea about that policy either. As an expat, I can deal with TM30 (actually my wife’s responsibility), and the Visa hoops they make us jump through. It’s the damned high Baht that infuriates me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy P Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 On 8/24/2019 at 11:17 AM, BritManToo said: And nearly all the western currencies are doing just as badly. But the sad truth is, all the other countries around Asia are much more tourist friendly these days. Thailand has just become a bit uncomfortable, and a bit expensive. Tourist friendly yes but tourists are not going their in numbers. , there coming to Thailand which is why the Baht is strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy P Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 4 hours ago, Ron jeremy said: Currency in Cambodia is US dollar, when factoring in the exchange rate, not as great value as Vietnam. But still good. And what makes it strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Percy P said: Tourist friendly yes but tourists are not going their in numbers. , there coming to Thailand which is why the Baht is strong Da Nang was packed with tourists last month, coach load after coach load of them. This beach is 10Km long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 6 hours ago, seancbk said: 99.9% of tourists have no issue with their visas, no issue with TM30 etc and aside from perhaps seeing a 'good guys in / bad guys out' poster at the airport probably have no idea about that policy either. Yes, it's the ones that stay away, and go elsewhere that have the issues - hence tourism in Phuket is apparently at least 30% down - but don't worry - the man from TAT will fix it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker2100 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 On 8/26/2019 at 9:51 AM, seancbk said: 99.9% of tourists have no issue with their visas, no issue with TM30 etc and aside from perhaps seeing a 'good guys in / bad guys out' poster at the airport probably have no idea about that policy either. Everytime they tell a frequent visitor to get a Non-O visa and you say "I don't have 800k Baht" they look confused. Most of them have no idea. They wonder why you just don't go down and pick up a Non-O. Easy peasy. I think they are not told some things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterbkk99 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 On 8/24/2019 at 8:23 PM, Youlike said: Plus the professional service of the staff is much higher in said countries which is very important for a lady spending big money on a purse. Exactly. Shopping in Thailand is a very uncomfortable experience. First they put a lot of pressure on you to buy. Then if you politely leave without buying, they treat you with unbelievable arrogance and contempt. Happens consistently and almost every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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