If  they took indefinite  leave it would be better, and its  not  like anyone would  notice anyway.

8 hours ago, BoonToong said:

You couldn't make this stuff up....

you could it  just wouldn't be as believable.

Tourism?  With a Baht this high, who would come to Thailand?

we really have to wonder if they do check what they are going to post/say before posting/saying it.... credit be given for not being afraid of looking/sounding st.... unbelievable

10 hours ago, webfact said:

Tourism minister to ask Cabinet to allow officials to take extra leave

Actually it is a great idea. Inept officials do less damage if they don't have to show up for work. 

 

10 hours ago, ICELANDMAN said:

How many days or months he needed to make such a brilliant idea ?

Probably 2 days he spent traveling. 

21 hours ago, webfact said:

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said he would ask the Cabinet today (Tuesday) to grant an extra two-day holiday to government officials and state enterprise employees to boost tourism.

While all the minions have to keep working.... nice thought minister!

Beyond stupid. Nuff said....

13 hours ago, Isaan sailor said:

Tourism?  With a Baht this high, who would come to Thailand?

Millionaires from India?

Not needed now, arrivals up by 5.6%, or was he telling porky's ?

22 hours ago, webfact said:

grant an extra two-day holiday to government officials and state enterprise employees to boost tourism.

in other countries?

22 hours ago, Vacuum said:

Perhaps he's been to that THC-Clinic mentioned in another thread?

Perhaps that's why he wants the extra two days off! 

TM 30 , horrific road deaths and drivers, dual pricing, high baht, high cost of living yep that should bring in more Tourists, but then so many govt officials are unusually wealthy so for them yes have more holidays you can even stop the traffic so their motorcades can continue to their 5 star resorts and not a baht spent by them.

18 hours ago, 30la said:

This minister makes me more and more confused, first proudly announcing that tourism has increased, then he wants to keep the nightlife open until 4am to attract more tourists and for this he wants to make an inspection trip to Italy, now he wants a two-day trip more vacation for government employees to increase tourism!
Do you really want to increase the number of tourists?
1. Eliminate crime (taxi drivers and bus drivers).
2. Convince the central bank to adjust the value of the Baht.
3. Let the tourists not be discriminated.
4. Eliminate many restrictions (drink alcohol during elections or other internal festivities).
5. Eliminate the two-price policy.
Etc. Etc. Etc. Etc.

But but but, just shows you that farangs don't understand ???????? 

Perhaps he thinks if he gives them extra time off stuff might move more smoothly...He does have a point....????