Popular Post webfact Posted February 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2020 Virus side-effects on tourism By THE NATION Fewer tourists were seen on Saturday (February 1) at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha or Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram and the adjacent Grand Palace in Phra Nakhon district of Bangkok. One of the most popular tourist attractions in Bangkok has been visited only by small groups of foreign tourists who had either arrived in Thailand by chartered flights or have been staying in the Kingdom since before the outbreak of the new coronavirus, which has substantially impacted the number of foreign tourists throughout the country. Even those visiting the temple on Saturday were wearing face masks to protect themselves from infection. The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce has forecast that if the outbreak prolonged until March, it could cost the Thai tourism industry between Bt80 billion to Bt100 billion or between 0.5 percentage point and 0.7 percentage point of the country’s gross domestic product. The number of Chinese tourist arrivals in Thailandis expected to decline by 2.4 million in the first half of this year as a result of the novel coronavirus outbreak in the country, according to TMB Analytics, an economic analysis division of TMB Bank. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30381427 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-02-03 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted February 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2020 25 minutes ago, webfact said: The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce has forecast that if the outbreak prolonged until March, it could cost the Thai tourism industry between Bt80 billion to Bt100 billion or between 0.5 percentage point and 0.7 percentage point of the country’s gross domestic product. One guy on the net that seems to be on the level with statistics , puts forward the theory that mid to end of April will be the peak. If it continues to rise with 2% death rate of infections then March seems a pathetically bad assumption. Thai tourism has gone for this year. The theory of 'I survived the Wuhan flu I really need a Thai holiday' is a pipe dream. Better to shut up shop for the year and protect what you have and you own people. Buy hey, money talks and some TAT general will be made to look bad if they dont talk up ridiculous predictions 5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fforest1 Posted February 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2020 (edited) If the tourist numbers are down till March?.....I bet the Corona mess might very well be lasting longer than this.... On the bright side look for record low shrimp prices in the markets... Edited February 2, 2020 by fforest1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 The photos are pointless unless they can provide some photos showing a normal day at the temple before the virus scare to compare with. I still see plenty of people there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post baansgr Posted February 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2020 Jomtien is wonderful at present , no tour buses anywhere...even the air seems cleaner. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt1591 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 23 minutes ago, tropo said: The photos are pointless unless they can provide some photos showing a normal day at the temple before the virus scare to compare with. I still see plenty of people there. Never been? Anyone familiar with the sights would know that they are typically crammed in elbow to elbow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend49 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 2 hours ago, tropo said: The photos are pointless unless they can provide some photos showing a normal day at the temple before the virus scare to compare with. I still see plenty of people there. They have no news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RotBenz8888 Posted February 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2020 Terribly silent from TAT. Waiting for them to admit the numbers are down(Just kidding). 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geriatrickid Posted February 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2020 3 hours ago, fforest1 said: If the tourist numbers are down till March?.....I bet the Corona mess might very well be lasting longer than this.... On the bright side look for record low shrimp prices in the markets... After seeing how Thailand "farms" shrimp, I have not eaten shrimp in some time. I invite you to look at Thailand aquaculture and judge for yourself. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vascoda Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Pattaya looks serene with only Russian and Indian tourists and without group tour Chinese buses that hog small pattaya alleys. Beer bars were doing some business but not as much as before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfiddler Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Geez, how many tourists do they want ! It looks reasonably busy to me, as were the beach pics posted the other day. Sometimes I thing the government will only be satisfied when there are 5 tourist per square metre, and it is obvious that in many areas there is an ecological inability to deal with so many ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beggar Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 What I am missing on this photo is that these statues don't also wear masks... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 4 hours ago, Curt1591 said: Never been? Anyone familiar with the sights would know that they are typically crammed in elbow to elbow. Obviously not, but it shouldn't be a prerequisite if a journalist is trying to make a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Isaan sailor Posted February 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2020 Too bad the regime has chosen to side with China for their economy. Look at the mess they’re in now. 7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrTuner Posted February 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2020 Soon the Grand Palace might really close. Imagine the scamming tuktuk drivers being right. 3 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon1 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 5 hours ago, baansgr said: Jomtien is wonderful at present , no tour buses anywhere...even the air seems cleaner. which jomtein were you at.... 2.5 pollution 150++ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiekerjozef Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 This one is still the best: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 6 hours ago, tropo said: The photos are pointless unless they can provide some photos showing a normal day at the temple before the virus scare to compare with. I still see plenty of people there. I wondered if the maps showed the nearest hospital ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiekerjozef Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, Curmudgeon1 said: which jomtein were you at.... 2.5 pollution 150++ why does everybody suddenly believes an app? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiekerjozef Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 3 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said: Terribly silent from TAT. Waiting for them to admit the numbers are down(Just kidding). TAT is working on a corona conspiracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 13 minutes ago, hotchilli said: I wondered if the maps showed the nearest hospital ? I think ATM's and money changers have priority! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwak250 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 15 minutes ago, spiekerjozef said: why does everybody suddenly believes an app? lol Seems better than believing an ex-sas trooper at the bar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 27 minutes ago, spiekerjozef said: why does everybody suddenly believes an app? lol Probably because it's not a Thai app. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Have all these people stopped eating, how do you eat wearing a face mask ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 21 minutes ago, kwak250 said: Seems better than believing an ex-sas trooper at the bar. I'm ex-CIA but I know what you mean. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 TAT put all their (Chinese) eggs in the same basket, (pushed westerners out) and here is the outcome.... someone once said "everything that happens to you is a result of your own actions" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eryomia Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Too bad = ( I had a trip to Thailand planned. I wanted to relax with my family. But I decided to postpone the trip due to outbreaks of the virus. I hope this epidemic stops and it will be possible to travel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthemountain Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 8 hours ago, baansgr said: Jomtien is wonderful at present , no tour buses anywhere...even the air seems cleaner. Yes you are right the tour buses were a nightmare but you are wrong about the air quality, unfortunately the AQI is still at more than 150 at the moment (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) https://www.airvisual.com/thailand/chon-buri/pattaya and even with the actual wind, the fog is still present like you can see on my photo just taken now from my balcony (13h30 2/3/2020) you can see the Pattaya tower in Pratamnak but hardly see the Jomtiem condos they are all in the ''smoke'' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 52 minutes ago, kingofthemountain said: Yes you are right the tour buses were a nightmare but you are wrong about the air quality, unfortunately the AQI is still at more than 150 at the moment (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) https://www.airvisual.com/thailand/chon-buri/pattaya and even with the actual wind, the fog is still present like you can see on my photo just taken now from my balcony (13h30 2/3/2020) you can see the Pattaya tower in Pratamnak but hardly see the Jomtiem condos they are all in the ''smoke'' are you near the B2 south pattaya hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthemountain Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 12 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: are you near the B2 south pattaya hotel? Not really on the map it's seems to be at 2 or 3 kms from my location i am more near King Power Pattaya but on the other side of the Sukkhumvit road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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