Visa exempt for Chinese and Indian tourists proposed to boost tourism in Thailand

[tomauasia]

It just keeps getting worse. Maybe they need to read the hookers on dating sites. NO Indians NO Arabs and now obviously NO Chinese lol.

[cardinalblue]

Nana Plaza doesn’t do Indians...

[sahibji]

45 minutes ago, gtm2k said:

Before the intellectuals on this thread light up concerning arrival of indian tourists - take a deep breath !

The top 5 destinations that indians most visit are -
https://www.hellotravel.com/stories/most-visited-countries-indians

Singapore, UAE, UK, US and then Thailand

So please dont worry, we will always only have left over change to spend here...

singapore is for the shopping experience; u a e is also for shopping; uk is very likely visiting relatives and the u s is shopping and leisure.

[sambum]

5 minutes ago, Thaidream said:

Thailand would be better off simply realizing that  tourism for 2020 is finished.  the schemes they are  pursuing will do nothing to enhance tourism/

 

During this period- it's time to clean up the beaches; make the water  blue again and train staff how to market , advertise and service tourists.

 

Once the virus has eased- international roadshows to Europe; North and South America should welcome the tourists back by promising lower prices and a great experience.

 

The Thai Government needs to inform the Immigration Department to stop asking people why they come to Thailand; and just stamp the people in according to their Visa type.  A smile and a welcome should be the norm.

 

The Government needs to suspend taxes on hotel guests and restaurant taxes as well as any taxes on alcohol. This will allow  places of business to lower prices .

 

Any place that  sells alcohol and wants to remain open- can do so 24/7.  The nonsensical alcohol selling hours at stores need to be rescinded.

 

No double pricing anywhere for anything.

 

Every Taxi needs to use a meter and take any passenger anywhere without argument.

 

Tolls everywhere need to be stopped to ensure traffic moves smoothly.

 

You want tourists back when the virus is contained-not now when it can be spread and is not contained.  You take the hit now; plan for the near future and take care of all the negatives that drive tourists away.

You'd be better off sending a letter to Santa Claus asking for that lot!

[sahibji]

4 hours ago, whiteman said:

What a Joke   

it is an effort. hope it works - clutching the straw.

[lovethai123]

31 minutes ago, crabbie2020 said:

I am leaving LOS soon. I knew this day would come when this beautiful country would be flooded by the worst and second worst tourists in the world.

 

RIP Thailand. I loved you but I now hate you.

So you hate Thailand because they are letting other nationalities? Do you expect a country to only allow you but not allow other countries? Do I smell some racism around here? 

[sahibji]

1 minute ago, sambum said:

You'd be better off sending a letter to Santa Claus asking for that lot!

sambum you have done a brilliant summation - relevant and truthful.

[davidstipek]

You really want to Boost Tourism here?

 

REALLY??

 

2 things are needed and this includes for India and China!

 

1: Raise the value of U.S. Dollar in relationship to the Thai Baht by 6-8 Baht per Dollar. (This is more where it should be anyway!).

2: Offer Visa Exempt Status to U.S. and British Citizens! One additional stipulation... They screw-up it any way, no matter how big or small they will be deported and Barred for life. This also applies to Thai... Any attempt to Harm any Tourist, in any way and results in a conviction 5 million Baht Fine. 2.5 million for Provincial Law Enforcement, distributed to Offices Involved in arrest of person/persons involved. 2.5 Million to Tourist National Fund to Improve Total Picture of Tourism here. Any conviction resulting in the crime committed will have automatic 10 year sentence will max reduction for any reason... 2 years! 

 

These two things will do massive Benefits to Thailand! Plus and added Bonus of Improving Exports 200%, Putting Thai's back to work. Raising Mom and Pop shops income 500% along with Major Stores 250%. Aslong as you don't screw up and raise prices!! Profit should be made on Volume of Items sold... Not on Price of each Item!

 

Thai Dream... This would go along with my proposal above...

 

Thailand would be better off simply realizing that  tourism for 2020 is finished.  the schemes they are  pursuing will do nothing to enhance tourism/

 

During this period- it's time to clean up the beaches; make the water  blue again and train staff how to market , advertise and service tourists.

 

Once the virus has eased- international roadshows to Europe; North and South America should welcome the tourists back by promising lower prices and a great experience.

 

The Thai Government needs to inform the Immigration Department to stop asking people why they come to Thailand; and just stamp the people in according to their Visa type.  A smile and a welcome should be the norm.

 

The Government needs to suspend taxes on hotel guests and restaurant taxes as well as any taxes on alcohol. This will allow  places of business to lower prices .

 

Any place that  sells alcohol and wants to remain open- can do so 24/7.  The nonsensical alcohol selling hours at stores need to be rescinded.

 

No double pricing anywhere for anything.

 

Every Taxi needs to use a meter and take any passenger anywhere without argument.

 

Tolls everywhere need to be stopped to ensure traffic moves smoothly.

 

You want tourists back when the virus is contained-not now when it can be spread and is not contained.  You take the hit now; plan for the near future and take care of all the negatives that drive tourists away.

 

But then again... we are all free to Dream the Whole World! But I think it is about time for Thailand to Wake Up!

 

Edited February 18, 2020 by davidstipek

[sahibji]

1 minute ago, lovethai123 said:

So you hate Thailand because they are letting other nationalities? Do you expect a country to only allow you but not allow other countries? Do I smell some racism around here? 

pure racism - not good for anybody. 

[jlwilliamsjr18]

They already have VOA. Duh?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Thailand#Thailand_visa_policy_map

[emptypockets]

Five pages of the usual racist foaming at the mouth comments.

Can someone explain in simple terms why the Chinese should not be allowed to enter under the visa waiver scheme? Wuhan virus is irrelevant in this context as they can get a free VOA right now, virus or no virus.

Nothing will change except a speedier transit through immigration control

 

[sahibji]

Just now, davidstipek said:

You really want to Boost Tourism here?

 

REALLY??

 

2 things are needed and this includes for India and China!

 

1: Raise the value of U.S. Dollar in relationship to the Thai Baht by 6-8 Baht per Dollar. (This is more where it should be anyway!).

2: Offer Visa Exempt Status to U.S. and British Citizens! One additional stipulation... They screw-up it any way, no matter how big or small they will be deported and Barred for life.

 

These two things will do massive Benefits to Thailand! Plus and added Bonus of Improving Exports 200%, Putting Thai's back to work. Raising Mom and Pop shops income 500% along with Major Stores 250%. Aslong as you don't screw up and raise prices!! Profit should be made on Volume of Items sold... Not on Price of each Item!

 

germans and the hungarians travel fair bit to destinations providing value for money.

[emptypockets]

1 minute ago, davidstipek said:

You really want to Boost Tourism here?

 

REALLY??

 

2 things are needed and this includes for India and China!

 

1: Raise the value of U.S. Dollar in relationship to the Thai Baht by 6-8 Baht per Dollar. (This is more where it should be anyway!).

2: Offer Visa Exempt Status to U.S. and British Citizens! One additional stipulation... They screw-up it any way, no matter how big or small they will be deported and Barred for life.

 

These two things will do massive Benefits to Thailand! Plus and added Bonus of Improving Exports 200%, Putting Thai's back to work. Raising Mom and Pop shops income 500% along with Major Stores 250%. Aslong as you don't screw up and raise prices!! Profit should be made on Volume of Items sold... Not on Price of each Item!

 

US and UK citizens are on the visa exempt scheme already.

Tell the US government to set their policy levers to increase the value of their dollar.

 

[Thian]

4 hours ago, DeeMak9 said:

Are they not aware that these proposals are actually killing tourism?

And ruining their reputation even more.

[sahibji]

8 minutes ago, cardinalblue said:

Nana Plaza doesn’t do Indians...

 

11 minutes ago, tomauasia said:

It just keeps getting worse. Maybe they need to read the hookers on dating sites. NO Indians NO Arabs and now obviously NO Chinese lol.

that is racist man, loud and clear.

[sahibji]

3 hours ago, PatOngo said:

Oh? Did they ever have any?

they had but somewhere they got muddled up

[sahibji]

3 hours ago, clickblade said:

Never mind visa's for free. Thailand should be closing it's boarders to China till the coronavirus is under control.

have they not done it yet?

[MikeyScars]

Mama Mia! 

Another 88 infected from the Diamond Princess cruise in Japan, bringing the total to 542 just from that ship alone!

254 infected out of 542 are asymptomatic!

Forget about it!!!

 

[lovethai123]

10 minutes ago, jlwilliamsjr18 said:

They already have VOA. Duh?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Thailand#Thailand_visa_policy_map

That's 15 days for voa. Visa exempt is 30 days.but I never saw majority indians staying that long. 

[lovethai123]

19 minutes ago, tomauasia said:

It just keeps getting worse. Maybe they need to read the hookers on dating sites. NO Indians NO Arabs and now obviously NO Chinese lol.

It is a girl's choice who she dates for a short time. ????????????

 

I have seen profiles which say arab only. Individual choices.

[lovethai123]

20 minutes ago, cardinalblue said:

Nana Plaza doesn’t do Indians...

And I think indians don't care about that. Mostly ladyboys there and generally indians don't go for ladyboys. 

Indians go to pattaya and hang out at the pristine pattaya beach in evening to find love.

 

Some of them may try to get a group deal though ????????????????

[ParkerN]

19 minutes ago, lovethai123 said:

So you hate Thailand because they are letting other nationalities? Do you expect a country to only allow you but not allow other countries? Do I smell some racism around here? 

What woke nonsense. It used to be 'Reds under the bed', now it's racists.

 

Must be really dismal seeing racism wherever you go and whatever you do, still, if you want to be woke, that's your right. I suppose.

 

Gimme a break.

[maprao]

1 hour ago, globalspark said:

Been checking hotel room rates still far to high. The hotels continually are playing stupid games .With the  advent of the internet tourist around the world  always check rooms  rates, airline tickets, and what visa is required, My situation is a little different were as my wife is a Chinese living in Australia  so the 30 day visa would be  a great help.

Last year my wife was treated like a criminal  on her VOA  and she said she would never go back to Thailand. As I am half  way through Dental Treatment in Thailand  has put me in a difficult position and looking at Vietnam to complete the treatment.

as I have stated previously  when Tourists find  other  holiday destinations they are hard to get back. The Thai tourist board needs to start acting very fast before it is all lost.

 The land of smiles has gone a long time ago so they need to start looking after the goose that lays the golden egg.

Just tell her you are continuing your dental treatment in Pattaya. I assure you she will come with you.

[Thaidream]

21 minutes ago, sambum said:

You'd be better off sending a letter to Santa Claus asking for that lot!

I doubt even Santa; the tooth fairy or anyone elese could influence the powers that are to make the right choices.

[Soikhaonoiken]

Yep, Visa exempt, and another 2 days added to songkran that will get the tourist numbers above 40 million...... NOT,   these people talk absolute B.S.

[lovethai123]

22 minutes ago, davidstipek said:

You really want to Boost Tourism here?

 

REALLY??

 

 

These two things will do massive Benefits to Thailand! Plus and added Bonus of Improving Exports 200%, Putting Thai's back to 

 

But then again... we are all free to Dream the Whole World! But I think it is about time for Thailand to Wake Up!

 

Well written. Not gonna happen. Sorry

Edited February 18, 2020 by lovethai123

[British Bulldog]

4 hours ago, DeeMak9 said:

Are they not aware that these proposals are actually killing tourism?

... and Tourist !

[connda]

What a magnificent idea.  They should follow that up by subsidizing direct flights from Wuhan province to Bangkok and Phuket.  

"Thailand’s tourism industry has been left reeling after China last month banned all outbound group travel. "

Perhaps Thailand didn't get the memo? 

[FarFlungFalang]

4 hours ago, Creasy said:

Fools are running out of ideas.

 

You mean they are running out of bad ideas because they have used most of those up there are still plenty of good ideas left to choose from,but those ideas are likely to cause loss of face,so it's just no good for now.

[observer90210]

It is not enough to make foreigners want to come.

They need to be treated well so that they will come back

 

Prices in the country need to be cheaper and goods of better or equivalent quality as back home,  if you want foreigners to spend in Thai malls.

 

The THB must be sold at a cheaper rate. Actually Thai Bhat far to high.

 

Taxis, restaurants, service providers must be educated as to behave better with tourists, foreigners in general. In today's world, you cheat one foreigner, the next 10 minutes, the whole world is aware with social media.

 

Thailand also needs to realise that today it's not only light skin caucasians who have money, Indians, Chinese and other ethinies are big spenders and often are richer then the regular Cheap Charlies that did haunt the suburbs of Bangkok 20 years back. Naturally the jealous will say they drink with 5 straws, poo all over etc. But one needs to face the fact, the dogma for the new spenders has changed.

 

The retirees living in Thailand are also a valuable source of publicity for tourists. Treat the retirees with harsh immigration rules, and they report it back home and it discourages people from wanting to visit.

 

Get better looking hookers entertainers in the bars and regulate their prices. As currently such services are cheaper back in Spain or France.

 

Don't think foreigners, tourists, retirees are fools anymore. People know how to compare, where the best deals are. Europe is getting far cheaper for many goods and services then in Thailand.

 

Either Thailand adapt, or Thailand loose Europe visitors (and mainly their money).

 

Edited February 18, 2020 by observer90210