I have used the Thai Government Public Health System for major surgery and it was superb but for one major point.   I had to settle the bill direct on discharge.

 

The hospitals don't claim from most, if not all, medical / accident insurance companies, including the Thai companies.   The patient has to settle with the hospital and then go through the process of claiming.

 

To enhance this problem even more, it take two weeks for the report required by the insurance company that details the condition and treatment to be prepared by the hospital.

 

By then the tourist will have a) run out of money, b) gone home, c) whatever you can think up..

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Amazing Trusted Thailand

AMAZING!  TRUSTED THAILAND?

THAILAND.  YOU TRUST?

A few punctuation marks make all the difference.

Never trust anyone who says "Trust me"

I would suggest this is a very high risk campaign.

 

the use of the word ‘trusted’ seems to be intended to refer to covid 10, or the lack thereof, in Thailand, with the inference being that tourists will be “safe” in Thailand.

 

the problem is two fold.
 

Firstly, the government and/or TAT have no absolute control over the virus. An outbreak of a cluster anywhere in Thailand that gets publicity, and the whole campaign goes up in smoke.

 

secondly, the slogan doesn’t categorically specify “trusted” in the covid sense. So any scam, new or old, that gets publicity, and once again the whole campaign goes up in smoke.

 

I can see why there is a desire to leverage a Thailand’s benign covid 10 position, but I’m surprised that a marketing agency would do it in such a high risk fashion.

Trusted?

Trusted they will let the

Chinese in - willy nilly.

 

While making Johnny Farang jump through assorted hoops with silly visa requirements.

 

Im sure many will be watching attentively, and if above proves to be true, im betting it really will be "last nail in coffin" time.

2 hours ago, BobbyL said:

‘Amazing Thailand’ become ‘Amazing Trusted Thailand’.

 

Fantastic re-branding. 

Just don't trust their driving ????

I envisage the slogan bannered on Taxis, and Song Thaew 'TRUST ME I'M THAI'- especially at airports.

"Trust In Thailand" would be better

Huh, What are they smokin ? I want some..

Do Thai taxi drivers still have that sticker on the cab "i love Farang " ? So much L-O-V-E .Amazing Thailand .The Amazing part is true .

3 hours ago, webfact said:

As part of the rebrand, TAT will put health and safety at the forefront of the new promotional campaign with the aim of helping to build confidence among foreign tourists.

Translation:  They will pay lip service to it at every opportunity, but the water at many popular beaches will still remain dirty. 

 

P.T. Barnum would have loved the junta.  Both believe a sucker is born every minute.  

27 minutes ago, pookondee said:

Trusted?

Trusted they will let the

Chinese in - willy nilly.

 

While making Johnny Farang jump through assorted hoops with silly visa requirements.

 

Im sure many will be watching attentively, and if above proves to be true, im betting it really will be "last nail in coffin" time.

Yet jonny farang doesn't need a visa to visit Thailand but Mr Zhao from China DOES. Hmm...so what is the point of your post, other than to distort reality?

4 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

I mean its all I could do to stop from pissing myself when I read this ludicrous new idea.  Where are there minds at "Trusted", Yes trusted to be scammed, trusted to loose your money, trusted to take what you have when asking you to stay on a visa...need I say more.....

Same place as your mind is for spelling of there.  It is THEIR. ????.

So, no more tuk tuks on Phuket ?

41 minutes ago, MrMo said:

I have used the Thai Government Public Health System for major surgery and it was superb but for one major point.   I had to settle the bill direct on discharge.

 

The hospitals don't claim from most, if not all, medical / accident insurance companies, including the Thai companies.   The patient has to settle with the hospital and then go through the process of claiming.

 

To enhance this problem even more, it take two weeks for the report required by the insurance company that details the condition and treatment to be prepared by the hospital.

 

By then the tourist will have a) run out of money, b) gone home, c) whatever you can think up..

 

This was a Government Hospital.

 

Private hospitals, such as Bangkok Hospital, have international insurance staff on hand and will sort out your claims quickly and efficiently.

 

 

3 hours ago, keith101 said:

In order to gain trust from tourists you need to prove that you are continuously testing for the virus not just sitting around waiting for cases to pop up where ever .

Exactly Thailands Covid testing schedule is Thais returning from abroad and a few tests here and their hence the low daily figures.

 

What about daily testing a thousand or a few hundred people at least in every major city nationwide for a true safer picture and providing free tests for all who require it, this may inspire confidence.

 

At the moment the testing is miniscule and farcical in relation to the 70 million population and only an incredible optimist would believe it really reflects the true virus situation across the kingdom.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

with Thailand promoting itself as a destination for health tourism. 

Obviously due to the crystal clear air.

 

'Come, enjoy our wonderful hospitals - we are experts in respiratory problems'

Edited May 19, 20206 yr by KhaoYai

You will see from my profile that I do not contribute much to this site.  However, I have to write that when I read this article I actually laughed out loud.  Trust Thailand is an absolute joke..............I'll stop at that because this, like so many other sites, is watched by those we should trust !!

Yeah, right.  With a grossly overpriced Baht/USD--they'll need more than a new slogan.

' Trusted '  .....   you have got to be joking   !! 

  

Fantastic that means

-the dirty farangs won't have to wear condoms?

-No more deaths on the road? 

-All taxi drivers will stop to pick you up and use their meters?

-Bars and restaurants will be able to sell alcohol?

 

The Land of Smiles will return!

30 minutes ago, robertson468 said:

Same place as your mind is for spelling of there.  It is THEIR. ????.

Please excuse me for using the wrong term and not the possessive pronoun which was the appropriate noun in this case. Please be gentle when you smack the back of my hand now Sister with your ruler ????

Thank you so dearly for helping me become a better writer....

Edited May 19, 20206 yr by ThailandRyan

Now where have I seen that logo somewhere before...?

 

 

 

 

Hmm....?

 

 

 

 

 

 

So the Chinese will be trusted 555 and the westerners are dirty virus spreaders, yep that figures. Limiting tourists to specific locations to monitor them if needed, hmm, yes that will work too. How about the people who have friends in BKK like me or others on work permits, have family here and retirees who cannot get back into the country.

 

It sounds like the quality tourists again who turned out to be cheap Chinese tour groups and even cheaper Indians.

And in this cage we have the rare and endangered "Chicken-Friendly Fox" ????

32 minutes ago, drbeach said:

Yet jonny farang doesn't need a visa to visit Thailand but Mr Zhao from China DOES. Hmm...so what is the point of your post, other than to distort reality?

My point was:

Will the Mr Zhaos also need covid test papers, $100k isurance, 14 day lockdown

? 

 

And id guess the few Johnny Farangs do go to Thailand will be opting for a METV anyway.

Not much point getting 30 days free when you have to do 14days quarantine in Thailand and then another 14 days quarantine in your own country on the way back.

 

I for one, wont be going period..IF there will be hoards of Chinese wondering around.

 

And, IF they let the Chinese in.. un-vetted when whitey has to go through all the health measures, they can definately stick it.

Thailand aint that good..anymore.

10 minutes ago, NightSky said:

Now where have I seen that logo somewhere before...?

 

 

 

 

Hmm....?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yep more plagiarism....or was it on a tramp stamp, I just can not remember.. 

How about a plan to try convincing unhappy expats on their way out to stay ?

3 hours ago, Ranshoko said:

Another ill thought out and desperate dreamland thinking by TAT. Anything can happen between now and October. A lot of people won't have money for vacations. 

But somehow me thinks the " Low Risk Chinese " will be Quarantine Exempt, and will not need a Medical Certificate of Travel.

The only thing they will need is a fat Wallet and cards that are not yet maxxed out.

Well this gives me some hope.  I have a trip back home in mid October with a planned return to LOS for early  November.  At least for now no need to change my travel dates? Maybe I can find a Genie in a bottle and ask for three wishes: 1) World Peace 2) inner Peace 3) Either  Understand Women or grant me clearance to re-enter LOS in November ?? Tough Choices.