Popular Post webfact Posted June 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2020 TAT to discuss redirecting international bookings for domestic trips to boost tourism By THE NATION Yuthasak Supasorn The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will discuss with hotels, airlines and online travel agents the idea of swapping customers’ bookings for flights to foreign countries and accommodations there for domestic flights and accommodations instead. TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn said he wanted flight bookings to foreign countries and reservations for overseas accommodations, which customers couldn’t use due to the Covid-19 crisis, to be converted into domestic flights and accommodations. This would stimulate domestic tourism in the second half of the year, he explained. Customers who agree to swap their international bookings for domestic ones will receive an incentive in the form of a discount. TAT estimates that the scheme would redirect 50 per cent of Thai bookings from the foreign tourism market back to Thailand. Domestic trips would increase to 12 million persons, he said. “TAT must quickly find new strategies to stimulate tourism, after Japan planned to restart flights to low-risk countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand,” the governor added. Last week, TAT discussed two tourism stimulus packages with the Commerce Ministry, one being “Tyo Pan Suk” (Travelling and Sharing Happiness) and the other being a scheme to help officials who have been directly involved in tackling the virus. Under the first package, tourists aged 18 or older could register to receive vouchers for hotel discounts. People who use the vouchers to check in at hotels will receive discounts on rooms, restaurants and spa treatments and get souvenirs at lower prices. Around 4 million will be eligible. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30389228 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-06-08 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2long Posted June 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2020 Great! So after paying for a proper flight to somewhere like Japan, and a hotel there, one can instead take Nok Air to Nakhon Nowhere and be put up in a nasty little short time hotel. Sounds fantastic! 5 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Boomer6969 Posted June 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2020 45 minutes ago, 2long said: Great! So after paying for a proper flight to somewhere like Japan, and a hotel there, one can instead take Nok Air to Nakhon Nowhere and be put up in a nasty little short time hotel. Sounds fantastic! Nah, but girls living in Lad Prao would be given a free BTS ride to Sukhumvit, and a room at Nana hotel, instead of their trip to MPs in Korea, or the Middle east. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted June 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2020 OMG I hope they are going to refund the Bt90k difference ..................... any mention of that ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petermik Posted June 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2020 7 hours ago, smedly said: OMG I hope they are going to refund the Bt90k difference ..................... any mention of that ? Please....they have come up with what they think is a great idea...don,t complicate it with the reality of their insanity..... 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mavideol Posted June 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn said he wanted flight bookings to foreign countries and reservations for overseas accommodations, which customers couldn’t use due to the Covid-19 crisis, to be converted into domestic flights and accommodations. no surprise here, TAT normal non sense, Monday, weekly posting .... 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted June 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2020 oh yeah ... I have a ticket to Vietnam & Nikko hotel booking .... but they'll offer a rtn flight to Hua Hin staying at Lilly's hotel ... WOW !! 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted June 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2020 Yuthasak.... You cannot be serious, surely. Good job i am sitting down, or else i would have fallen over laughing, at that crazy nonsense. 5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trainman34014 Posted June 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2020 So; a two week trip to Tasmania becomes a two week trip to Trat, how nice ! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 It's a good idea in lieu of being able to travel internationally. Better having a domestic holiday than a refund or flights from THAI that you probably will never see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffggi Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will discuss with hotels, airlines and online travel agents the idea of swapping customers’ bookings for flights to foreign countries and accommodations there for domestic flights and accommodations instead. Is that a straw passing by..............LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfHuy Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 58 minutes ago, steven100 said: oh yeah ... I have a ticket to Vietnam & Nikko hotel booking .... but they'll offer a rtn flight to Hua Hin staying at Lilly's hotel ... WOW !! you mean Willy's hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 27 minutes ago, AlfHuy said: you mean Willy's hotel. ok... Willy's .... is that a good one with stained mattresses, air-con never cleaned and smells, shower doesn't work and free sh_t coffee in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jonclark Posted June 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2020 1 hour ago, smedly said: OMG I hope they are going to refund the Bt90k difference ..................... any mention of that ? What 90K difference??? The hotels and flights in Thailand will adjust their prices upwards to accomodate any price difference and offer 'equal value'. 1 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traubert Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Perhaps its not aimed at the entitled foreigner. Perhaps it's for the Thais? You can collect your voucher later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d2b2 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 2 hours ago, steven100 said: oh yeah ... I have a ticket to Vietnam & Nikko hotel booking .... but they'll offer a rtn flight to Hua Hin staying at Lilly's hotel ... WOW !! Ummm no flights to Hua Hin. The airport previously offered only one flight a day... to Kuala Lumpur 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Traubert said: Perhaps its not aimed at the entitled foreigner. Perhaps it's for the Thais? International tourist bookings? Entitled Thais. Edited June 8, 2020 by Enoon 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saminoz Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 It was njcie of them to discuss with airlines, tour operators etc. WHAT ABOUT THE PAYING CUSTOMER?!!! DUMBASSES 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta408 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I don't believe this is going to fly - excuse the pun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GreasyFingers Posted June 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2020 I am not a Thai basher but after having some extensions done I have to stop using this expression that was frequent: You cannot be that stupid. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Burma Bill Posted June 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2020 6 hours ago, trainman34014 said: So; a two week trip to Tasmania becomes a two week trip to Trat, how nice ! and you may end up with the "trots"!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cali farong Posted June 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2020 Almost everyday a new scheme to bring back all the tourists? Aint gonna happen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Clutching at straws and silly headline grabs that are just plain daft. If you have nothing sensible to contribute, simple!............. Keep your mouth shut! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 8 hours ago, Boomer6969 said: Nah, but girls living in Lad Prao would be given a free BTS ride to Sukhumvit, and a room at Nana hotel, instead of their trip to MPs in Korea, or the Middle east. Thai girls , have been primed / instructed, to make foreigner , welcome more , than before.. Every little bit helps . Amazing Thailand .. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, webfact said: he wanted Not about what you want dude .. Its what fare paying passengers with booked flights will accept and as already alluded to by other member who wants to trade an Int' flight for a poxy internal flight staying in the back of beyond .. And you bet some of the major tourist attractions likely to be visited will no doubt require some sort of adjustment in their favour .. They won't miss the opportunity to claw some back off anyone who takes up on this .. Edited June 8, 2020 by Justgrazing Sp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 (edited) Forget this nonsense TAT, give me the numbers. "40 million domestic travellers to Phuket next month." That's better. Edited June 9, 2020 by Oziex1 Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Although I have my doubts about the acceptance of this scheme by those who have international holidays booked. it should be noted that Thailand has a lot of great resorts and some great things to do, for those who might take up this offer. I doubt they would accept an invitation to a cheap guest house in Nakhon Nowhere as suggested by other posters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baansgr Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Hey, a week in Tokyo...would get you 6 months in Samui... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trolleen Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 The basic thing to know to everyone who do not work in hospitals as a doctor or nurse. Vietnam want to open a border with Europe. Thailand want to open a border to Vietnam. One people arriving with coronavirus from Europe to Vietnam will contaminate vietnamese people. Vietnamese people go to Thailand as a tourists contaminate Thai people. It is only question of time. And basic mathematics. I m my clever man but even I understand the basic issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trolleen Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Basic economics : domestic tourism can not stimulate tourist sectros unless the domestic pep or have a good ecomoni and can travel a lot. International tourism bring money from outside the country to stimulate ecomoni to prosperity and wellness. Am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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