snoop1130 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 PM: Tourism Promotion Must Continue BANGKOK, Aug 7 (TNA) — Tourists’ reservation of about 200,000 hotel rooms was still not enough and the government would come up with new tourism campaigns, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said. He said that he was, however, pleased to learn media report that about 200,000 hotel rooms were booked in both major tourist provinces and less popular ones. Gen Prayut said the government was trying to raise the expected number of tourists from 2 million to 10 million this year. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-493425 -- © Copyright TNA 2020-08-07 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petermik Posted August 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2020 I,m sure T.A.T,s figures when they are announced will match his wishes..... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Surelynot Posted August 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2020 <deleted> is he on about? Where are these tourists going to come from....the vast majority of Thais don't have two satang to rub together and foreigners, thank god, aren't allowed into the country! 4 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YetAnother Posted August 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) 26 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Gen Prayut said the government was trying to raise the expected number of tourists from 2 million to 10 million this year. i cringe every time this guy speaks; we want all the tourists to come back but, but,but ; quarantine, tests that they pay for, restrictions; very expensive ASQ Edited August 7, 2020 by YetAnother 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted August 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2020 37 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Gen Prayut said the government was trying to raise the expected number of tourists from 2 million to 10 million this year. I think 'Gen Prayut said the government was trying to raise the expected number of tourists from 2 people to 10 people this year.' is more appropriate 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mr mr Posted August 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2020 so 8 million people are going to come to thailand in the middle of a pandemic to spend 2 weeks in quarantine while scrambling like idiots to get enough paperwork to save the amazon. am i close ? 6 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted August 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2020 Since most folks I know only are able to take 2 weeks at a time twice a year, there is no way they will fly here to spend a vacation in Quarantine. My daughter who is a nurse practicioner is one of those who only can take a max of 2 weeks off. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grumpy John Posted August 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2020 Sad isn't it! With the restrictions in place tourists will not be coming in great numbers. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post madmitch Posted August 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2020 I think this article must be about domestic tourism but it's dreadfully written. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post billd766 Posted August 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2020 34 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: I think 'Gen Prayut said the government was trying to raise the expected number of tourists from 2 people to 10 people this year.' is more appropriate And more achieveable. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post samsensam Posted August 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2020 “From now on, solutions must be figured out. Understanding must be created especially at the local level to prevent conflicts,” he said. “All parties must understand how to stimulate the local economy. If foreign tourists are allowed in, there must be good preventive measures,” the prime minister said. (TNA) he's speaking but he's not saying anything. how about outlining your plans? tell us what you're going to do? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 What promotion? You do not let anybody in to the country without paying a minimum of 50k baht in quarantine fees. You found a good roll on that one as well? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 One solution to all the problems could be achieved very quickly resign ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brommers Posted August 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2020 He is wearing a mask with an exhaust valve! That nice Mr Anutin needs to tell him that by doing this he is actually spreading his germs and viruses to everyone in his immediate presence. Covidiot! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Benmart Posted August 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2020 12 hours ago, samsensam said: “From now on, solutions must be figured out. Understanding must be created especially at the local level to prevent conflicts,” he said. “All parties must understand how to stimulate the local economy. If foreign tourists are allowed in, there must be good preventive measures,” the prime minister said. (TNA) he's speaking but he's not saying anything. how about outlining your plans? tell us what you're going to do? Double-speak. Many words with no substance. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Gen Prayut said the government was trying to raise the expected number of tourists from 2 million to 10 million this year. 2 million is already a tremendous accomplishment after driving many foreigners out of Thailand and softening the job market for the average Thai before the virus. Guessing the millions of civil servants are making these trips, as they have a guaranteed job in the future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewMciver Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I don't get anything wrong with the thrust of what he is saying. It's vital they keep the tourist infrustructure going and supported until as such time there is a vaccine/effective treatment for tourism to reopen. Without support these hotels, attractions, shopping, nightlife, restaurants would all close down. Thus it would be a double blow when tourism does finally open, there will be a reduced 'load'. Many western countries are doing similar things to protect vital sectors of economy. The UK just announced the government will pay half your meal on weekdays. France are also encouraging domestic tourism with goverment giveaways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLock Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 11 hours ago, sammieuk1 said: One solution to all the problems could be achieved very quickly resign ???? How would his resignation the "solution to all problems" and specifically tourism? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Barmbeker Posted August 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2020 14 hours ago, Grumpy John said: Sad isn't it! With the restrictions in place tourists will not be coming in great numbers. With the restrictions in place tourists will not be coming in great numbers. You made a small mistake- I fixed it for you! You are welcome! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Barmbeker Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 "Dear" PM 1) you are aware that a certain Mr. Anutin is part of your government, right?! 2) are you really so delusional, that you think, people will lock themselves into a 2 week quaranteen, which they pay by themselves, get an additional health- insurance AND a Covid- speed test, which is not even available in many countries! I have 2 families in my close circle of friends who wanted to come to Thailand next year! One was here 4 times already and told me, how much they miss YOUR COUNTRY! They always stayed for 3 to 4 weeks! Can you imagine their shock, when they heard about the hoops they have to jump through, to get back to holiday in their favorite spot? Get off your Thailalaland cloud and join us here, in a place called REALITY! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 If i was allowed to run the Bangkok midnight marathon i would have taken one of those hotel rooms for 3 nights and helped the economy with associated travel costs etc, but as reported on tvf the event is only for thai's, why not make new car sales in fact any purchases only for thai's and as for the expat scheme to rid thailand of dual pricing to help the economy, ha ha ha. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 18 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Gen Prayut said the government was trying to raise the expected number of tourists from 2 million to 10 million this year. Coming from the PM who's MO is "never enough for me" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 012 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 What stinks is that he's deluded enough to think his country holds some intangible over every country in the world. The country was already on the nose, past peak. Covid just slams it shut. He's so deluded that borders into stupidity, ignorance, mental incompacity or mental illness / brain damage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmonman Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Never mind the quarantine or the other prerequisites; they’re not even issuing tourist visas or allowing entry of any kind to all but a few small categories of foreigners in the first place. 10 million domestic tourists seems like a lot. One of these days they’re going to have to come up with some sort of sensible policy to allow those foreign tourists still willing and able to come to do so, or accept massive numbers of bankruptcies and failed businesses in the tourism industry and beyond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmonman Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 3 hours ago, The Barmbeker said: "Dear" PM 1) you are aware that a certain Mr. Anutin is part of your government, right?! 2) are you really so delusional, that you think, people will lock themselves into a 2 week quaranteen, which they pay by themselves, get an additional health- insurance AND a Covid- speed test, which is not even available in many countries! I have 2 families in my close circle of friends who wanted to come to Thailand next year! One was here 4 times already and told me, how much they miss YOUR COUNTRY! They always stayed for 3 to 4 weeks! Can you imagine their shock, when they heard about the hoops they have to jump through, to get back to holiday in their favorite spot? Get off your Thailalaland cloud and join us here, in a place called REALITY! Hoops they have to jump through? Never mind that. Foreign tourists are not allowed - period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 17 hours ago, samsensam said: “From now on, solutions must be figured out. Understanding must be created especially at the local level to prevent conflicts,” he said. “All parties must understand how to stimulate the local economy. If foreign tourists are allowed in, there must be good preventive measures,” the prime minister said. (TNA) he's speaking but he's not saying anything. how about outlining your plans? tell us what you're going to do? Thailand PM speak with forked tongue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A512 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 it is sarcasm at this point black humor, who in the right mind will come with an additional expenses for all this new requirements, I think these "leaders" need a very good dose of reality. Tourism is dead and will keep that status until it returns as it was, if it never happens then find something else to do, or just innovate the sector with tourism at distance ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 5 hours ago, brommers said: He is wearing a mask with an exhaust valve! That nice Mr Anutin needs to tell him that by doing this he is actually spreading his germs and viruses to everyone in his immediate presence. Covidiot! I think you will find that is the dreaded 'Black Spot'..........the end is nigh.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andycoops Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) I saw a Amazing Thailand advert on TV earlier it finished with the strap line, "visit now, amazing Thailand" What a waste of taxpayers money. No tourists are coming when they can't even get a CoE from the embassy, let alone pay tens of thousands of baht for 2 weeks quarantine. Edited August 8, 2020 by Andycoops Spelling errors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Great idea. Book a 15 day holiday in Thailand. spend the first 14 days in state quarantine, and have 1 day's holiday. AT least you will know the cost before you leave home. and be saf from many of the scammers. I can see this being a really popular idea. Prayuth will order the tourists to come and send money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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