PM: Tourism Promotion Must Continue

[snoop1130]

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

 

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[petermik]

I,m sure T.A.T,s figures when they are announced will match his wishes.....

[Surelynot]

<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!

[YetAnother]

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

[RichardColeman]

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

[mr mr]

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 ? 

 

 

[ThailandRyan]

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.

[Grumpy John]

Sad isn't it!  With the restrictions in place tourists will not be coming in great numbers.  

[madmitch]

I think this article must be about domestic tourism but it's dreadfully written.

[billd766]

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.

[samsensam]

“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?

 

 

[Matzzon]

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?

[sammieuk1]

One solution to all the problems could be achieved very quickly resign ???? 

[brommers]

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!

[Benmart]

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.

[yellowboat]

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. 

[AndrewMciver]

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. 

[DLock]

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? 

[The Barmbeker]

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!

[The Barmbeker]

"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!

[Almer]

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.

[hotchilli]

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" 

[Alex 012]

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.

[charmonman]

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.

[charmonman]

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.

[billd766]

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.

[A512]

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 ????

[PETERTHEEATER]

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..........

[Andycoops]

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.

[Robin]

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.