Koh Samui: Immigration chief pays visit to holiday island as era of "New Normal" cooperation begins

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thailand's immigration chief Lt-Gen Sompoing Chingduang visited Koh Samui and presided over a seminar as preparations continued for a "New Normal" return to tourism on the island that has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. 

 

"Big Oud" was there to encourage a raft of new work practices for his men or Standard Operating Procedures.

 

He also heard opinions from key players in the tourism sector such as restaurant owners, hoteliers and shop keepers. 

 

Immigration is keen to work together with the business operators on the island to present a united front for a place that has been selected as one for an attempted return to tourism normality. 

 

He is also keen to initiate work between immigration and the wider community to inspire confidence and community satisfaction.

 

Source: Thai Rath

 

 

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This will be the ' new abnormal normal ' coming their way.

Basically free holiday for him as nobody there hardly and places are closing or being abandoned left right and centre !

 

Where did I read this brilliant proposal for international tourists?:

Have to take an (highly overpriced) flight with Thai Airways.

Be locked in hotel room(!) for seven days.

After 14 days (negative test) can leave premises wearing a special wristband.

I see a flood of tourists coming in on such conditions.

The united front of self inflicted bankruptcy can now be presented ???? 

Bkk - Samui one of the world's most expensive short haul flights

1 hour ago, Knocker33 said:

Bkk - Samui one of the world's most expensive short haul flights

Not really

 

2.300 baht one way at the moment. Similar to prices 15 years ago.

 

https://www.bangkokair.com/flightdeals/view

The virus and the Thai immigration .... the death of foreign tourism in Thailand. RIP.

10 hours ago, Flying Saucage said:

The virus and the Thai immigration .... the death of foreign tourism in Thailand. RIP.

yeah and every other place on planet earth has no issues at the tourist front because of the virus.  utter nonsense to single out Thailand

On 8/18/2020 at 12:19 PM, huberthammer said:

yeah and every other place on planet earth has no issues at the tourist front because of the virus.  utter nonsense to single out Thailand

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In case you hadn't noticed, this forum is about Thailand.

On 8/17/2020 at 1:12 PM, webfact said:

Immigration is keen to work together with the business operators on the island to present a united front for a place that has been selected as one for an attempted return to tourism normality. 

 

He is also keen to initiate work between immigration and the wider community to inspire confidence and community satisfaction.

How about not locking people in disgusting jails for immigration issues then. Karma's getting him and Thailand for what they do.