rooster59 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Ambassadors arrive for Phuket test trip By The Phuket News The ambassadors from 15 countries and their spouses arrived in Phuket today (Nov 14). Photo: PR Phuket PHUKET: Diplomats and spouses from 15 countries arrived in Phuket today (Nov 14) to begin a three-day visit that is hoped to build confidence among tourists to holiday on the island. The delegation, which included ambassadors and their spouses, landed at Phuket International Airport at 11:30am to be greeted by Phuket Vice Governor Piyaphong Chuwong and his wife Mrs Natthaporn, and Phuket airport General Manager Thanee Chuangchoo. Also present to greet the arrivals were Kosin Phonmang, Chief of the Phuket Passport Office, and Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, President of the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA) President, who was instrumental in organising the visit. Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/ambassadors-arrive-for-phuket-test-trip-77982.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2020-11-14 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, rooster59 said: begin a three-day visit t ah i see; privilege = no quarantine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post beechbum Posted November 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, YetAnother said: ah i see; privilege = no quarantine If you flew down from BKK do you think they'd make you quarantine? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, YetAnother said: ah i see; privilege = no quarantine Ambassadors normally live in the capital city which is Bangkok. Does anyone need to quarantine when they fly from Bangkok to Phuket? Of course they don't................???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Be nice to know which ambassadors are enjoying this generous freebie. Anybody know? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alianware Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 What do these ambassador have to do with tourists ?? Tourists will only come if there will be no stupid visa regulation and other requirement. These ambassador cannot ask mass tourists to come even if they want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnotover Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 50 minutes ago, champers said: Be nice to know which ambassadors are enjoying this generous freebie. Anybody know? They are wearing masks so as not to be recognised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anterian Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 This is just one of the many perks that ambassadors and their staff and families enjoy, so remote from us plebs who pay their salaries, relocation costs medical expenses and pensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 1 hour ago, anterian said: This is just one of the many perks that ambassadors and their staff and families enjoy, so remote from us plebs who pay their salaries, relocation costs medical expenses and pensions. You have to remember that 13 is not many, out of over 100 (?) embassies. I am from the UK and would wonder; doubt even; if governance allows for acceptance of such inducements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 I fail to see what the problem is with their arrival. If anything, it shows their willingness to listen, verify and observe what Phuket is doing to protect their citizens. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 16 hours ago, champers said: Be nice to know which ambassadors are enjoying this generous freebie. Anybody know? I wouldn't go to Phuket even if you payed me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 17 hours ago, Upnotover said: They are wearing masks so as not to be recognised. Just like robbing a bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katatonic Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 18 hours ago, YetAnother said: ah i see; privilege = no quarantine Ambassadors tend to already be here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katatonic Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 17 hours ago, anterian said: This is just one of the many perks that ambassadors and their staff and families enjoy, so remote from us plebs who pay their salaries, relocation costs medical expenses and pensions. This is actually what they do for a living: represent their countries and accept official invitations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katatonic Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 18 hours ago, alianware said: What do these ambassador have to do with tourists ?? Tourists will only come if there will be no stupid visa regulation and other requirement. These ambassador cannot ask mass tourists to come even if they want to. Have you never accessed your country's embassy website? These people write the official guidelines for tourism from their respective countries, so totally relevant to tourism even in the current situation, which can change. Pretty obvious, not sure why it needs pointing out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 2 hours ago, hotchilli said: I wouldn't go to Phuket even if you payed me. And you are in the Phuket forum because? Trolling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Psimbo Posted November 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2020 3 hours ago, hotchilli said: I wouldn't go to Phuket even if you payed me. That's OK, you won't be missed. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Somtamnication said: And you are in the Phuket forum because? Trolling? Just another of the 'I don't go there but it's cark' brigade. Nothing to see here. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB40 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Ridiculous. Have they been jailed in ASQ's? Not allowed to leave their rooms for at least 3 days? This peoples income do not compare at all with "normal" tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lingba Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 what are they testing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukKrueng Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 13 hours ago, UB40 said: Ridiculous. Have they been jailed in ASQ's? Not allowed to leave their rooms for at least 3 days? This peoples income do not compare at all with "normal" tourists. Read some of the comments above. They travelled from BKK, why would they have to be quarantined? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 On 11/14/2020 at 8:19 PM, YetAnother said: ah i see; privilege = no quarantine I wonder if the Hungarian Ambassador was present! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 On 11/14/2020 at 8:30 PM, champers said: Be nice to know which ambassadors are enjoying this generous freebie. Anybody know? To answer my own question, 15 countries are listed in today's press. Represented by ambassadors, deputy ambassadors or consuls they are: Czech Republic, Chile, Poland, Holland, Russia, Luxembourg, Singapore, Nepal, Mexico, Indonesia, Kosovo, Belgium, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechbum Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) On 11/15/2020 at 1:05 PM, hotchilli said: I wouldn't go to Phuket even if you payed me. And yet your continually commenting in the Phuket forum. Get a life... Edited November 16, 2020 by beechbum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susco Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 On 11/15/2020 at 1:05 PM, hotchilli said: I wouldn't go to Phuket even if you payed me. How about if they paid you instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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