Popular Post webfact Posted January 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2021 Tourists miss Pattaya and will return, says tourism chief Picture: Ruk Siam News Pattaya's secretary of entertainment and tourism gave mixed messages in an interview with media outlet Ruk Siam News. Damrongkiat Phinitkarn said that the second wave of the virus had not come as such of a shock as the first wave of the pandemic to Pattaya's entertainment industry. He described the industry as ready for whatever is thrown at them. That being said, the pubs, bars, clubs and discos were suffering greatly. Many had closed when they didn't have to. This was because the public have been so spooked by the second wave that they are not going out at all. He described bars and clubs as being socially responsible in closing. They were experiencing more than 50% fewer customers. Some who had pinned hopes on Christmas trade had had their hopes dashed. Asked about recovery he trotted out the usual observations that Pattaya is a world class resort. Chinese, Koreans, Hong Kongers and Europeans were waiting for the country to reopen. As soon as it does they will head to Pattaya first. "They 'khit theung" (miss) Pattaya", he claimed. He put his hopes on Thailand rolling out a vaccine from England. Source: Ruk Siam News The reality of the New Year at Pattaya was well summed up in a vlog by popular blogger "Dan About Thailand", notes Thaivisa. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2021-01-06 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chang_paarp Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 1 hour ago, webfact said: As soon as it does they will head to Pattaya first. "They 'khit theung" (miss) Pattaya", he claimed. The challenge is getting out of and then back into Oz, the government is making it difficult in both directions with over 30,000 people trying to get back into the country but no flights and beds in isolation. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nout Posted January 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2021 23 minutes ago, Chang_paarp said: The challenge is getting out of and then back into Oz, the government is making it difficult in both directions with over 30,000 people trying to get back into the country but no flights and beds in isolation. Australia is not even mentioned in the article! 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petermik Posted January 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2021 Not rocket science to say the Tourists will return...the big question is when..and what numbers 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted January 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2021 And a warm welcoming smile with a hassle free stay awaits except for vaccinated Brits that could be barred ???? 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post madmen Posted January 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2021 First restore walking st to its former glory if they want international tourists. Pattaya has zero else going for it. 7 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 11 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said: And a warm welcoming smile with a hassle free stay awaits except for vaccinated Brits that could be barred ???? Update, apparently not if one reads the Newspaper. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Oldie Posted January 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2021 Entertainment industry = booze & sex for high quality tourists Is there anything else? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Natai Beach Posted January 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2021 28 minutes ago, madmen said: First restore walking st to its former glory if they want international tourists. Pattaya has zero else going for it. And not forget where it all started. The birthplace of Thai gogo, the Tahitian Queen. Long live the Tahitian Queen. 2 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted January 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2021 57 minutes ago, petermik said: Not rocket science to say the Tourists will return...the big question is when..and what numbers ...and will there be anywhere left for them to stay after hotel closures, anywhere to eat after restaurant closures and any bars to drink after they've packed up and gone home. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazySlipper Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Nout said: Australia is not even mentioned in the article! Nor is Canada (lol) or America or Brexit... As I always say... the Commonwealth countries are naught in the eyes of the world... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted January 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2021 Coming back to what exactly ..............???? obviously the person who wrote this has not had a walk around town .....LOL 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chelseafan Posted January 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2021 52 minutes ago, Oldie said: Entertainment industry = booze & sex for high quality tourists Is there anything else? The world famous snake farm... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Town Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 And stop inflating the baht. Otherwise there are plenty of other countries offering better deals. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaiyen Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Chang_paarp said: The challenge is getting out of and then back into Oz, the government is making it difficult in both directions with over 30,000 people trying to get back into the country but no flights and beds in isolation. I have heard that Thai will stop flying to Perth. Only Sydney and Melbourne. That will stop a lot of Aussie tourists, if it ever happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 42 minutes ago, jaiyen said: That will stop a lot of Aussie tourists, if it ever happens Air Asia will fill the gap.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr mr Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 5 hours ago, webfact said: He put his hopes on Thailand rolling out a vaccine from England. we will take your vaccine but not your tourists. no shot for you 1 year !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 No tourists will be allowed to come to Thailand, without quarantine when they return to their home after their holiday, until a significant portion of the Thai population has been vaccinated, and that could take 18 months to 2 years, possibly longer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupermarineS6B Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 3 hours ago, jacko45k said: Update, apparently not if one reads the Newspaper. Yes, Brits are welcome again, even if they have the "Black Death"...... Seems as though they've worked out how much they spend in the joint........ Hilarious ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupermarineS6B Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 46 minutes ago, mr mr said: we will take your vaccine but not your tourists. no shot for you 1 year !! Them dirty farangs again saving the day with their vaccines...... I bet Anutin gets the first batch....... True irony.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 He's right. Just when will that be possible though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nout Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 4 hours ago, RichardColeman said: ...and will there be anywhere left for them to stay after hotel closures, anywhere to eat after restaurant closures and any bars to drink after they've packed up and gone home. Says someone from 6000 miles away 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLa Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 5 hours ago, petermik said: Not rocket science to say the Tourists will return...the big question is when..and what numbers 2027 and 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 4 hours ago, LazySlipper said: Nor is Canada (lol) or America or Brexit... As I always say... the Commonwealth countries are naught in the eyes of the world... Isn't India as well one of them ???? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLa Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 I think this is a more likely outcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scammed Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 i tell them dont bother now when its a ghost town 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Pie 47 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 4 hours ago, jaiyen said: I have heard that Thai will stop flying to Perth. Only Sydney and Melbourne. That will stop a lot of Aussie tourists, if it ever happens. Well I won't be coming back then if that is correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Pie 47 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 3 hours ago, jacko45k said: Air Asia will fill the gap.... Not really lot of people don't like stopovers Perth- Bangkok Thai Airways 6.5 hours non stop Perth-Don Mueang stop in KL 11 to 14 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 36 minutes ago, Nout said: Says someone from 6000 miles away Makes no odds to me, we have a good house, my wife us an excellent cook, we dont eat out or go out drinking. . Long as I can get back to my family, makes no difference to me if mass tourism comes back or not. I only fear for those that lose their jobs, hotels, restaurants and livelihoods 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 12 minutes ago, Meat Pie 47 said: Not really lot of people don't like stopovers Perth- Bangkok Thai Airways 6.5 hours non stop Perth-Don Mueang stop in KL 11 to 14 hours What about via Singapore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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