ChakaKhan Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 8 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said: very rarely recognise, take responsibity for, or correct any of their mistakes Reminds me of a certain someone I just voted out...currently stewing in florida... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stygge Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Maybe Thailand need a quick fix. Tanzania has declared itself covid free and won´t be needing any vaccine thanks to a revolutionary green smoothie consisting of local vegetables. I´m surprised enterprising thais hasn´t come up with a lucky covid amulet yet. It works for traffic so why not for covid? No vaccine needed and welcome tourists. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post varun Posted February 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) Thailand killed tourism to Thailand, not COVID. COVID was merely the gasoline poured over the entire tourism industry, but the Somchai's in charge lit the match. som nam na Edited February 7, 2021 by varun 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 6 hours ago, thaibook said: Pilotman, if your old airline uses the 'plane in your picture flights would be exciting but I do not think you would be carrying many tourists. good fun though. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/6/2021 at 11:19 AM, bdenner said: Why hasn't this clueless jerk been fired yet. He is not in touch with reality and never has been. Why is he clueless? He doesn't have General in front of his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamNoone88 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 They had it so good for so long ... what could have possibly gone wrong? Well it did. Like the Titanic, the unsinkable ship..... Complacency, not Covid, is the silent killer of companies and economies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 He could be wrong and it could be sooner. Today Thailand only has 237 cases of Covid. Looks like they have saved the day again, and tourists will be here soon. Oh happy days, the coffers will be filled, the brown envelopes will flow, and the partying will soar to new heights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 There is a major problem with countries self regulating and reporting on covid testing because of a conflict of interest i.e. if for example a country such as Thailand were to invest in 100% population testing that could reveal a significant covid infection , that would be detrimental to their valued tourist industry . Most of the western world reporting is taken in good faith to be reasonably accurate as opposed to many Asian countries reports . In summary the WHO should be involved in global testing which should lead to unbiased test reports . However it seems that WHO needs some updating in its makeup in order to improve its credence . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 1 minute ago, ThailandRyan said: He could be wrong and it could be sooner. Today Thailand only has 237 cases of Covid. Looks like they have saved the day again, and tourists will be here soon. Oh happy days, the coffers will be filled, the brown envelopes will flow, and the partying will soar to new heights. It has to happen for the well being of so many Thais......personally, on a very selfish level, I have loved lockdown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 18 hours ago, Muhendis said: Yes. He does fit in rather well doesn't he. But he is not a general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fex Bluse Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Stygge said: Maybe Thailand need a quick fix. Tanzania has declared itself covid free and won´t be needing any vaccine thanks to a revolutionary green smoothie consisting of local vegetables. I´m surprised enterprising thais hasn´t come up with a lucky covid amulet yet. It works for traffic so why not for covid? No vaccine needed and welcome tourists. @Natai Beach didn't you mention something about a Thai vaccine consisting of strong Thai herbs and chilis? What phase of testing is the Thai vaccine at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbbooboo Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/6/2021 at 4:10 PM, Pesche said: Well, Maybe it would be a good time now to "think outside of the box" and NOT "inside" like they still do! (Vaccine Pass, yes/no quarantine and other nonsense...) Maybe time to put down a REAL strategy how to WELCOME future Tourism (instead of stubbornly continue with their ridiculous and draconian Immigration standards!!) Maybe time to offer FREE VISA at arrival for 30 days, Friendly, affordable and simple Retirement Visa by year, Multi-Entry Visa for residents and much more! Better English at schools to be more competitive? Finally understand that Thailand is NOT the only holiday destination in the world! Finally understand that Thailand IS NOT the center of the world! Finally understand the use of tolerance while inviting other cultures and stop with their ridiculous, arrogant 'Thainess-Attitude"! Finally understand that it is NOT the wealthy elite who will resuscitate the 20% of GDP but rather the "mister normal" who will buy at the noodle shop and discover touring this blessed Land Of Beauty! The wealthy stay at their 5 Star Resort and don't go around to discover or have a few drinks at the little Bar or eat in the small, traditional restaurant. Just my Salt & Pepper Well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patong2021 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/6/2021 at 12:10 AM, Pesche said: Well, Maybe it would be a good time now to "think outside of the box" and NOT "inside" like they still do! (Vaccine Pass, yes/no quarantine and other nonsense...) Maybe time to put down a REAL strategy how to WELCOME future Tourism (instead of stubbornly continue with their ridiculous and draconian Immigration standards!!) Maybe time to offer FREE VISA at arrival for 30 days, Friendly, affordable and simple Retirement Visa by year, Multi-Entry Visa for residents and much more! Better English at schools to be more competitive? Finally understand that Thailand is NOT the only holiday destination in the world! Finally understand that Thailand IS NOT the center of the world! Finally understand the use of tolerance while inviting other cultures and stop with their ridiculous, arrogant 'Thainess-Attitude"! Finally understand that it is NOT the wealthy elite who will resuscitate the 20% of GDP but rather the "mister normal" who will buy at the noodle shop and discover touring this blessed Land Of Beauty! The wealthy stay at their 5 Star Resort and don't go around to discover or have a few drinks at the little Bar or eat in the small, traditional restaurant. Just my Salt & Pepper All very nice, but useless if Thailand is seen as the land of Covid. The priority must be to vaccinate the population with an effective vaccine and to provide the necessary annual booster. No one will want to travel to a country where the risk of Covid 19 and its variant is high. They will go to safer options. Maybe, Europeans and North Americans will take the next 2 years to discover safer places like South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 33 minutes ago, Fex Bluse said: @Natai Beach didn't you mention something about a Thai vaccine consisting of strong Thai herbs and chilis? What phase of testing is the Thai vaccine at? I had it for breakfast this morning, It is called Som Tam, with Bala 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Denis Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Patong2021 said: All very nice, but useless if Thailand is seen as the land of Covid ??? Seen by whom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 21 hours ago, Fex Bluse said: Forward-thinking countries invested in vaccines early on. Some countries put money into multiple vaccine candidates. Thailand did not and are thus at the back of the queue. They were too busy telling the world they were "covid free" whilst doing almost no testing. Thailand deserves to wait now while all the properly managed countries who dumped billions into the vaccines get the vaccines first. and some countries with all the benefits of 'education' and resources ended up with the highest death rates in the world - 'forward thinking' 'properly managed' ? biggest lines of bs I've heard all week ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baansgr Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 06/02/2021 at 12:07 PM, internationalism said: tourism is 18% of gdp, but the international one is only 12%. problem with domestic tourism is now that very few have disposable income. During songkran they would rather visit families in provinces, maybe stopping for a night at some cheaper hotel, but they won't be staying for extended holidays. Bangkokians would traditionally travel to by car within 3-4h drive You know more than TAT about tourist GDP...he clearly stated 20% or more and that's international. It's obvious how reliant Thailand is on foreugners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internationalism Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 30 minutes ago, baansgr said: You know more than TAT about tourist GDP...he clearly stated 20% or more and that's international. It's obvious how reliant Thailand is on foreugners yes, I do read wiki, and he and you don't. he just said "His comments come as industry leaders have urged the government to save what is left of the ailing tourism sector - 20% of Thai GDP at least - before it is too late and there is nothing for foreign tourists to return to." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/6/2021 at 11:19 AM, bdenner said: Why hasn't this clueless jerk been fired yet. He is not in touch with reality and never has been. Too well connected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fex Bluse Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 3 hours ago, from the home of CC said: and some countries with all the benefits of 'education' and resources ended up with the highest death rates in the world - 'forward thinking' 'properly managed' ? biggest lines of bs I've heard all week ???? And, others have convinced daft, probably poorly educated and skint blue collar retirees that they have beaten the virus. Let's see who comes out on top in the mid term. Some seem to be freezing to death without coal and stealing rice from SEA countries because they can't feed their borg. ???????????????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct99q Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 10 hours ago, Stygge said: I agree with you there but "looking the other way" money from controling tourist fueled bars and nightclubs now closed is a great loss. Very true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiujunn Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 On 2/6/2021 at 7:26 PM, TaoNow said: The third group are the budget, world travelers who were attracted to Thailand for its lax enforcement of minor drug offenses (e.g., weed). If you mean young farang, travelling the world - they left Thailand long ago. For them, Thailand is a boring destination where they had to travel with mom and dad, as a kid, 20 years ago. It is just another Cancún or Mallorca. They go to Myanmar and Laos, Beijing, Berlin and NZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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