Travel agents warned not to advertise “Vaccine Tours”

[webfact]

 

Thai tourism authorities have warned travel agents not to use the term “vaccine tour” in their advertisements, even though such tour programs are allowed, and urged them to list all the details of their tours for their customers’ information, to avoid misunderstandings.

 

Director-General of the Department of Tourism, Anan Wongbenjarat, said Wednesday that tour operators cannot use the word “vaccine” as a marketing tool and advised them to use the words “health tour” instead.

 

He said details, particularly the vaccination process, must be provided and that it is necessary to make clear to customers that travel insurance will not cover health conditions and allergic reactions related to vaccines received.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/travel-agents-warned-not-to-advertise-vaccine-tours/

 

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[ukrules]

Oh, I think they will continue doing whatever they want and just ignore this 'advice'

 

Nobody will listen to these low level morons.

 

[ezzra]

They use to advertise tours with "happy ending" they can still do it and call it "healthy ending" No?...

[metisdead]

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[bluesofa]

(from the link above)

"Thai tourism authorities have warned travel agents not to use the term “vaccine tour” in their advertisements, even though such tour programs are allowed, and urged them to list all the details of their tours for their customers’ information, to avoid misunderstandings."

{snipped} "tour operators cannot use the word “vaccine” as a marketing tool and advised them to use the words “health tour” instead."

 

How come this has never been done to companies encouraging tourists to visit Thailand:

Not to use the term "golden sandy beaches" but instead, "littered with rubbish and raw sewage" to avoid misunderstandings.

Not to use the term "friendly jet-ski operators" but instead, "rogue traders trying physically threaten them with false damage claims" to avoid misunderstandings.

[ikke1959]

Control, control, everything must be controlled in the land of freedom as they say. No government is afraid that a lot of people will do the travel and that cost the officials money. No spending in Thailand and no selling of jabs. Ban this tours is their advice. for the  greed

[1duckyboy]

"Vaccine Tours" gives the Thai leaders a tremendous loss of face.

[Yorkshire Tea]

Soon to introduce "permission to travel abroad" screening of locals...

[Scott]

The mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, was on television and said that tourists visiting the city could get a vaccine.   They will even be offering the vaccine in Times Square.  

 

[bluesofa]

4 minutes ago, Scott said:

The mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, was on television and said that tourists visiting the city could get a vaccine.   They will even be offering the vaccine in Times Square. 

Careful!

This will surely be listed here as false news and access to it blocked pronto.

[internationalism]

the government has monopoly on vax program and tries to censor use of language.

Tourist insurance is required for visa, but thai insurers also offer separate covid vax side effects policies.

 

Thailand had a chance to become hub of vax, if they only ordered them on time the last year. Some travellers would come , even with quarantine, to avoid covid waves in their own countries and have a choice of different vax in thailand.

Edited May 7, 2021 by internationalism

[4MyEgo]

Where there is a buck to be made, you can sure bet on the Thai's to get in on the action real quick, whether they deliver or not, is for those stupid enough to pay the money.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Thai tourism authorities have warned travel agents not to use the term “vaccine tour” in their advertisements, even though such tour programs are allowed, and urged them to list all the details of their tours for their customers’ information, to avoid misunderstandings.

So what word should they use instead of vaccine?

[bluesofa]

6 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

So what word should they use instead of vaccine?

Visiting a wellness clinic.

[petermik]

8 hours ago, 1duckyboy said:

"Vaccine Tours" gives the Thai leaders a tremendous loss of face.

Arrogance does not acknowledge loss of face....

[Deli]

1 hour ago, internationalism said:

the government has monopoly on vax program and tries to censor use of language.

Tourist insurance is required for visa, but thai insurers also offer separate covid vax side effects policies.

 

Thailand had a chance to become hub of vax, if they only ordered them on time the last year. Some travellers would come , even with quarantine, to avoid covid waves in their own countries and have a choice of different vax in thailand.

 

This would have required some planning ahead and logistics. 2 things Thais are not well known for. And foreigners don't get a WP for that ????

 

[connda]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Thai tourism authorities have warned travel agents not to use the term “vaccine tour” in their advertisements, even though such tour programs are allowed, and urged them to list all the details of their tours for their customers’ information, to avoid misunderstandings.

 

Director-General of the Department of Tourism, Anan Wongbenjarat, said Wednesday that tour operators cannot use the word “vaccine” as a marketing tool and advised them to use the words “health tour” instead.

Anyone using the term "vaccine tour" will be whipped with a handful of wet Bami Noodles and publicly shamed!!!  You've been warned!

[mtls2005]

4 hours ago, Scott said:

The mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, was on television and said that tourists visiting the city could get a vaccine.   They will even be offering the vaccine in Times Square.  

 

 

 

I watched his presser, this seems to be an "idea" at this point.

 

And are tourists supposed to hang around for 3 or 4 weeks for the second dose?

 

Start spreading the news
I'm leaving today
I want to be a part of it

 

 

Yes, quite a few states seem to not require a residency test. Some even waive a citizenship test.

 

 

 

[Fromas]

I can see it now ---  15 day Spa & Wellness Tour * USA *