TAT chief says October reopening plan for ten provinces will need to be reassessed in light of pandemic

[itsari]

2 hours ago, Misterwhisper said:

Yes, Mr. Yutthasak. If you want to accept foreigners' money you also will have to accept their germs. One thing is not possible without the other, I'm afraid.

 

But even IF the country were to open up, what makes you think that foreigners even would want to come? After all, under the current out-of-control situation, there would be a considerable risk they might BRING BACK an infection FROM Thailand. See? It works BOTH WAYS.

Thank you Mister  Whisper , I am pleased there are people out there that think the same as my self . Foreigners  will stay home or look where they feel safe . Thailand is not safe now .

[alant]

3 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

Prayuth "Master plan" ?

That should be substituted with (another) "Delusional plan" !

plan?

[Saltire]

1 hour ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

There are already other baskets. Thailand is a major assembly point for computer components and small appliances (air-cons) as well as automobiles. It is also has significant aquaculture and agriculture growing and processing/export sectors. The Thai ship of state isn't in any danger of foundering because of limited foreign tourist arrivals (much to the chagrin of some).

Yes I agree, what I am saying is that something has to fill the hole of up to 20% of GDP (tourism), because it won't be tourism. They need to build on those industries and explore new ones. Agricultural oportunities would seem the obvious one with vast swathes of available land. Most discussions seem to be aound when the previous high will return, I am suggesting never to a very long time.

[FarFlungFalang]

It will be difficult for Thailand to reach 20,000 cases because then they would earn the unenvious title of "the sick man of asia".

[ALLSEEINGEYE]

Thanks for the insightful update Captain Obvious

[tukadadoll]

The hub of eggs or baskets?

[ThailandRyan]

1 hour ago, DrPhibes said:

If Thailand does not get a handle on control via vaccinations, I predict being put on the red list for most of the rest of the world in the not too distant future.  How will TAT spin that?

Here is the new proposal from TAT I envision:

 

"Come and vist the Deep Dark Red provinces of Thailand.  As part of this once in a lifetime Package tour we will be providing you with a full PPE package that will include a refillable oxygen tank which can be swapped out every day as you visit new and exciting locations filled with our lovely country people.  Part of the package tours will be allowing you to assist with helping those in need to be taken care of in a Field hospital setting.  This of course is a all inclusive tour package, just pay one fee and all is included, even seeing the beautiful Wats and Temples with the new showpiece of the billowing smoke stack from the Crematorium"

[Mr Meeseeks]

1 hour ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

There are already other baskets. Thailand is a major assembly point for computer components and small appliances (air-cons) as well as automobiles. It is also has significant aquaculture and agriculture growing and processing/export sectors. The Thai ship of state isn't in any danger of foundering because of limited foreign tourist arrivals (much to the chagrin of some).

You are obviously having a wobble on your bar-stool there as all industry sectors are very worried at the moment.

[Falcon]

No government official cares about the tourists or locals safety, it’s all about the money. Always has been, always will be. Life is cheap here, hospitals are not. 

[blacksuitdandruff]

Yes reassess whilst still letting Chinese tourists in.  IQ level 2000

[PMinThailand]

Their only concern is the amount of billions the potential tourists will spend!

[welshguy]

• Yet another day of stupendously ..ridiculous statements from the world wide respected hub of buffoonery   T.A.T
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• Or as it is also regarded world wise  T.A.T........... A.K.A. The hub Of Buffoons

[Crusader]

To put a little twist on this one...we are always reading and hearing of how many Billions of baht the country is losing, and how many billions of baht they are still hoping to amass this year. 

 

But...never have I seen a message, or heard any words of thanks for the many thousands of us who choose to stay here, and do in fact contribute huge amounts of money to the country. 

[Asquith Production]

A spokesman for the bloomin obvious said "that the pandemic is out of control in Thailand and vaccination is still low" 

[whatsupdoc]

8 minutes ago, Crusader said:

To put a little twist on this one...we are always reading and hearing of how many Billions of baht the country is losing, and how many billions of baht they are still hoping to amass this year. 

 

But...never have I seen a message, or heard any words of thanks for the many thousands of us who choose to stay here, and do in fact contribute huge amounts of money to the country. 

You might be too optimistic about those 'huge' amounts....

[skorp13]

Geez, as of yesterday everything was still on schedule LOL. This only comes as a shock to those in charge. Low vaccines falls directly on the administration and they're worried about vaccinated foreigners spreading the disease but not their own. OMB they really can't stop embarrassing themselves, no wonder there is such a lack of confidence among the citizens

[Pottinger]

Excellent article on this ongoing fiasco just published by a certain Scottish journalist. Makes interesting reading.

[IamNoone88]

Not entirely inaccurate - he got one thing right - vaccine program is slow.

[malibukid]

really

[ikke1959]

Please explain where the tourists come from... Eu has strict rules for travellers from Thailand, Tourists to Thailand have to arrange a lot of paperwork and [ay for a lot of extra things, China has banned travelling, and so on.. Besides who want to come to a country that hardly is vaccinating anyone and doesn't do so much to keep the virus in control.. Foreigners will NOT bring any virus to Thailand. for that are the Thai people very  capable of to it by themselves

 

[PETERTHEEATER]

1 hour ago, FarFlungFalang said:

It will be difficult for Thailand to reach 20,000 cases because then they would earn the unenvious title of "the sick man of asia".

Surely you mean 'Sick hub'?

[Jimbo2014]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The chief of the Tourism Authority of Thailand Yutthasak Suphasorn has noted that the pandemic is out of control in Thailand and vaccination is still low

One man in government capable of speaking the truth.  Congratulations sir, and good luck with your job search ????.

[Pattaya Spotter]

1 hour ago, Saltire said:

Yes I agree, what I am saying is that something has to fill the hole of up to 20% of GDP (tourism), because it won't be tourism. They need to build on those industries and explore new ones. Agricultural oportunities would seem the obvious one with vast swathes of available land. Most discussions seem to be aound when the previous high will return, I am suggesting never to a very long time.

It will take time, but the tourists will eventually come back...3-5 years would be my guess. Hopefully, a more sustainable tourism model but with the massive losses from the pandemic, the industry might quickly revert to its tried and true mass tourism model.

[SuwadeeS]

It is all because of the greediness of them. Everybody of the "leaders" wants a piece of the huge cake. There is a lot of money involved in the vaccination.

So, what happens now and the delay is all the fault of the leaders.

[Pattaya Spotter]

1 hour ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

You are obviously having a wobble on your bar-stool there as all industry sectors are very worried at the moment.

Manufacturing exports rose last month. The Thai economy isn't collapsing any time soon.

 

https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/thailands-exports-in-june-grow-at-highest-rate-for-11-years-364864

 

https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/07/24/thailand039s-exports-rise-to-highest-level-in-11-years-commerce-minister

[Chongalulu]

2 hours ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

There are already other baskets. Thailand is a major assembly point for computer components and small appliances (air-cons) as well as automobiles. It is also has significant aquaculture and agriculture growing and processing/export sectors. The Thai ship of state isn't in any danger of foundering because of limited foreign tourist arrivals (much to the chagrin of some).

Perhaps measure the chagrin of the million or so unemployed in the tourist industry and the businesses that have closed ,many permanently. The state of health of those other industries is not going to compensate for the decimation of tourism and will be under pressure from international competition themselves.

[JulesMad]

TAT.... Always good for a laugh of two!
Never ever would I accuse them of telling the truth ????

[Kwaibill]

1 hour ago, Saltire said:

Yes I agree, what I am saying is that something has to fill the hole of up to 20% of GDP (tourism), because it won't be tourism. They need to build on those industries and explore new ones. Agricultural oportunities would seem the obvious one with vast swathes of available land. Most discussions seem to be aound when the previous high will return, I am suggesting never to a very long time.

To quote an old fave commercial, "It was a time of agonizin' re-appraisal."

Not only in Thailand, but other nations are perhaps better situated re: the common folk.

[LongTimeLurker]

5 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Really now?, Has Prayut been informed as well as Pattayas mayor?

So they've moved Pattaya's re-opening from 1 September to 1 October and are thinking of changing it again!!

[Skeptic7]

4 hours ago, FarFlungFalang said:

It definitely doesn't work both ways in this country such a suggestion will be met with blank stares of incomprehension.

Right...pretty much like everything else is here.