Thai Tourism Sector Expects 500,000 Russian Visitors after Endorsement of Sputnik V Vaccine

[drgoon]

And yet there is little help for the general population

[stigar]

Miw wife stay in bangkok.She not allowed to go anywhere exept buying food inthe mall.Thais is not allowed to go almost any country because of their vaccine.Im from norway.Vietnam approved us to come to go there..She been 7 times for get phizer,everytime she been rejected even had i apointment because they say they dont have it.USA is now pushing and ask where the heck is the phizer they gave.

[natway09]

Fast track that Sputnik approval !!!!

The Russians have their own nightclubs, bars & eateries. Better give them dispensation to open as well

[Amdesign]

1 hour ago, ourdon said:

 

The Russians remember their history.  Aeroflot cancelled their flights not on account of covid but because Afghanistan is an active combat zone at the present time.  They won't be opening them up again until November at the earliest.  The last time the Russians flew over Afghanistan in any numbers, they developed a great respect for the stinger SA missle.

 

Afganistan is not the case at all. Aeroflot often flies over Iran. Also to let You know, Aeroflot flew using northern route to Thailand before, through Chinese territory...

PS Russian embassy was NOT 'evacuated' from Afganstan, unlike others.

[sawadee1947]

I expect many things  too, 

however, most they'll never come. ????

[orchidfan]

2 hours ago, zaZa9 said:

Im constantly amazed as to why some people are even on a board dedicated to all things Thai.

Do these odd bod  'members'   trawl the net looking for things that they despise  ,  then   sign up so as to daily vent their spleens ?

 

Is it some weird  form of travel masochism ? 

So people dont like Thai food  eh ? Are there Thai restaurants in Turkey ? Are you for real ?  555

Agree about thai food.

My  wife is a chef in one of a group of 5 Thai restaurants on Hong Kong.

(Many  others apart from this group)

They're packed every day, taking around $hid 150,000 daily.

The Honkies certainly love Thai food !

[friendofthai]

At the same time Chinese and Russian embassies in Kabul watch western countries run away from Afghanistan (and Iraq). Looks like widespread approval of Sputnik and Sinovac great vaccines will be a part of the great retreat of the West. Awesome news!

Edited August 20, 2021 by friendofthai

[mickyr55]

19 hours ago, Tarteso said:

Nice one! At the morning, predictions was 150.000.- This afternoon 500.000.- .

????

 

Well it didn't take TAT long to get away from the pain of reality into the bliss of fantasy Island ???? ???? ???? 

[VBF]

4 minutes ago, orchidfan said:

Agree about thai food.

My  wife is a chef in one of a group of 5 Thai restaurants on Hong Kong.

(Many  others apart from this group)

They're packed every day, taking around $hid 150,000 daily.

The Honkies certainly love Thai food !

Well they have taste....this thread is about Russians, after all. ????

I'm rather excited about a new Thai restaurant opening up in my UK town..... can't wait to try it, although Thai food in UK is generally pretty bad but I live in hope. So pleased I've learned to cook! ????

[club]

When they find out all the bars are closed and alcohol is banned everywhere good luck getting 50 Russians to come here

[Uroller]

Earth to TAT, find a new job????????

[Caldera]

Do Russians need to quarantine upon their return, when coming back from a high-risk country such as Thailand?

 

That will have a significant impact on the number of Russian tourists they can attract. No matter how easy or attractive they make things here in Thailand.

[ThaiFelix]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hopes to add 500,000 Russian visitors to its 1 million international tourists this year

Yeah and I hope my wife turns into a raging nymphomaniac this year but there is Buckley's chance of that happening!

[ThaiFelix]

He looks like he is looking at someone off camera with an expression on his face asking :  "Are you real certain you want me to read this out?"

 

[daejung]

22 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said:

But... do Greece and 

Turkey have nearly the same draconian rules as Thailand? 

They don't. I was in Greece this summer july till mid august ... Only proof of vaccination or PCR test. No quarantine and you can go wherever you want. Everything was open.

The majority of tourists were from France, Italy, America and other west european countries. Only few russians 5555

Edited August 20, 2021 by daejung

[joecoolfrog]

Hard on the heels of Kasikorn's realistic appraisal of tourist arrivals this year , we get another huge dollop of TAT fantasy.

Pathetic !!

[Bobydog]

22 hours ago, Kadilo said:

Good news for the tourism industry and much needed by the Thai people. 

But only if the people actually come to Thailand MMMmmm

[Bobydog]

3 hours ago, stigar said:

Miw wife stay in bangkok.She not allowed to go anywhere exept buying food inthe mall.Thais is not allowed to go almost any country because of their vaccine.Im from norway.Vietnam approved us to come to go there..She been 7 times for get phizer,everytime she been rejected even had i apointment because they say they dont have it.USA is now pushing and ask where the heck is the phizer they gave.

Fair question from the the USA, probably on-sold for a profit.

[boogiewoogie]

2 hours ago, Caldera said:

Do Russians need to quarantine upon their return, when coming back from a high-risk country such as Thailand?

 

That will have a significant impact on the number of Russian tourists they can attract. No matter how easy or attractive they make things here in Thailand.

No, but PCR test on return is mandatory. 

[boogiewoogie]

3 hours ago, club said:

When they find out all the bars are closed and alcohol is banned everywhere good luck getting 50 Russians to come here

This is a false claim, and a bit xenophobic.

Bunch of russians going thailand(also bali) to survive a winter. Full families. With newsborns and mothers in law.

I spent couple of years(combined) in Thai. I was in a bar just once. 

 

[DaveE13]

3 hours ago, VBF said:

Well they have taste....this thread is about Russians, after all. ????

I'm rather excited about a new Thai restaurant opening up in my UK town..... can't wait to try it, although Thai food in UK is generally pretty bad but I live in hope. So pleased I've learned to cook! ????

There are two pretty good Thai restaurants where I live in North London. One is more of a cafe

[boogiewoogie]

6 hours ago, SmartyMarty said:

send them to pattaya where they belong.

How about we travel Thailand the way we want it? Id love to visit Chiang Mai for few days, do a lil hiking there. Then maybe go to Isaan for world famous food. Then i might lay dont for few weeks on Samui. Around Maenam area.

 

Or do i have to do it as some nolifer on TV says? Get a life.

[Purdey]

I have to feel some sympathy for the TAT. With all the industry Thailand has, somehow the whole economy of Thailand now relies only on tourism if you believe the news. They must be under intense pressure to come up with a "saviour solution" to the economic doldrums. Forget the other industries because of a lack of investment in development of labor and technology. Tourism must save Thailand because tourism doesn't rely on education but on young women who have "special" skills.

[koele2]

This is what happens when there are no repercussions when you get things wrong.  Failing upwards here is the rule, not the exception.  

[AndresSP]

Long time coming, Russia's been the key customer for TAT for years. A quick look at the numbers for December 2019 straight from the Ministry of Tourism website indicates no country, other than China, is more important for Thailand in terms of tourism revenue.

However nobody is coming until and unless the restrictions are lifted. 80% of those people are families with kids coming for 2-3 weeks who are not going to quarantine or risk ending up in a hospital for the duration of stay and at their own expense. 

 

Edited August 20, 2021 by AndresSP

[dunroaming]

22 hours ago, Amdesign said:

Scenery? Mediterranian is way nicer to me. Food? The one is too spicy for most of farang visitors... Well, can try, but look how many foreign-owned restairants serve European food - this is becasue of the demand from tourits who dont want to eat Thai food every day. Art?? What do You call art, this visuial garbage on the streets, covered by chaotic advertisements and ugly shop signs? Is there anyone who can walk and enjoy street architecture in Thailand?

 

Easy to come and low prices - the key for success! Cheap drinks and prostitution, too.

I think you need to look a bit deeper into Thailand.  What you describe is all there but there is so much more.  For me the Med is attractive enough but monotonous compared to Thailand with their spectacular limestone rock formations.  As for the art then there are many historical sites like Sukhothai and some amazing temples.  Food in Thailand comes in all varieties and doesn't have to be "too spicy" for western palates at all. You just need to avoid the food stalls that are for the locals. As for the garbage on the streets and chaotic street signage, that is to be found everywhere in most of Asia.

 

Thailand certainly has all the grot that many go there for and has always attracted those looking for cheap booze and girls who will tell them how hansum they are.  But it doesn't take much to find that Thailand has a lot more to enjoy for those who want it.

 

 

[club]

2 hours ago, boogiewoogie said:

This is a false claim, and a bit xenophobic.

Bunch of russians going thailand(also bali) to survive a winter. Full families. With newsborns and mothers in law.

I spent couple of years(combined) in Thai. I was in a bar just once. 

 

Stop the liberal tears . I know many Russians, been there like 30 times. They love to drink both women and men. If they go to Phuket and most places are closed that's not going to work for them. The single men  also like the ladies. If they aren't in Phuket for the guys another turn off for them. Those are facts . Besides that Until Covid has been  contained here in Thailand ,once again a major turn off 

Edited August 20, 2021 by club

[club]

7 minutes ago, club said:

Stop the liberal tears . I know many Russians, been there like 30 times. They love to drink both women and men. If they go to Phuket and most places are closed that's not going to work for them. The single men  also like the ladies. If they aren't in Phuket for the guys another turn off for them. Those are facts . Besides that Until Covid has been  contained here in Thailand ,once again a major turn off 

If your confused, have someone read it to you so you can be un confused

[kimamey]

On 8/19/2021 at 12:38 PM, Amdesign said:

What an nonsense - travel to a country with one million travel restrictions!? For waht purpose? Look at beaches which are closed from their hotel rooms? Hide from police while taking some vine? Wear masks while feeding the beggards?

 

The reality is: fresh info - Aeroflot cancelled all flights to Thailand today, they say probably will resume flights in November.

 

Thailand was only desirable as travel destination because it was cheap and easy to get in. Not anymore - so why?

Don't forget they'll need to wear a mask while having sex as well. 

[boogiewoogie]

23 minutes ago, club said:

Stop the liberal tears . I know many Russians, been there like 30 times. They love to drink both women and men. If they go to Phuket and most places are closed that's not going to work for them. The single men  also like the ladies. If they aren't in Phuket for the guys another turn off for them. Those are facts . Besides that Until Covid has been  contained here in Thailand ,once again a major turn off 

Do i have to drink vodka now? Simply becouse im russian? Well, id rather drink red dry, but if u insist i can take a shot or two. But only if meal is hearthy.

But no bars for me. Im married man.