Survey – 60% of Thai people believe country not ready to reopen to foreign arrivals

[Neeranam]

1 hour ago, Xonax said:

What is not to love about Georgian women?

https://georgianjournal.ge/culture/29199-the-most-beautiful-georgian-women-of-all-time.html

 

Well if women are more important than weather

 

46 minutes ago, jimn said:

60% of 1629 people. The survey is laughable. its only 0.0023 % of the thai population.

This is enough for a survey. I'm sure that where you come from, as similar percentage is taken. 

[Purdey]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

The survey also shows, however, that 39.9% of those surveyed agree that the November 1st target is timely.

How is this helpful? 60.1% thus do not agree, or are indifferent about, the target being timely. Call a spade a spade.

[Harveyboy]

5 hours ago, zzaa09 said:

The Georgians -

which one Eastern Europe or USA 

[spidermike007]

2 hours ago, Xonax said:

Tourists would be more happily welcomed by the Thais, if less mass tourism were taking place. But unfortunately their leaders have not wanted it that way. Places like Phuket, Pattaya, Samui, Chiang Mai, Hua-Hin and other areas have complete lost their local vibe, which must be a huge pain in the ass for the locals, who are not making a living of tourism. But they should direct their anger towards the local leaders, rather than blaming the tourists for the mass tourism. If you allow building of multiple hotels and resorts, you will also have to welcome the tourists that will be visiting.

Have you ever heard of systemic urban planning here? Limits on development? It just does not exist. There is no vision whatsoever, coming from any of the so called leaders here. Not on the local, state or national level. In places like Hua Hin there are hundreds upon hundreds of buildings built within the past 5 years, that have ridiculous vacancy rates. Did a single developer do any real research into the market, before building?

 

 

[Andycoops]

Clearly they are not effected by the loss of a job and income, remarkable when millions are suffering.

[KhaoYai]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

without the need to be quarantined.

Terms and conditions apply ????.

[TechnikaIII]

7 hours ago, smedly said:

That whole statement doesn't make any sense - ask a stupid question and you will get ...........................

... and if the question is put to stupid people. ????

[My 2 baht]

Thailand is slated to launch 3 vaccines next year. There is no way they will put a damper on the hysteria until they have made a fortune on those vaccines. This poll may be a way to keep the hysteria high enough thais will welcome the Thai vaccines as a way to improve the economy 

[Kalasin Jo]

7 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Exactly, international countries are ready to travel, Thailands lack of vaccinations still hamper a safe opening.

Safe opening for the tourists.

[Pdavies99]

Very convenient!

 

Blame the Thai people why no tourists! 

 

Nothing to do with State control etc!

[Gottfrid]

No, and it´s right. They should reach 70% first.

[kevc]

It's not the foreign arrivals that are double vaccinated you need to be wary of its half of the population here already that haven't been vaccinated.

[zzaa09]

5 hours ago, Stargrazer9889 said:

Well another survey, but it is the international visitor who will have to decide if they want to 

pay extra for the COVID insurance, on top of their travel insurance.  plus money for 2 or 3 nights in Bangkok or

other arrival at an ASQ type hotel, because of having to wait for results of the PCR test or what ever it is.

  Then when the lucky tourist gets to their destination, they find that they cannot free drink alcohol

without a risk of arrest or paying tea money to the local police. No Bars or entertainment places open.

  A risk to the tourist of catching COVID from some unvaccinated worker, who is maybe not a Thai either.

    As is mentioned many times there are many places where the beaches are nice, the weather is okay

and there is not restrictions, and costly add on to pay just to be at the destination.

   Still too much extra charges and risks for me to go to Thailand. Thai government and TAT can do better.

Maybe by January 2022 they will.

Geezer

 

There are those that are saying that by January, the "decision makers" might've seen the light and come to their senses. 

Though, I can't see that happening - as they have a reputation for being set-in-stone types.

 

If I was a betting man, I might even suggest that they really don't want to venture with the ideals of "reopening", as all of this conflicts with the COVID justified and convenient restrictive policies which have been set into place gradually for the last six months.....

[zzaa09]

3 minutes ago, kevc said:

It's not the foreign arrivals that are double vaccinated you need to be wary of its half of the population here already that haven't been vaccinated.

Of which many of this unvaccinated side have relaxed their guard as to practicing basic protocol measures, hence the continuing spikes and whatnot. 

[paul1804]

The interviewed people were most likely government workers and others from non tourist related industries that do not depend on tourist income to feed themselves and their families!!! 

[Mitkof Island]

If I understand correct. Foreigners inside Thailand before Covid arrived. Never tested for Covid, never forced to stay in quarantine hotel, is not forced to have Covid insurance after being vaccinated? Got It!

[bangon04]

10 hours ago, rskdev21 said:

Does one really think given the average IQ of a Thai and the way they Reason and Resolve issues that there opinion really matters as any kind of benchmark?

Lucky that the Hi-Sos can afford to send their kids overseas for school....

[Mitkof Island]

37 minutes ago, bangon04 said:

Lucky that the Hi-Sos can afford to send their kids overseas for school....

Not all Thais are dumb they do have reason and logic. My six year old knows the difference between their and there. As for Mr.TAT, the Health Minister and the Prime Minister who believe foreigners are willing to pay thousands of dollars just to be able to enter Thailand. They are the true idiots and the foreign SUCKERS willing to pay it.

[MarkyM3]

7 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Have you ever heard of systemic urban planning here? Limits on development? It just does not exist. There is no vision whatsoever, coming from any of the so called leaders here. Not on the local, state or national level. In places like Hua Hin there are hundreds upon hundreds of buildings built within the past 5 years, that have ridiculous vacancy rates. Did a single developer do any real research into the market, before building?

 

 

I haven't been into Thailand since Feb 2020 due to the C19 pandemic but going back before then, I was struck by the numbers of new condos going up in Bangkok, seemingly wherever there's a plot of land available and forgetting what impact that might have on the outlook of other buildings. The market also looked saturated/over-valued back then, to me anyway, and even more now due to C19 fallout.

 

If I spend significant time in the country in future, I'll plan to rent. Don't need the hassle of worrying what curveball is coming around the corner. 

[Zikomat]

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Edited October 18, 2021 by Zikomat

[gk10012001]

10 hours ago, nchuckle said:

I wonder if they could squeeze that in under the ‘I’ve had a vasectomy' print on my existing T shirt ? 

oooh. vaccination and vascetomy are a little too close in pronunciation.  There might be some confusion as the Thais try to pronounce the two words.  Two things I definitely would not want to get mixed up

[DualSportBiker]

17 hours ago, smedly said:

That whole statement doesn't make any sense - ask a stupid question and you will get ...........................

Makes sense to me. Have you read the questionnaire in its original form? I have. It is yet another well-formed questionnaire from a group with a proper working knowledge of how to frame questions and how to ensure proper collation of respondents. 

 

Q1: “5 factors” that will help open the country as scheduled

A1: Vaccination is effective for more than 70% of people. - 74% agree

A2: Have control over the spread of COVID-19 - 69% agree

A3: Readiness of public health, hospitals, medical personnel - 68% agree

A4: There is regular proactive examination / screening before entering various places. - 66% agree

A5: Build confidence in safety in tourist areas such as airports and public transport, restaurants and hotels - 65% agree

 

Q1 is a 'all you agree with' format so it is not an error that the responses seem greater than 100%... 

 

I would continue, but would you?

[smedly]

52 minutes ago, DualSportBiker said:

Makes sense to me. Have you read the questionnaire in its original form? I have. It is yet another well-formed questionnaire from a group with a proper working knowledge of how to frame questions and how to ensure proper collation of respondents. 

 

Q1: “5 factors” that will help open the country as scheduled

A1: Vaccination is effective for more than 70% of people. - 74% agree

A2: Have control over the spread of COVID-19 - 69% agree

A3: Readiness of public health, hospitals, medical personnel - 68% agree

A4: There is regular proactive examination / screening before entering various places. - 66% agree

A5: Build confidence in safety in tourist areas such as airports and public transport, restaurants and hotels - 65% agree

 

Q1 is a 'all you agree with' format so it is not an error that the responses seem greater than 100%... 

 

I would continue, but would you?

all very sensible until you add in ................................. fully vaccinated person as opposed to fully vaccinated foreign tourist, the distinction being......................................work it out for yourself

 

so you missed my point entirely 

[uli65]

21 hours ago, Neeranam said:

But they won't end up in hospital.

this is the sheeple narrative

[Neeranam]

3 minutes ago, uli65 said:

this is the sheeple narrative

What does that mean? Do you disagree?

 

Up your narrative! 

[bendejo]

60% of Thai people believe country not ready to reopen to foreign arrivals

 

The other 40% live in Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya.

 

 

[spidermike007]

14 hours ago, MarkyM3 said:

I haven't been into Thailand since Feb 2020 due to the C19 pandemic but going back before then, I was struck by the numbers of new condos going up in Bangkok, seemingly wherever there's a plot of land available and forgetting what impact that might have on the outlook of other buildings. The market also looked saturated/over-valued back then, to me anyway, and even more now due to C19 fallout.

 

If I spend significant time in the country in future, I'll plan to rent. Don't need the hassle of worrying what curveball is coming around the corner. 

For sure it is a renters market now. Especially outside of Bangkok, where property is still overpriced, and rents are ridiculously low. The numbers make no sense as an investment. And it is likely the fallout of this debacle, and in particular the reckless way it has been handled, and what appears to be a deliberate sabotage of tourism, for the sake of ridding Thailand of it's nightlife, will last well into 2027, or longer. Expect unemployment to remain within the 20-35% range, for quite some time, and expect the economy to continue contracting, despite the BS coming out of officialdom. 

[drenddy]

Ordinary thai has no <deleted> clue whatsoever about outside world.

Foreigners are at risk, not thais.

Edited October 19, 2021 by drenddy

[Isaan sailor]

Doesn’t help that the Baht is roaring up today.  Amazing Thailand.

[MyFriend You]

On 10/17/2021 at 11:49 AM, henry213 said:

Why is it always "Thai people" Why not Thai's? i'm british and we say Brits, never add the people at the end as we already know what we are ????,   Always hate hearing Thai people, Thai people, Thai people.......Worst is when they say "We Thai people"............. irritating, Makes them sound stupid...............

 

Oh sorry the news....Well stay shut then i don't care.....................???? I'm looking forward to 6 month in Tbilisi Georgia from Nov, with 0 anything to get in there with NO!! restrictions and you get one year visa plus way cheaper than silly over priced Thailand. 

What irritates me even more is the Farang that always says. "This is my Thai Wife". "My Thai Wife says"....."My Thai wife this and that" and on and on............when they were married in England or US did they say This is my Brit wife, or American wife.  Not that I have ever heard.............???? ???? ????  only in Thailand.