BANGKOK (NNT) - Some sellers have been reopening their shops in the tourist hotspot of Chatuchak Market, although their sales have yet to recover as they depend primarily on foreign customers.

 

Many sellers at Chatuchak Market in Bangkok remain concerned over the spread of COVID-19, but expressed their belief that Thailand’s reopening on November 1 will be a boon to commerce. They expressed the view that the COVID-19 problem will have to be addressed in accordance with the parameters at a given time. The sellers said they were in favor of stringent checks at the country of origin of each tourist, which they believe will help lower the risk of Thailand needing to go into lockdown again.

 

At Khao San Road in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district, shop owners were seen making repairs and other preparations as they await the arrival of tourists next month. The atmosphere remained subdued and many shops were still closed. Most of the shops that were open were food stalls that have stayed in business during the entirety of the COVID-19 pandemic period. These sellers said they had the readiness to accommodate Thai and foreign tourists, and they were taking precautions to protect themselves from COVID-19.

 

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I wonder if the live animal  section will return ?

They are not coming 

Why would you want to go somewhere that you can't have a glass with your dinner 

Or a beer  on the beach 

IDIOTS 

54 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Khao San

Top seller? Covid vax certificates?

57 minutes ago, johng said:

I wonder if the live animal  section will return ?

why dya want a meal ?

Didn't they close down Khao San.

59 minutes ago, kelboy said:

Why would you want to go somewhere that you can't have a glass with your dinner

My favorite part of Chatuchak is the paella place. Great cocktails. Getting properly tipsy while listening to their live DJ, before staggering about to take in the scenery, makes the experience much more enjoyable.

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

but expressed their belief that Thailand’s reopening on November 1 will be a boon to commerce.

I'm pretty sure these stall holders have absolutely no grip on reality if they think this. Give it a month and they will be complaining that the expected 'boom' in foreign tourism has had no impact on their income and they are considering closing again

THAILAAAAAAAAAAAAAND HERE WE COME !!!

Hope they have stampede barriers in place for their shops.

3 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

I'm pretty sure these stall holders have absolutely no grip on reality if they think this. Give it a month and they will be complaining that the expected 'boom' in foreign tourism has had no impact on their income and they are considering closing again

The lack of planning for November 1 is going to result in a reduction of new visitors during the first week of November.

 

Thailand is going to have to bring in travel agents or other special group if planes are going to have passengers the first week.

Remember Khao San Rd had a stall selling Fake IDs, DLs, Degree Certs, etc. RIGHT Across from the Cop Shop…. Hilarious ! TIT alright I thought ……..

.

 

 

Dreamer, you stupid little dreamer
So now you put your head in your hands, oh no!
Wow!

The hordes are standing at the gates. Let the invasion begin!

 

Now and then......

 

There are going to be a lot of disappointed/angry vendors when the ridiculous numbers of predicted tourists fail to materialize.

 

The government will have nowhere to hide. I'm sure they will find somebody to blame but the people won't be ready to listen any more.

 

I predict things will turn very nasty by new year.

Finally, instant TEFL and UCLA degrees within arm's reach again.

 

Comforting to know those exotic rodents and tamed prairie dogs at Chatuchak will finally find their forever homes soon. 

 

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Some sellers have been reopening their shops in the tourist hotspot of Chatuchak Market, although their sales have yet to recover as they depend primarily on foreign customers.

Going to be quiet for a lot longer yet.

16 hours ago, johng said:

I wonder if the live animal  section will return ?

You mean the wild meat section?Why not? TIT after all!

However, on December the first..............

21 hours ago, PoorSucker said:

Didn't they close down Khao San.

No. 

Just now, micmichd said:

No. 

I was trying to be sarcastic. ????

Yes, I'm sure there are thousands and thousands of people just waiting, saying, Honey, lets go to Thailand and visit Chatuchak market.  pffff.  

On 10/25/2021 at 11:17 AM, snoop1130 said:

The sellers said they were in favor of stringent checks at the country of origin of each tourist

Quite, lets make it difficult for the fully vaccinated tourist who puts the money in your pocket and food on your table whilst not being vaccinated ourselves, Thainess...