‘We want them back’: at Lunar New Year, Thailand pines for Chinese tourists

[Gottfrid]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

but memories linger of the days ‘a lot of people here got rich’

Oh, is it so? and if they got rich? What have they done with they money? Sent it all. Normally, people that get rich have enough sense to create loss protection and side businesses as well as making good investments.

 

All a bunch of BS again. Stupid will always be stupid, and stupid will always complain.

[Bundooman]

Are the novelty bathtubs, (for the Chinese tourists, it says), placed so that they won't take a dump or pee on the sand?

[SCOTT FITZGERSLD]

well we all want our chinese tourists back, to be honest it is quite quiet without them,

despite the mannar problems they had occasionally, we all miss them like you miss a

restless teenager son who left home for college

, but according to experts, it willl not be before 2024

that china and hong kong will open again for business.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZo8IxLyEvo

Edited February 3, 2022 by SCOTT FITZGERSLD

[JimHuaHin]

Fake news?   Most Thais I have spoken with over the past decade or so would prefer that the Chinese tourists would stay in China, or ar least byass Thailand.

[mikebell]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

there are no Chinese to be seen.

But they have bequeathed to the world a lasting memento.

[Caldera]

Will the Chinese government ever let the masses out to play again? I think it remains to be seen; locking them up must look very attractive to them (Covid or not).

[Caldera]

Will the Chinese government ever let the masses out to play again? I think it remains to be seen; locking them up must look very attractive to them (Covid or not).

[orchidfan]

3 hours ago, Karma80 said:

Exactly. 21 days hotel & 7 days at home quarantine to return to Hong Kong. The messaging on covid is now impossible to walk back. 

And why would China reverse policy? Right now, one of the most effective economic tools is keeping spending domestic and money locked up from elsewhere.

Thailand may dream of Chinese cash all it wants. But those days could be over for the foreseeable future.

 

As a HK permanent resident,  I read that they are reducing the quarantine to 14 days after February 5th??

[OJAS]

Well, all being well, they'll 'ave 'em back by Lunar New Year 2566.

 

That's 2566 A.D. not B.E. of course.????

 

 

Edited February 3, 2022 by OJAS

[goldenbrwn1]

Not sure the tourists from HK would appreciate being put into the same bag as the masses from the mainland tbch.

[bert bloggs]

The only good thing about covid is no Chinese tourists here in Pattaya.

[Eric Loh]

The same posters here who are sympathetic with the dire situation of restaurants going bust and rant that not enough have been done to help them are also ranting that they don't want the Chinese tourists back to revive the bad situation. Racist much. 

[tlcwaterfall]

5 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

The same posters here who are sympathetic with the dire situation of restaurants going bust and rant that not enough have been done to help them are also ranting that they don't want the Chinese tourists back to revive the bad situation. Racist much. 

And I agree with them 100%. And it has nothing to do with their race. It is about their behaviour!

[SteveAZ]

China’s government does not want its citizens traveling for many reasons. Covid-19 being only one of many reasons.  The Government has been driving out Foreigners in drove’s from Hong Kong with its 3 week Covid-19 quarantine requirement. The policy  ensures foreign businesses can not operate profitably with in Hong Kong. China’s zero tolerance Covid-19 policy is a smoke screen for larger recalibration of their society, There isn’t a epidemiologist alive who thinks Covid-19 it’s not an endemic virus. 

[sambum]

2 hours ago, RandiRona said:

Chinese and Indian tourists are price sensitive, With these crazy rules and too many requirements , in terms of cost makes it very expensive to Chinese or Indians to come and visit. They would rather visit Vietnam, Cambodia , Indonesia or Phillipines with similar offerings. I doubt anyone coming till they remove these restriction. There is a lot that need to change if they really would like to get tourists back!

On the one hand TAT are desperate to get the tourists back, and (forgetting the Chinese) for that to happen, the Government needs to properly open the country, including all the bars and places of entertainment, because tourists in general do not like to be treated like lepers when they are on holiday. But the Government wants to keep the "State of Emergency" in place, so that they can keep the lid on any protests or opposition to their "Democracy" (????) 

Oh, deary me - what a quandary!

 

 

Edited February 3, 2022 by sambum
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[LivingNThailand]

The headline and article is ridiculous.  No one wants the Chinese back (not racists-just behavior).  Not one person I know does.  Everyone wants the money back.  That's what the headline should read. "We want the Money Back".  

[SteveAZ]

6 hours ago, Laughing Gravy said:

Currently you have no hope of this happening. Sitting here in China reading the nonsensical statements on COVID 19 and how they come in to the country on imported parcels, imported fish and imported car parts.????????.

 

You would actually think the government don't want their citizens to leave China, keeping the money at home and producing ridiculous quarantine rules of 28 days, to deter people leaving.

China’s government  is using Covid-19 as a smoke screen to recalibrate it’s society. From banning feminization of men to limiting the influence of its wealthiest citizens. A slow deliberate relentless plan to tighten control over it’s citizens. 

[RafPinto]

4 hours ago, Destiny1990 said:

When will they express their affection for us? ????

Everyday.

Handsome, where you flom? Where you go? I go with you.

[paul1804]

I do not believe this statement as I have observed mainland Chinese tourists in Thailand. Generally speaking they spend the least on tourism while in Thailand and have lots of pre arranged tours and meals where the venues are owned by Chinese and are pre paid in the home country!! Like it or not Thailand need Farang, Japanese, Singaporean, Taiwanese, Korean etc type tourists. 

[LivingNThailand]

5 minutes ago, SteveAZ said:

China’s government  is using Covid-19 as a smoke screen to recalibrate it’s society. From banning feminization of men to limiting the influence of its wealthiest citizens. A slow deliberate relentless plan to tighten control over it’s citizens

Agreed.  Not to mention their real estate problems, banking industry problems and incredible debt they have and the ghost debt.  They are in serious financial dire straits right now and are trying to hide it, but not doing such a good job.

[userabcd]

Money, thats what everyone is after.

[Eric Loh]

43 minutes ago, tlcwaterfall said:

And I agree with them 100%. And it has nothing to do with their race. It is about their behaviour!

Your generalization is simplistic and illogical. You saying some Chinese misbehaved so don't let the Chinese in. So western tourists misbehaved too and we shouldnt let them. Just meaningless waffle. 

Edited February 3, 2022 by Eric Loh
wrong word

[Cake Monster]

6 hours ago, steven100 said:

all they can think of is money ......      hope they all go broke ...  Lol

A major question runs around in my mind, and has been now for a long time.

All these Business Owners that are crying about the massive loss of earnings, are still in Business. And we are talking about so many here.

How come ?

Are they borrowing money at incredible volumes from the Banks ?, are their Business ventures being supported by Dark Money Ventures ?, or do they all have a rich Uncle or Aunt that is funding them through these difficult times ?.

I know for a fact that if this situation was in the UK, most would have gone down the Crapper, as the Banks would have ceased support ages ago, unless they were assisted by the Government.

 

[grain]

4 hours ago, realfunster said:

Is this the cover photo for the new 2022 TAT strategy guide on attracting quality tourists ?

 

Good idea really, it solves the Chinese spit, pee & poo problem.

[MSMU1993]

I do miss the monthly news stories of Chinese tourists sh$tting in public places, mobbing the buffets, etc...

[delgarcon]

Evly croud has a silver rining!

[LiamB80]

I think the Chinese could be targeted for hate crimes if they start showing up in large numbers in Thailand. I definitely don’t agree with that but it’s possible. A lot of people blame China for covid and mixing in with drunks on Walking Street or just some crazy psycho which there are plenty of, could lead to some very ugly international incidents.

[LALes]

China has serious financial problems.  Covid is a good excuse to keep all the citizens "in house" and only spending domestically.

[Forza2002]

4 hours ago, realfunster said:

Is this the cover photo for the new 2022 TAT strategy guide on attracting quality tourists ?

 

Bathtubs, great idea for the Chinese. They don't have to leave to take a p.iss or sh.it while they are in the middle of eating or drinking...

Edited February 3, 2022 by Forza2002

[NanaSomchai]

7 hours ago, Soikhaonoiken said:

Oh I forgot, its the money you want... at any expense.... 

Just like your average bargirl who charges you 1,000 baht for a full night of "pay4play" and is okay with adding an extra 500 baht charge for not using a condom, should you ask her.

 

It's money that they want... at any expense...

 

This country is doomed.