BANGKOK: Thailand expects bookings from Saudi Arabia will surge as flights between the two countries resume after a 30-year hiatus, following the visit of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to Saudi Arabia late last month.

 

More than 200,000 people are expected to visit in 2022 with the resumption of direct flights and mutual tourism promotions. Saudi Arabian Airlines will start operating direct flights between the two countries next Monday.

 

The Thai government will launch roadshow events in Saudi Arabia as early as next month and tourists from the Middle Eastern kingdom will restart visits to Thailand in 2022. A break in diplomatic relations brought travel between them to a grinding halt in 1989.

 

Thai Airways International (THAI) reports they plan to launch direct flights between Bangkok and Riyadh in May.

 

After Thailand and Saudi Arabia patched things up last month after decades of cold relations, flights from Saudi Arabia to Thailand will be available starting on February 28.

 

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the events organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and Thai tourism businesses will showcase Thai products and services to Saudi tourists interested in visiting Thailand.

 

Thai tourism authorities have set a lofty goal of 20 billion baht from an expected 200,000 Saudi tourists this year. Thai workers are also being screened for jobs in Saudi Arabia. Prices for flights from Saudi Arabia to Thailand start from 1,499 Saudi Arabian Riyal, about 12,850 baht.

 

Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/02/23/thailand-expects-200000-saudi-visitors-this-year-after-tourism-resumes-following-a-30-year-hiatus/

 

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I guess Phil Mickleson will not be carrying the flag?

Well, walking on Sukhumvit soi 3 this afternoon, it looks like they're not expecting any ????

Asked 'Mr. Google'... "Thailand welcomed nearly 37,000 Saudis in 2019...", so why should 200,000 Saudis flock to Thailand? - No alcohol, no fun, places deserted, and things overpriced... They can have that at home! Okay, maybe they'll come for the sunshine... ????

If your gonna just make up a number why not just go with 2 million or 5 or 10 there's a good chance it will be just as accurate as TAT's guess

2 minutes ago, xtof2 said:

Well, walking on Sukhumvit soi 3 this afternoon, it looks like they're not expecting any ????

That is one depressing route to take.

Saudi youth will be all over the girls in Bangla like white on rice.

 

The were just starting to invade pre covid.

 

Abhorrent creatures.  Dressed like Ali G and absolute no decorum whatsoever.

 

 

19 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Asked 'Mr. Google'... "Thailand welcomed nearly 37,000 Saudis in 2019...", so why should 200,000 Saudis flock to Thailand? - No alcohol, no fun, places deserted, and things overpriced... They can have that at home! Okay, maybe they'll come for the sunshine... ????

they will come to see ALL the sand on pattaya beach and jomtien beach........!!!!!

at the origin of this 'hiatus':
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Diamond_Affair

The motive for returning blue rock & green necklace, is finally revealed. A lot of window dressing, 'Thai workers' etc., had to be slapped up before the real reason surfaces. These quality tourists have the cash. Family friendly Pattaya has the service industry. Happy Days.

And 20000 mosques for them to pray 5 times a day!!

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

More than 200,000 people are expected to visit in 2022 with the resumption of direct flights and mutual tourism promotions. Saudi Arabian Airlines will start operating direct flights between the two countries next Monday.

And the good news is ???????????

11 hours ago, Adumbration said:

Saudi youth will be all over the girls in Bangla like white on rice.

 

The were just starting to invade pre covid.

 

Abhorrent creatures.  Dressed like Ali G and absolute no decorum whatsoever.

 

 

Agree. And the ultimate hypocrisy they practice when praying 5 times a day to impress their god with how holy they are and then jumping on the girls all night long. Understandable I suppose, since the women in their home country are wandering around in bed sheets. They wouldn't be getting much there.

6 hours ago, RandiRona said:

And 20000 mosques for them to pray 5 times a day!!

GREAT idea there. Push carts that rent out prayer rugs. Only have to work about 5 hours a day. Can place a rug anywhere. Supplies won't spoil. A bit like hookahs but fewer hours involved and socially redeeming. 

11 hours ago, mark131v said:

If your gonna just make up a number why not just go with 2 million or 5 or 10 there's a good chance it will be just as accurate as TAT's guess

I thought perhaps it was a single Saudi jumbo loaded up each and every day resulted in that number. 

just remember to leave any precious gems at home ....

 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

More than 200,000 people are expected to visit in 2022 with the resumption of direct flights and mutual tourism promotions. Saudi Arabian Airlines will start operating direct flights between the two countries next Monday.

I predicted an announcement of 300,000 yesterday.. and bu**er me here it is today.

11 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Asked 'Mr. Google'... "Thailand welcomed nearly 37,000 Saudis in 2019...", so why should 200,000 Saudis flock to Thailand? - No alcohol, no fun, places deserted, and things overpriced... They can have that at home! Okay, maybe they'll come for the sunshine... ????

The love the sun, sand and oil combo.

11 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said:

No alcohol.

That and cheap women is what brings middle Eastern men to Thailand.

 

There not coming for the mosques.

I guess they're coming for the Buddhist Temples ?

55555555555555555 … My Daily TAT laugh 5555555555

I'm just here to add my daily laugh reaction to the main topic.

12 hours ago, big dendrobenaes said:

they will come to see ALL the sand on pattaya beach and jomtien beach........!!!!!

So if they don't drink or smoke or like girls and the beaches are full of needles just what are they going to do???

1 hour ago, Geoffggi said:

And the good news is ???????????

They will not stay long.

1 hour ago, Inala said:

Agree. And the ultimate hypocrisy they practice when praying 5 times a day to impress their god with how holy they are and then jumping on the girls all night long. Understandable I suppose, since the women in their home country are wandering around in bed sheets. They wouldn't be getting much there.

Well, actually they do get some.. Hehe.

Sharia law protects rapists in the peninsula.

Those countries that were under the influence of the French culture do not protect those men though...

First Indians and now Arabs… The bargirls will look forward to this…

13 hours ago, orchis said:

at the origin of this 'hiatus':
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Diamond_Affair

Thanks for the link................

32 minutes ago, khunpa said:

First Indians and now Arabs… The bargirls will look forward to this…

...and will soon change their minds I reckon.

2 hours ago, MrJ2U said:

There not coming for the mosques.

If 200,000 are expected more mosques will be needed.

14 hours ago, Thailand said:

I guess Phil Mickleson will not be carrying the flag?

Well he did until he realized how stoopid he sounded. What a putz. He's since "apologized".

 

 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

More than 200,000 people are expected to visit in 2022

 

So that's 645 per day, starting today. Ot are they all going to arrive en masse for New Years?

 

Arrivals from RUH today? Zero (actual or scheduled).