Chonburi Tourism Authority to attract more Saudi and Middle Eastern travelers to Pattaya

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By Goong Nang(GN)

 

Chonburi – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting to attract more Saudi and Middle Eastern travelers to Pattaya and Chonburi in order to restore the local economy.

 

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

 

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Mastering the KSA Market and a Middle East tourism discussion was held Wednesday (March 9th) at the Renaissance Pattaya Resort and Spa. The event aimed to provide tourism information and marketing strategies about travelers from Saudi Arabia to tourism operators in Chonburi.

 

More than 70 tourism operators such as hotels, medical and wellness businesses joined in the event.

Mr. Chattan Kunchorn Na Ayutthaya, Deputy Director of Europe, Africa, the Middle East and America Marketing from the TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand) said at the conference, “Three main groups of Saudi travellers which will be targeted to Thailand are new generation travellers, families, and travellers for medical and wellness.”

 

Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/11/chonburi-tourism-authority-to-attract-more-saudi-and-middle-eastern-travelers-to-pattaya/

 

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[stigar]

OMG!!!!I wonder whats the next countries on their imaginelist.

[mokwit]

2 hours ago, stigar said:

OMG!!!!I wonder whats the next countries on their imaginelist.

KSA is the last barrel to be scraped.

[Onerak]

When the Thai pass, PC-RTA test requirement, insurance requirement and one-day quarantine will be over? When the bars will open? That will bring tourists in droves instead of focusing on countries 

Edited March 10, 2022 by Onerak

[jacko45k]

1 minute ago, Onerak said:

When the Thai pass, PC-RTA test requirement, insurance requirement and one-day quarantine will be over? When the bars will open? That will bring tourists in droves instead of focusing on countries 

Bide your time.... when new infections start to drop, which should be soon, I expect the authorities will ease or completely lift the requirements. At the moment, there is still quite a bit of Covid fear in the Thai population.

[Geoffggi]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Chonburi – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting to attract more Saudi and Middle Eastern travelers to Pattaya and Chonburi in order to restore the local economy.

Does this mean more Hookers sorry Hookah's will be allowed .........................LOL

[harada]

Perhaps some big camels and goats (with lipstick) under the Pattaya sign might be the go.  ????????

[sammieuk1]

The only thing that will serge is tea towel and bed sheet sales in the local economy I'm guessing ????

[IAMHERE]

39 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

The only thing that will serge is tea towel and bed sheet sales in the local economy I'm guessing ????

I am going to add to the list : the number of NOISE complaints from 'Call to Prayer' loud speakers is going to rise also.

[jacko45k]

1 hour ago, harada said:

Perhaps some big camels and goats (with lipstick) under the Pattaya sign might be the go.  ????????

Camel races at Bira, men only waving swords and dancing at Mixx, no alcohol on Friday, a day for prayers after an execution or woman stoning!

[Sydebolle]

Well, at least the come masked by "back home education". 

Curious though about the ethnic roots of Saudis; I always thought that they are Middle Easterners as well - but by terminology they are not ....... 

[tonray]

Maybe they can pay the bills in oil ?

[tonray]

2 hours ago, harada said:

Perhaps some big camels and goats (with lipstick) under the Pattaya sign might be the go.  ????????

Grilled Camel and Sticky rice will likely be a big hit

[jacko45k]

5 minutes ago, Sydebolle said:

Well, at least the come masked by "back home education". 

Curious though about the ethnic roots of Saudis; I always thought that they are Middle Easterners as well - but by terminology they are not ....... 

Try simply Arab....

[mikebell]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

“Three main groups of Saudi travellers which will be targeted to Thailand are

Dog lovers; teetotalers; those seeking Medical relief via Traditional Pattaya Massage.

[FalangKino]

One bottle of chang, 12 straws.

 

Tourism is about to pick up again, lads.

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Chonburi – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting to attract more Saudi and Middle Eastern travelers to Pattaya and Chonburi in order to restore the local economy.

Are we going to get the daily drivel each and every day forever?

[Cake Monster]

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

Camel races at Bira, men only waving swords and dancing at Mixx, no alcohol on Friday, a day for prayers after an execution or woman stoning!

And dont forget all the Restaurant signs to change overnight advertising Halal food

[bert bloggs]

I believe flying pigs have also been invited to holiday here

[Burma Bill]

7 hours ago, harada said:

Perhaps some big camels

For family camel rides on the beaches??? (stock photo)

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

Praying that they can get rid of all the bars and entertainment venues now that it is apparent their pogrom during COVID has not worked. 

[PETERTHEEATER]

10 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

Does this mean more Hookers sorry Hookah's will be allowed .........................LOL

Well, in order to attract pussy magnets will indeed help.....

[Meat Pie 47]

Saudi Arabia executes 81 men in one day in largest mass execution in decades

 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-13/saudi-arabia-executes-81-men-in-one-day/100906094

 

Happy holidays

[Mr Meeseeks]

8 hours ago, Meat Pie 47 said:

Saudi Arabia executes 81 men in one day in largest mass execution in decades

 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-13/saudi-arabia-executes-81-men-in-one-day/100906094

 

Happy holidays

For perspective, about the same amount of people die on Thailand's roads each day.

 

Both statistics are a disgrace. 

 

[sammieuk1]

TAT will have to accept that the one remaining wheel on the propaganda wagon has now fallen off and face a calamitous dire future of their own making with a little help from their Chinese friends of course ????

[Leaver]

On 3/14/2022 at 2:25 AM, sammieuk1 said:

TAT will have to accept that the one remaining wheel on the propaganda wagon has now fallen off and face a calamitous dire future of their own making with a little help from their Chinese friends of course ????

 

All is not lost.  There is still the African market to target.  ????

[USEpat]

The World bank ranked Dubai and Abu Dhabi as being the 2nd and 3rd, respectively, most popular medical tourism destinations in the region, behind Jordan. 

 

Health care in Saudi Arabia is a national health care system in which the government provides free health care services through a number of government agencies. ... Saudi Arabia has been ranked among the 26 best countries in providing high quality healthcare.

 

Ever been to the resorts and beaches of Abu Dhabi?  How about the Maldives, or even Aruba...................................

 

Ah, details, details.................   Get a grip TAT.