Popular Post webfact Posted April 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2022 By Nop Meechukhun Bangkok – Minor International Chairman William Heinecke submitted an open letter to the Prime Minister yesterday, April 18th, urging the Thai government to cancel the ‘Thailand Pass’ entry scheme and ‘Test & Go’ program as soon as possible to help recover the country’s tourism industry. The Thai government is set to meet later this week to discuss proposals to ease the unpopular programs or even possibly eliminate them altogether, although the latter is a longshot according to many analysts, despite the program’s negative impact on tourism arrival numbers. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Heinecke stated in the letter that although the number of foreign arrivals at Suvarnabhumi Airport was rising after the cancellation of pre-arrival Covid-19 testing, the daily number of international arrivals was only 11,623 people per day, significantly lower than over 50,000 people per day in April of 2019. The letter read: “Despite the cancellation of pre-arrival Covid-19 testing, the visitors to Thailand are still required to complete an unnecessary series of steps, including pre-booking RT-PCR tests, prepaid one-night hotel accommodations, mandatory health insurance, and more in order to secure a visa and/or Thailand Pass. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/04/19/minor-international-chairman-william-heinecke-urges-thai-government-to-cancel-all-entry-measures-as-soon-as-possible-to-boost-tourism/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-04-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RandiRona Posted April 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, webfact said: Minor International Chairman William Heinecke submitted an open letter This Minor Bulldog faced chairman is giving a major advice. Listen to him Thailand!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post timendres Posted April 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2022 Until the threat of quarantine is eliminated, tourism is a non-starter. 14 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Other than more tourists equal to better business to him, the man know what he's talking about as a person closely connected and involved with the hospitality industry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Homburg Posted April 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2022 He is spot-on, but a Thai leader cannot accept advice from a farang, no matter whom, as that would result in loss of face. 15 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 19, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, Homburg said: He is spot-on, but a Thai leader cannot accept advice from a farang William Heinecke holds Thai citizenship https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/05/bill-heinecke-gave-up-us-citizenship-to-become-a-thailand-billionaire.html 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Boomer6969 Posted April 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2022 38 minutes ago, webfact said: William Heinecke holds Thai citizenship https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/05/bill-heinecke-gave-up-us-citizenship-to-become-a-thailand-billionaire.html Hence a Farang with Thai citizenship, in the eyes of every Thai. 9 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lujanit Posted April 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2022 Heinecke doesn't have a vested interest does he? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted April 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: Bangkok – Minor International Chairman William Heinecke submitted an open letter to the Prime Minister yesterday, April 18th, urging the Thai government to cancel the ‘Thailand Pass’ entry scheme and ‘Test & Go’ program as soon as possible to help recover the country’s tourism industry Must be about the 5th letter he's sent. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hanuman2547 Posted April 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2022 2 hours ago, webfact said: William Heinecke holds Thai citizenship https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/05/bill-heinecke-gave-up-us-citizenship-to-become-a-thailand-billionaire.html True, but no matter what, he's still a farang in the Thais eyes. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanuman2547 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 As Mr. Heinecke is a Thai citizen, I wonder why he didn't submit his letter to the PM in Thai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted April 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2022 2 hours ago, webfact said: William Heinecke holds Thai citizenship But not prefix 'General' 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: But not prefix 'General' Not even a Major, just a Minor. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted April 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2022 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: Must be about the 5th letter he's sent. I think he needs a tracking number 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shackleton Posted April 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2022 Why is this person not on the board of the Thai Tourist industry Obviously knows what he is talking about As mentioned has Thai citizenship can provide advice leadership in promoting Thailand to the outside World 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredscats Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 2 hours ago, hotchilli said: Must be about the 5th letter he's sent. ...and 500th words of advice 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldexpress Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 A bit of context in the article would have been helpful. What is Minor and who is this guy? Never heard of either. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph98765 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Homburg said: He is spot-on, but a Thai leader cannot accept advice from a farang, no matter whom, as that would result in loss of face. Yeah! totally true.... farang telling him what he has to do...I won't happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 He'll be along in a few years to tell us how great the next coup has been. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpjtm Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Hanuman2547 said: As Mr. Heinecke is a Thai citizen, I wonder why he didn't submit his letter to the PM in Thai? Only a guess, but seeing that he's fluent in Thai he likely submitted the letter in both Thai and English. English language publications would have republished the English version and vice versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 8 hours ago, timendres said: Until the threat of quarantine is eliminated, tourism is a non-starter. Tourist arrivals have re-started and are increasing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 6 hours ago, Homburg said: He is spot-on, but a Thai leader cannot accept advice from a farang, no matter whom, as that would result in loss of face. Heinecke is a Thai citizen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 2 hours ago, worldexpress said: A bit of context in the article would have been helpful. What is Minor and who is this guy? Never heard of either. Ever heard of Google? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted April 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2022 37 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: Heinecke is a Thai citizen. As has already been stated, being a farang relates to your ethnicity, your race. It doesn't matter what citizenship you hold, what passport is in your pocket - you are still a Farang. Heinecke is talking a lot of sense. Hence he will be ignored. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Hanuman2547 said: As Mr. Heinecke is a Thai citizen, I wonder why he didn't submit his letter to the PM in Thai? He does not speak Thai as far as I am aware, even though it is a requirement for citizenship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 5 hours ago, worldexpress said: What is Minor and who is this guy? Never heard of either. For reference (Wikipedia): William Ellwood Heinecke is an American-born Thai businessman. He is the Founder & Chairman of Minor International PCL. Minor International includes Minor Hotels, Minor Food Group and Minor Lifestyle................Minor International (MINT) is a global company focused on three core businesses: hospitality, restaurants and lifestyle brands.......with a portfolio of 536 hotels https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Heinecke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonclark Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 11 hours ago, Hanuman2547 said: True, but no matter what, he's still a farang in the Thais eyes. One could also argue based on some previous comments that he is also still a farang in farang eyes. So maybe it's just farangs projecting their own experiences and opinions and assuming all Thais feel this way too. I somehow doubt that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyk Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Thailand following China has cost them their economy! China will step in now and take what is left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldexpress Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 On 4/20/2022 at 12:03 AM, Liverpool Lou said: Ever heard of Google? If you ever took a writing class (or even a high school English class), you'd have understood the point: fully covering the 5 W fundamentals, when writing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humbug Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 On 4/20/2022 at 5:42 AM, Homburg said: He is spot-on, but a Thai leader cannot accept advice from a farang, no matter whom, as that would result in loss of face. Isn't he a Thai citizen, look at what he controls and runs, I don't think he could do that as a foreigner without any legal standing in business, land Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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