By Adam Judd

 

National — Visa Global Travel Intentions Study has rated Thailand as the 4th most attractive travel destination with Thai massage voted as the most popular activity by tourists.  

 

Thailand is preceded by the United States, the United Kingdom, and India. The study also points out that Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Hua Hin are the most online searched destinations for relaxing, escaping the bustle, and outdoor activities.  

 

Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/05/08/study-rates-thailand-as-fourth-most-attractive-global-travel-destination-with-thai-massage-as-most-popular-activity/

 

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Without researching these companies etc, I would hazard a guess this is a paid for promotional advertisement?

They must be making money hand over fist.

Thailand Scores High on Tourist and Food Rankings

Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and its cultural assets have earned high marks among the international community during the post-pandemic era, with the government saying it will continue to promote the kingdom’s soft power in all areas.

 

Culture Minister Ittipol Khunpluem said he was happy that renowned international agencies have ranked Thailand as one of the top nations for tourism and food.

 

According to the latest study by Visa, the country ranks fourth behind the United States, the United Kingdom and India as one of the top destinations for tourists around the world during the post-pandemic era. Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Hua Hin meanwhile rank among the top searches by international tourists for destinations in Thailand. Activities that most interested tourists included Thai massage, Thai cuisine, vacationing at resorts and experiencing Thai culture, such as by visiting local temples.

 

The culture minister also noted that CNN Travel recently listed Tom Yam Kung as one of the world’s 20 best soups in the world. He added that the ministry has submitted the soup for consideration by UNESCO to be included on the representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

 

The inclusion, if successful, is expected to help instill national pride among the Thai people and encourage them to understand the importance of their cultural heritage. It is also expected to promote a positive image of Thai food on the world stage, paving the way for more opportunities in Thai food-related businesses, both domestically and internationally.

 

Ittipol said the ministry’s vision for this year is to integrate cooperation with all sides in order to push Thailand’s “soft power” in line with government policies. The ministry will assist potential cultural industries in the 5F product and service categories of food, film, fashion, fighting and festival. Furthermore, he expressed his hope that Thailand would provide more products and services to generate additional revenue from its tourism and cultural sectors in order to help revitalize the economy.

 

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"with Thai massage as most popular activity"

 

What a happy ending!!

No prizes for guessing the real reasons companies set up shop here

I thought it was # 4 because people want that free pass. Oh, I misread it , that's a Thai Pass!????

1 hour ago, RandiRona said:

"with Thai massage as most popular activity"

 

What a happy ending!!

No.  WITH a happy ending.....

This sort of guff really is pathetic.  Sad even. 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

 

The culture minister also noted that CNN Travel recently

CNN ? Must be fake news by the amount of stuff they try to push.

Thai massages you can get everywhere in the world... even with happy or without happy endings... and Thai cuisine yes indeed is famous  especially meatballs from Buriram by Lalisa Mango and sticky rice by Milli and some time ago the Massaman curry...

And soft power enoug available, but with the current Government we have to wait till someone does something ... The Government will not promote anything only if someone is doing it for them first.. Than they jump the bandwagon

Forth in the world, I think there was a misprint. It was ment to read 44th.

3 hours ago, Lucky Bones said:

Without researching these companies etc, I would hazard a guess this is a paid for promotional advertisement?

Comes with a free shrimp buffet.

3 hours ago, Gold Star said:

They must be making money hand over fist.

Hand over fist sounds about right.

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Hua Hin are the most online searched destinations for relaxing, escaping the bustle,

Escaping the bustle. I must get out more if these places have no bustle.

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The study also points out that Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Hua Hin are the most online searched destinations for relaxing, escaping the bustle, and outdoor activities.  

Bangkok?  for "escaping the bustle and outdoor activities"? 

That must mean: buy street food downstairs and then go back to your room...

4 hours ago, webfact said:

the 4th most attractive travel destination with Thai massage voted as the most popular activity by tourists.  

Broiling in India & shivering in UK rates above a happy ending in Thailand?  Nonsense!

I guess tourists mostly come here for the massage then.  After all the other travel expenses that is an expensive massage. 
And I wonder if this is based on men.  And I wonder the type of massage. 

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Visa Global Travel Intentions Study has rated Thailand as the 4th most attractive travel destination with Thai massage voted as the most popular activity by tourists.

Yet another nonsensical study. I've never met a tourist who came specifically for the massages. Or do they really mean "massages"?

The propaganda machine is rolling on all 4 wheels again

2 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Thai massages you can get everywhere in the world... even with happy or without happy endings... and Thai cuisine yes indeed is famous  especially meatballs from Buriram by Lalisa Mango and sticky rice by Milli and some time ago the Massaman curry...

And soft power enoug available, but with the current Government we have to wait till someone does something ... The Government will not promote anything only if someone is doing it for them first.. Than they jump the bandwagon

200 baht vs $65

2 hours ago, DUNROAMIN said:

Forth in the world, I think there was a misprint. It was ment to read 44th.

Why are you here if so bad?

Uk, us expensive

India dirty outdoor toilet

 

Thai islands plus Bangkok are awesome for tourists

15 minutes ago, Caldera said:

Yet another nonsensical study. I've never met a tourist who came specifically for the massages. Or do they really mean "massages"?

Nobody goes for 1 thing

 

Food, beach, cheap hotel, warm weather, massage

 

 

700 baht 4 star rooms in krabi

200 baht massage

Range of food

Boat tours

Nice weather

 

I think you critics must live in some barn in issan and never seen the good stuff in thailand

2 hours ago, blazes said:

No.  WITH a happy ending.....

Yeah I dont go in technicalities as long as business is taken care of ????

I'm surprised that Pattaya isn't one of the cities in Thailand listed.  They have a lot of massage shops there.

13 minutes ago, Whale said:

The propaganda machine is rolling on all 4 wheels again

It never stopped, they are going right for business, Massage first, go go second , sick buffalo third.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Bangkok, ............................ for relaxing, escaping the bustle,...........................................  

You must be joking!!!!!!!! (TAT sponsorship?????)

They should promote the "happy" massage a bit more.
I bet, no foreign woman will ever let her husband ever go to a massage alone.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Hua Hin are the most online searched destinations for relaxing, escaping the bustle, and outdoor activities.

Anybody who conducts an internet search with the search terms "Bangkok escape bustle outdoor activities" surely must have a screw lose. Or two.