gearbox Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Sparktrader said: Why are you here if so bad? Uk, us expensive India dirty outdoor toilet Thai islands plus Bangkok are awesome for tourists It is a flawed study, or rather not reported correctly. When I saw India, UK, US above Thailand, I thought something is wrong, India gets far less foreigners than Thailand. Looking at a previous full report of the study it seems the domestic travel is also included, that explains the places US and India are taking, big countries with large domestic market. Edited May 9, 2022 by gearbox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbox Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 22 minutes ago, Burma Bill said: You must be joking!!!!!!!! (TAT sponsorship?????) Nothing to do with TAT, it is a survey commissioned by Visa, they are doing it anually. Of course the original report is getting "enhanced" by the "English teachers" turned journalists. If you read one of the original reports it is presented quite well and would be something like 15-20 pages. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, gearbox said: It is a flawed study, or rather not reported correctly. When I saw India, UK, US above Thailand, I thought something is wrong, India gets far less foreigners than Thailand. Looking at a previous full report of the study it seems the domestic travel is also included, that explains the places US and India are taken, big countries with large domestic market. France is no 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 4 hours ago, morrobay said: No prizes for guessing the real reasons companies set up shop here Which companies? What reasons? Please explain. Vietnam, Burma, Thailand etc attract companies because of the qualities of the Labour force and various economic and tax advantages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibukid Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 i could see how Thailand could rank very high as far as the food is concerned. it is excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomchaiCNX Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Well here we go again. I believe the numbers that I kept for 20+ years of my tourist related business. For the last two years + they tell me a complete different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post moe666 Posted May 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Sparktrader said: 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 More than likely never been to Thailand and live in their moms basement in the UK. Just saw off a friend a couple of days ago he had a great time. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted May 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2022 Massage also refers to the whole-well being, spa, fitness, manicure etc businesses. It's a genuine area of business that's very profitable. The poverty stricken cynics who make negative comments or make long distance judgement know little or nothing about it or Thailand in general gaining there information as they do from porn sites which they view on computers in their parents basement. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post internationalism Posted May 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) "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." so it's not really about attraction for world tourists, but nationalism. Atractiveness is measured by international arrivals. Thailand use to be 9th. But I think I would be falling, because of many covid related mistakes, including botched vax program for locals. "Top 10 Countries Most Popular with Tourists (by number of 2019 visitor arrivals) France - 90.0 million Spain - 83.7 million United States - 79.3 million China - 65.7 million Italy - 64.5 million Turkey - 51.2 million Mexico - 45.0 million Thailand - 39.8 million Germany - 39.6 million United Kingdom - 39.4 million" https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/most-visited-countries Do you remember claims, that Thai language will become an international language? And Thailand would become world power? "In his speech at the Excellent Youths Awards yesterday, Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha told the kids that English is an important language and everyone should not be shy to speak it, but behold…Thai may become a world language when the country is successfully reformed, VoiceTV reported. “The most common language is English for sure. If Thai was a world language, we would have been a powerful country,” Prayuth said as the entire room burst into laughter. “Is there a chance Thai will become a world language? Yes, if you do what I say! In the future, Thai may become a world language. You know many people learn Thai. They say it’s very difficult. It has a bunch of vowels…and 44 letters, right? What else? 24 vowels? English only has A E I O U,” he said. “One Thai word can mean many things. That’s what we should be proud of!” Prayuth added." https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/prayuth-thai-will-become-world-language/ Edited May 9, 2022 by internationalism 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave moir Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 7 hours ago, RandiRona said: "with Thai massage as most popular activity" What a happy ending!! Those happy endings work wonders ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave moir Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 33 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: Massage also refers to the whole-well being, spa, fitness, manicure etc businesses. It's a genuine area of business that's very profitable. The poverty stricken cynics who make negative comments or make long distance judgement know little or nothing about it or Thailand in general gaining there information as they do from porn sites which they view on computers in their parents basement. Or from actually going to these wonderful places to get relief from stress???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1duckyboy Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 I guess places one, two and three are leaving no tourists for fourth place (Thailand). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted May 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Sparktrader said: 200 baht vs $65 200 THB excl flight and hotel and Thai Pass ???? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dialemco Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 7 hours ago, RandiRona said: "with Thai massage as most popular activity" What a happy ending!! Do they mean the special Thai Massage? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 9 hours ago, webfact said: Visa Global Travel Intentions Study has rated Thailand as the 4th most attractive travel destination magic word "intentions" good laugh to start the week 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrunchWrapSupreme Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 """""""Massage""""""" ???????????? Thailand? Uh, uh... The temples, temples... TEMPLES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lahgon29 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Sparktrader said: 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 Bit selective with your info, mate. I've lived here 10 years and been coming for 30. The 200 baht for an hour massage would be Issarn, where I live. I'm in Hua Hin now and cheapest around me is 250..4 star for 700 baht? Maybe during the Covid-19 era. I looked around here and that's not even nearly the case. Check Agoda {after taxes} Boat tours. Yep. Unique to Thailand, to visit ruined and overrun small islands. Range of food? Depends on where you are.. And if its not Thai, its not cheap and not good unless classy restaurant . Nice weather.? November through March. I'm from QLD, so I can compare beaches, food, boat tours, and weather. Thailand is cheap. QLD isn't. That's the difference. Try visit Issarn sometime as well, mate. Keow Yai, Beunkang, Mekong drives, Leoi District, etc, etc, before you put half the country down I'm off for a 250 baht foot massage now. I'll see if they'll give me a farang discount. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, lahgon29 said: Bit selective with your info, mate. I've lived here 10 years and been coming for 30. The 200 baht for an hour massage would be Issarn, where I live. I'm in Hua Hin now and cheapest around me is 250..4 star for 700 baht? Maybe during the Covid-19 era. I looked around here and that's not even nearly the case. Check Agoda {after taxes} Boat tours. Yep. Unique to Thailand, to visit ruined and overrun small islands. Range of food? Depends on where you are.. And if its not Thai, its not cheap and not good unless classy restaurant . Nice weather.? November through March. I'm from QLD, so I can compare beaches, food, boat tours, and weather. Thailand is cheap. QLD isn't. That's the difference. Try visit Issarn sometime as well, mate. Keow Yai, Beunkang, Mekong drives, Leoi District, etc, etc, before you put half the country down I'm off for a 250 baht foot massage now. I'll see if they'll give me a farang discount. Krabi is cheaper than HH. I found HH to be a rip off! See Booking.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Chang, kood, maak, mook, lanta I dont think are ruined at all Phi phi ruined HH is very ordinary imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Would not have a Thai massage if it was free, last one in 2008 nearly crippled me. Too many have no, or little training in it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) 32 minutes ago, lahgon29 said: Bit selective with your info, mate. I've lived here 10 years and been coming for 30. The 200 baht for an hour massage would be Issarn, where I live. I'm in Hua Hin now and cheapest around me is 250..4 star for 700 baht? Maybe during the Covid-19 era. I looked around here and that's not even nearly the case. Check Agoda {after taxes} Boat tours. Yep. Unique to Thailand, to visit ruined and overrun small islands. Range of food? Depends on where you are.. And if its not Thai, its not cheap and not good unless classy restaurant . Nice weather.? November through March. I'm from QLD, so I can compare beaches, food, boat tours, and weather. Thailand is cheap. QLD isn't. That's the difference. Try visit Issarn sometime as well, mate. Keow Yai, Beunkang, Mekong drives, Leoi District, etc, etc, before you put half the country down I'm off for a 250 baht foot massage now. I'll see if they'll give me a farang discount. 100 baht an hour in some parts of Bangkok, not tourist areas. ie Wat Worachanyawas area on the river side. Edited May 9, 2022 by proton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lingba Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Ha ha...yeah..Thai massage...I wonder why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 16 minutes ago, proton said: Would not have a Thai massage if it was free, last one in 2008 nearly crippled me. Too many have no, or little training in it. That isn't my experience..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrobay Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Sparktrader said: 700 baht 4 star rooms in krabi 200 baht massage Range of food Boat tours Nice weather I agree and all of the above in a one km radius. Thailand has the complete package. But it's just a matter of time before Vietnam displaces Thailand. And that includes FDI manufacturing for export. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millcx Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Yes they asked 3 people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalasin Jo Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Past performance, search results may be high but not leading to bookings whilst TP remains. Tom yam Kung to instill national pride? What what about mango and sticky rice? And now it's spring leading in to summer in Europe and N. America, rainy season in LoS Thailand isn't there yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 17 hours ago, webfact said: Yes, no doubt that massage is the most popular thing for tourists. Just one little thing. The massage chair is usually changed for a back room with a mattress on the floor or a massage bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Is the propaganda machine and EV or does it run on oil? Had lots of massages in Thailand in various cities, and ocean side places. Fond memories. Food is great and seeing museums and temples on my earlies visits were enjoyable as well. Still one of the tropical places in the world I am glad that I visited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onerak Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) 20 hours ago, webfact said: 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 arseparte ound the world during Here is the 2019 numbers France - 90.0 million Spain - 83.7 million United States - 79.3 million China - 65.7 million Italy - 64.5 million Turkey - 51.2 million Mexico - 45.0 million Thailand - 39.8 million Germany - 39.6 million United Kingdom - 39.4 million Edited May 9, 2022 by Onerak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Where did banging bar girls place in their list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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