webfact Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 While flooding has affected tourism on Koh Chang, some foreign tourists are still making the trip there. Photos: Naewna TNR Staff HIT by heavy rain, floods and landslides the tourist island Koh Chang is now focusing on reviving tourism at yearend by launching sports and entertainment activities as a draw-card, Naewna newspaper said today (Sept. 13). Mr. Saksit Mungkarn, an executive of Siam Royal View Hotel, Koh Chang and chairman of the Tourism Council of Trat province, admitted that the island’s image is currently not very good after photos of a landslide causing a road to collapse circulated last week with this deterring tourists from coming over. However, cancellations by tourists do not greatly affect tourism operators because this is the low season. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/13/flood-hit-koh-chang-focusing-on-reviving-tourism-at-yearend/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-14 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 2 hours ago, webfact said: However, cancellations by tourists do not greatly affect tourism operators because this is the low season. UP tomorrow : Koh Chang businesses complain of no customers 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 2 hours ago, webfact said: launching sports and entertainment activities as a draw-card So leave the flooding, build a Moat, and encourage Kayaks to be sold in town so that tourists can paddle around the area while having Kayaking competitions. Better yet, bring in a bunch of large pigs and create a mud wrestling entertainment venue, where the tourists can get in the ring and roll in the mud.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Chang gets heavy rain every September. Media- lets never be honest. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Sports & Entertainment? Bah, all they need is a walking street and a lot of prostitution, as I will strongly point out, do not exist in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 7 hours ago, webfact said: However, cancellations by tourists do not greatly affect tourism operators because this is the low season. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgmr Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 On 9/14/2022 at 12:51 AM, RichardColeman said: UP tomorrow : Koh Chang businesses complain of no customers Koh Chang has for decades experienced landslides, bridges collapsing, streets flooding. Sandfly on the beach swarming, mosquito s infesting resorts situated away from the beach. It is not surprising that the island has a very short high season. BUT, I still want to return, it has a charm unique and relaxing. Best wishes Koh Chang for the upcoming high season and beyond. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 On 9/14/2022 at 4:00 AM, webfact said: Mr. Saksit Mungkarn, an executive of Siam Royal View Hotel, Koh Chang and chairman of the Tourism Council of Trat province, Please spare a thought for those who don't own luxury resorts Mr Sakit, and had their bungalows destroyed by the land slides and road collapses yet again, well done to all those involved with efforts to rebuild and clear the road of downed trees, and those who gave the Compulsory order to evacuate those bungalows, last time, some years ago, sadly people died in the landslides when the same part of the road collapsed, the road is still under repair, but driveable. KC is paradise take care all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huangnon Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 On 9/14/2022 at 7:11 AM, Sparktrader said: Chang gets heavy rain every September. Media- lets never be honest. Yes. September and sometimes into October as well. Sad for hotel and business operators who have really suffered during these past 2-1/2 years, but it was ridiculous lockdowns and entry conditions / restrictions that really put the boot in, not seasonal weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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