snoop1130 Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Image Credit: Phuket Public Relations Office The first cruise ship to arrive in Thailand in three years docked at the Patong pier in Phuket today (Monday), to allow about 800 passengers to come ashore for a one-day sightseeing excusion. Phuket Governor Narong Woonsiew and head of the Phuket office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Nanthasiri Ronnasiri, boarded the ship, Spectrum of the Sea, to welcome the passengers. The ship, which had arrived from Singapore, is carrying over4,500 passengers of 55 nationalities, but most are from Singapore, Malaysia, India, the Philippines and Indonesia. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/first-cruise-ship-in-three-years-docks-in-phuket-today/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-24 - 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDave Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 That's the largest ship I can recall mooring in Patong Bay. Only 800 pax came ashore? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheapcanuck Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 800 passenger is less than 18% of the ships population coming ashore. I guess Thailand's reputation on it's treatment of tourists is getting out. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Do people wear masks on ships? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysfriend Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Surprised the water is deep enough for that huge ship so close to the beach ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 payday for the taxi mob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDave Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 10 hours ago, Sparktrader said: Do people wear masks on ships? I don't know about the ships in SE Asia, but in North America and Europe, generally no since about 6 months ago. As of about a week ago, most lines have dropped the requirement for staff to wear masks, although many still do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 12 hours ago, DrDave said: That's the largest ship I can recall mooring in Patong Bay. Only 800 pax came ashore? Surprisingly large and newly built to be on the Singapore run. Tonnage even higher than the QM2. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Old Croc Posted October 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 hour ago, nobodysfriend said: Surprised the water is deep enough for that huge ship so close to the beach ... Photos can be deceiving. They anchor about 1 1/2 kms out in deep water. They don't dock at a pier as stated in the OP. Passengers are ferried in. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 12 hours ago, Sparktrader said: Do people wear masks on ships? Only when using muffled oars. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya Spotter Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 I'm sure the taxi mafia was out in force to meet them (and beat up any "unauthorized" drivers who had the temerity to show up and earn a fare). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 15 hours ago, DrDave said: That's the largest ship I can recall mooring in Patong Bay. Only 800 pax came ashore? 3,700 had a better quality of entertainment and cuisine by remaining on board 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 15 hours ago, DrDave said: That's the largest ship I can recall mooring in Patong Bay. Only 800 pax came ashore? poster must av counted em????!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 21 hours ago, DrDave said: That's the largest ship I can recall mooring in Patong Bay. Only 800 pax came ashore? The others knew better....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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