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Whats the point of the morning and afternoon alcohol law?
They're sorta working on that allowing restaurants and pubs in certain areas to sell alcohol 24/7. Although those restaurants and pubs probably already were truth to tell. I really cut down my alcohol consumption. Nevertheless, I side with the freedom of the individual to make their own choices. I will say my problem with the ban is by the time that I get to the supermarket it's often roundabout 2:00 p.m. and I've missed the opportunity to purchase alcohol numerous times because I'm too late. This is a total inconvenience. Same with 5:00 p.m. often times I'm in for the night at 4:00 or 4:30 and don't want to have to go back out again after 5:00 especially in Bangkok when the streets become quite chaotic. This often amounts to me having to change up my schedule simply to purchase a small amount of alcohol which is ridiculous .. kind of the definition of alcoholism despite it being the forced action. Going out of your way, changing your routine in order to acquire alcohol. I would imagine as a tourist especially one that is not aware of this and the alcohol-free holidays it's quite inconvenience and possible negative to ones holiday. For expatriots here it's easy enough just to keep some alcohol stashed. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 11 June 2025
Chinese Travel Giant Tuniu Pushes High-End Thailand Tours Amid Safety Concerns Picture by ASEAN NOW As Chinese tourist numbers tumble, Tuniu Corporation, a leading travel agency from China, is on a mission to rebuild confidence in Thailand tours. Prior to the pandemic, the agency attracted over 100,000 Chinese tourists annually to Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363287-chinese-travel-giant-tuniu-pushes-high-end-thailand-tours-amid-safety-concerns/ -
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Tourism Chinese Travel Giant Tuniu Pushes High-End Thailand Tours Amid Safety Concerns
Picture by ASEAN NOW As Chinese tourist numbers tumble, Tuniu Corporation, a leading travel agency from China, is on a mission to rebuild confidence in Thailand tours. Prior to the pandemic, the agency attracted over 100,000 Chinese tourists annually to Thailand. A mix of recent events – including actor Wang Xing's kidnapping and fewer flights – has caused numbers to drop to 20,000, raising alarm bells. Key to Tuniu's strategy is attracting tourists with higher purchasing power. Jennifer Fan, Tuniu's product director, notes that prior to the pandemic, Thailand mainly attracted budget travellers. Now, premium services, like Niu tours featuring five-star accommodations and high-quality experiences, are receiving rave reviews from Chinese tourists, despite packages averaging 25,000 Baht each. Efforts to leverage online sales and innovative marketing, particularly using Douyin – a popular Chinese streaming platform – are underway. Through engaging live-stream sales, Tuniu aims to shift perceptions and assure tourists about Thailand’s safety and attractions. The campaign successfully uses live locations like Phuket Town, allowing potential tourists to witness the local atmosphere firsthand and feel reassured. The declining arrivals in Thailand are set against a backdrop of rising numbers to other Southeast Asian neighbours, as places like Vietnam showed a 156% growth in Chinese tourist numbers. Fan suggests that with adequate investments in tourism infrastructure and experiences – notably, high-quality 'golden guides' – Thailand's market can revive. She emphasises the potential of targeting high spenders from first-tier Chinese cities and creating differentiated packages for various demographics. The narrative comes with a warning against relying on casinos as a strategy, as the Chinese government discourages such activities, posing yet another challenge. Meanwhile, Thailand's tourism authority recognises the importance of curating a mix of safety and premium services to lure affluent tourists, transforming this dip into an opportunity for a strategic pivot towards sustainable tourism growth. Continuing partnerships and joint initiatives between Chinese travel operators and Thai tourism sectors remain instrumental in synchrony with the new market demands. Strengthening core tourism values could indeed turn the tide, making Thailand a top choice for quality-conscious travellers from China once again. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-11
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