webfact Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 SAMUT PRAKAN, (TNA) – Three ministers have welcomed the first group of Chinese tourists, arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Monday as the government revokes the requirement for foreign arrivals to show proof of Covid -19 vaccination. Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn and Saksayam Chidchob Transport Minister were present at the airport to welcome Chinese tourists after China reopened its border on Sunday. The first flight, carrying 286 passengers to Thailand arrived from Xiamen at around 1 p.m. Later this afternoon, China Southern Airlines Flight CZ3081 from Guangzhou will also arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1091064 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-01-10 - 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! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Yawn, plenty of Chinese tour groups in New Zealand, and many Chinese tourists in Australia, e.g. Blue Mountains, two months ago... Why did it take them that long to arrive in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelforbes Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, StayinThailand2much said: Yawn, plenty of Chinese tour groups in New Zealand, and many Chinese tourists in Australia, e.g. Blue Mountains, two months ago... Why did it take them that long to arrive in Thailand? Lack of scheduled flights apparently 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gknrd Posted January 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2023 Haha, not a mask in sight. Propoganda machine is in high swing. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shop mak Posted January 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2023 When, if ever did any foreign tourist or expat get a similar grand welcome to Thailand? Chinese mostly spend money in chinese owned hotels, restaurants, and chinese owned shops. Very little of their money goes to any business owned by a Thai. "Welcomed by 3 Ministers, and given gift" 2 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted January 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2023 Each arriving Chinese tourist, including kids were serenaded, given a thai welcome bag....wonder if other arriving tourists felt left out... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Just show you the extend of Thailand's kowtowing to China, but actually 2 types of Chinese has arrived, one are human the other are rapidly spreading disease also Chinese... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Orinoco Posted January 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2023 Chinese to the left. Any dirty Falang to the right. Thank you for your cooperation. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gknrd Posted January 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2023 This is going to be interesting to watch. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I wonder if the blue gift bag each was given had a mask, an ATK test kit and a discount coupon for medical treatment if positive.......asking for my pet water monitor lizard. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: Three ministers have welcomed the first group of Chinese tourists, arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Monday as the government revokes the requirement for foreign arrivals to show proof of Covid -19 vaccination. Why openly confirm desperation...? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 3 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said: Yawn, plenty of Chinese tour groups in New Zealand, and many Chinese tourists in Australia, e.g. Blue Mountains, two months ago... Why did it take them that long to arrive in Thailand? Same old attractions... it's not like they're going to see any changes from 3 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 minute ago, hotchilli said: Why openly confirm desperation...? Desperation as in it being sung to the Heinz Ketchup Anticipation song? I agree...it's keeping me waiting.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phetphet Posted January 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2023 Wouldn't it be ironic if one or all those welcoming Ministers caught Covid from those arriving tourists? 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelforbes Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said: Desperation as in it being sung to the Heinz Ketchup Anticipation song? I agree...it's keeping me waiting.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post freedomnow Posted January 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2023 Get yir noses right up there and smell the zero dollar tours and back-door takeover of viceland. ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRToMRT Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 We are saved!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 8 minutes ago, freedomnow said: Get yir noses right up there and smell the zero dollar tours and back-door takeover of viceland. ???? I saw the debacle on TV last night and it appeared a few of the group minders had their posts with a flag on top so the group knew who to follow...zero dollar tours appear to be back....the shrimp buffets are squeeling with delight... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post freedomnow Posted January 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 minute ago, ThailandRyan said: I saw the debacle on TV last night and it appeared a few of the group minders had their posts with a flag on top so the group knew who to follow...zero dollar tours appear to be back....the shrimp buffets are squeeling with delight... They'll need to get a 24-hour guard team for Chiang Mai moat or they will use it to take a dump again or swimming...or both - 1 after the other. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Good to see Thailand back in business, too many people lost jobs over the past few years. Even zero dollar tours provide employment for local hotel staff, drivers etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Shop mak said: When, if ever did any foreign tourist or expat get a similar grand welcome to Thailand? Chinese mostly spend money in chinese owned hotels, restaurants, and chinese owned shops. Very little of their money goes to any business owned by a Thai. "Welcomed by 3 Ministers, and given gift" The links between the governing class, and the "Chinese Thai" business community are strong, and lucrative. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Shop mak said: When, if ever did any foreign tourist or expat get a similar grand welcome to Thailand? Chinese mostly spend money in chinese owned hotels, restaurants, and chinese owned shops. Very little of their money goes to any business owned by a Thai. "Welcomed by 3 Ministers, and given gift" The links between the governing class, and the "Chinese Thai" business community are strong, and lucrative. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, herfiehandbag said: The links between the governing class, and the "Chinese Thai" business community are strong, and lucrative. Ergo why Anutin bought the Sinovac from them and not the other vaccines. Also why the Chinese Triads have a strong foothold here as well..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 4 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said: Yawn, plenty of Chinese tour groups in New Zealand, and many Chinese tourists in Australia, e.g. Blue Mountains, two months ago... Why did it take them that long to arrive in Thailand? Some of those tour groups may have been from Taiwan. My partner and I ran into several tour groups from Taiwan on our December trip to Europe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 29 minutes ago, Thailand said: Good to see Thailand back in business, too many people lost jobs over the past few years. Even zero dollar tours provide employment for local hotel staff, drivers etc. The majority of Chinese tourists in 2019 were independent travelers, not in tour groups. Whether traveling independently or in groups, they spent over 500 billion baht in Thailand--not exactly 'zero dollar'--and more than any other country. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Shop mak said: When, if ever did any foreign tourist or expat get a similar grand welcome to Thailand? Chinese mostly spend money in chinese owned hotels, restaurants, and chinese owned shops. Very little of their money goes to any business owned by a Thai. "Welcomed by 3 Ministers, and given gift" This is a persistent myth that is false and with no basis in fact. In 2019, the majority of Chinese tourists were independent travelers and not in tour groups, budget or otherwise. Whether traveling independently or in a tour, they spent over 500 billion baht in Thailand, the most of any country, and most of that was not spent in 'chinese owned hotels, restaurants, and chinese owned shops'. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gknrd Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) Just got into Soul, From BKK. Announcement on the plane, all Chinese to be tested before could continue. When I was a leaving the plane two large groups were being swept away. I never saw them again. Also all passengers were made to show their itinerary and where they came from. If coming from or had visited China. You were pulled out of line and taken away. One exchange would not exchange Thai baht for local currency? I was a little surprised. I thought Thai Baht was a sort after currency in Asia. Finally found one that would exchange. Hassle. And the announcement on the plane they clearly stated it was because China was in the mist of a Covid outbreak. So much for the Zero Covid policy.. Edited January 11, 2023 by Gknrd 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 On 1/10/2023 at 10:10 AM, Shop mak said: When, if ever did any foreign tourist or expat get a similar grand welcome to Thailand? https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Thai-resort-welcomes-1st-quarantine-free-tourists-in-over-a-year https://thepattayanews.com/2022/12/29/400-russian-tourists-arrive-in-rayong-welcomed-with-water-cannon-salute/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion58 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 On 1/10/2023 at 6:10 AM, Shop mak said: When, if ever did any foreign tourist or expat get a similar grand welcome to Thailand? That was my question as well. The boot licking is not a good look, Thailand! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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