webfact 160607 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 by Krajangwit JohjitBANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is emerging as a popular destination among Chinese travelers, as they look to travel internationally after more than two years of travel restrictions. According to Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb’s General Manager for Southeast Asia, India, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Pattaya have been the most searched Thai destinations on Airbnb by Chinese travelers, who are also showing an increased interest in historical homes, domes, boat houses, and camping tents. Amanpreet noted that the desire for international travel amongst Chinese guests is at an all-time high, adding that it is extremely encouraging to see this surge in international travel interest in Thailand among visitors from China. During the recent Chinese New Year, Thailand was also one of the most popular destinations globally by Chinese guests on Airbnb, along with the United States and Japan. Airbnb is now working with its host community and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in China to provide travelers with the iconic hospitality that Thailand is known for. The company is also promoting off-the-beaten-track destinations, and working to spread the benefits of tourism to more local neighborhoods and businesses to support an inclusive tourism recovery. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230202110344393 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-02-02 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post proton 6498 Posted February 2 Popular Post Share Posted February 2 So what's the good news? 1 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pi Tao 51 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Always the same comedy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Burma Bill 7233 Posted February 2 Popular Post Share Posted February 2 1 hour ago, proton said: So what's the good news? The prawn farmers will be getting bumper orders??? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht 7309 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) 2 hours ago, proton said: So what's the good news? The US, Japan, Vietnam and the Philippines have China surrounded! Edited February 2 by 2baht 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Drake 8671 Posted February 2 Popular Post Share Posted February 2 Wasn't it right before Covid that so many people on this forum were complaining about AIRBNB condos that were really nothing more than fronts for cheap Chinese hotels? With a constant stream of visitors in some buildings overwhelming the condo facilities? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph98765 195 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 This is before or after they can't use the VVIP service anymore and they can get extorted for vaping?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gknrd 737 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I would imagine Thailand would be the top spot for Chinese for years to come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 61474 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Hold on. I thought China was in lock down until recently. When they say Thailand is among the most searched for destinations among Chinese, are they somehow equating that with actual visits? Or is this simply another projection of the numbers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin 18605 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 16 hours ago, webfact said: extremely encouraging to see this surge in international travel interest in Thailand among visitors from China. For those benefitting from their money maybe, but for everyone else? Bring back covid! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli 47812 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 18 hours ago, webfact said: According to Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb’s General Manager for Southeast Asia, India, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Pattaya have been the most searched Thai destinations on Airbnb by Chinese travelers, who are also showing an increased interest in historical homes, domes, boat houses, and camping tents. Searched... says it all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k 38028 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Is it perhaps that nowhere else wants them and Thailand is well known to take anybody? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate 3558 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 3 minutes ago, jacko45k said: Is it perhaps that nowhere else wants them and Thailand is well known to take anybody? I think its the only country were they can spit their half chewed food back into the plate. Put me right off breakfast yesterday at Kiss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaStrong 1196 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 If only I was allowed to write in Chinese, since I'm fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese. I would write in bold letters: Hello, Go to Chiangmai and Pattaya and Phuket and every other city in Thailand is not worth a visit. Group tours only. Farangs love loud noises, and even a little shoving to get their attention. Enjoy, Thailand is more your home than the dirty farang who is not remotely Asian. If I don't see you, tell all farangs that Mr. Deeznutz says, "Hi." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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