webfact Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - China’s ambassador to Thailand, Han Zhiqiang, has predicted that Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand will surge to over 300,000 in April, providing a major boost to the kingdom’s tourism industry. The remarks were made during the ambassador’s recent meeting with Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew to discuss strengthening ties between Thailand and China, as well as ways to increase tourism to Phuket and beyond. The meeting’s agenda included Thailand’s ambition to host the Specialized Expo 2028, the province’s plans to establish sister cities in China and ways to boost tourism between the two nations. Phuket has been a popular tourist destination since China lifted its travel restrictions in January, with the average daily arrival of Chinese tourists reaching 20,000. Phuket’s Provincial Administrative Organisation is planning to host a traveling roadshow in Shanghai, Chengdu and Nanning, in collaboration with the private sector, to further promote tourism. The southern province has already established tourism ties with several cities in China, including Yantai, Hainan, Ningxia Hui, Guilin, Yanjiang, Xiamen and the Macau special administrative region. Officials said the visit by Ambassador Han also serves as a positive development for Phuket’s tourism sector, which has already seen a significant increase in Chinese tourist arrivals since the lifting of travel restrictions. The planned traveling roadshow in China is expected to further promote Phuket as a popular destination for Chinese visitors. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230320125706869 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-03-20 - 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. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Drake Posted March 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2023 Phuket. Heaven on Earth. 3 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted March 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2023 Oh, how lovely now, more Chinese tourists, warms the cockles of my heart. 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted March 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2023 Chinese Ambassador Says Thailand Can Expect More Chinese Tourists...........sounds distinctly like a threat to me. 4 1 5 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ppppjjjj Posted March 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2023 I'm I missing something. In January Phuket's average daily arrival of Chinese tourists reaching 20,000 according to the article which is 600,000 in a month. Now it will surge to 300,000 for the whole of Thailand in April. Doesn't add up to me, numbers are made up. 3 4 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted March 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2023 Good to hear. They'll replace all the farangs being handed "Yellow" and "Red" cards. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted March 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2023 3 hours ago, John Drake said: Phuket. Heaven on Earth. My stepson and his live-in just when there for a vacation. He posted pictures on Facebook. That's as close to Phuket as I personally want to be. 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sticky Rice Balls Posted March 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2023 *runs out to store to stock up on snail white--dried mango--seaweed chips--mama cups- medicine- yankee caps- adidas- shrimp and big sunglasses* Prepares sign to welcome our new overlords, make gift bags with above items, wait at Swampy... 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Every journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. They've got many steps to go before returning to the Chinese-portion of the 40 million annual visitors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post terryofcrete Posted March 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2023 6 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Muzzique Posted March 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2023 14 hours ago, webfact said: Phuket has been a popular tourist destination since China lifted its travel restrictions in January, with the average daily arrival of Chinese tourists reaching 20,000. Really? With a plane holding about 300 people, and if that was all chinese tourists, then that's 67 planes from China a day full to the brim. Looking at BKK I see nothing like that arriving. More like 4. And Phuket 2. If they stay for a week you'd have 140000 people there at one time, all chinese and need about 70000 hotel rooms. There'd also be some pretty sore bowlegged bar girls. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post harleyclarkey Posted March 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2023 I still remember the large group of Chinese in a fish restaurant in Pattaya. Some were falling about drunk, others swilling beer from large bottles, others were singing loudly- more like shouting- a man ( in his string vest) decided to gob and spit this on the floor, a woman became unruly and obnoxious, a lot of bones, tissue, debris was all around their table. Yes indeed, class quality tourists. Bring over the hordes. 3 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbbooboo Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 hmmmm....goody..... more chinese hordes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 YIPEE! ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Thankfully, we will not be seeing any of them near Surin. ( I hope ). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Continue to stimulate the economy..... Things are looking up. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 16 hours ago, webfact said: China’s ambassador to Thailand, Han Zhiqiang, has predicted that Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand will surge to over 300,000 in April, providing a major boost to the kingdom’s tourism industry. Luckily I don't reside in a tourist area... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeachCH Posted March 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2023 Racism of any kind should be not allowed, especially when you are guest in a foreign country. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 16 hours ago, John Drake said: Phuket. Heaven on Earth. Hell on earth? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 13 hours ago, connda said: Good to hear. They'll replace all the farangs being handed "Yellow" and "Red" cards. A majority of Chinese & Russians.. they should get along nicely together. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted March 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2023 Must be planning to dispense some new disease or plague by stealth to the world again 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Muzzique said: Really? With a plane holding about 300 people, and if that was all chinese tourists, then that's 67 planes from China a day full to the brim. Looking at BKK I see nothing like that arriving. More like 4. And Phuket 2. If they stay for a week you'd have 140000 people there at one time, all chinese and need about 70000 hotel rooms. There'd also be some pretty sore bowlegged bar girls. Hate to tell you this but the Chinese have there own places to hang out and here in CM have never seen one buying a beer let alone a girl in a bar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamNoone88 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Zero would be a much better number. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DUNROAMIN Posted March 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2023 300,000 reasons not to holiday in Thailand now. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soalbundy Posted March 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2023 47 minutes ago, PeachCH said: Racism of any kind should be not allowed, especially when you are guest in a foreign country. Only woke, boring, squeaky crean opinions are arrowed 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arick Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 So does this mean the World's 4th 5th and 6th largest airlines will start flying after April? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 1 hour ago, RichardColeman said: Must be planning to dispense some new disease or plague by stealth to the world again That would be the USA. Historically, they're quite clever that way. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spermwhale Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 22 minutes ago, zzaa09 said: That would be the USA. Historically, they're quite clever that way. I don't think Cake would like it knowing that some Q nut is quoting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggo Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 15 hours ago, connda said: My stepson and his live-in just when there for a vacation. He posted pictures on Facebook. That's as close to Phuket as I personally want to be. Defently an overrated last paradice on earth.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jiggo Posted March 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2023 2 hours ago, PeachCH said: Racism of any kind should be not allowed, especially when you are guest in a foreign country. And by the local population when visiting such countries, ie paying extra for your white skin. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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