Popular Post snoop1130 Posted September 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2023 Once a favourite destination for Chinese tourists, Thailand is facing a tourism crisis due to social media rumours, and one particular blockbuster movie, that have created an image of danger and scams. Thailand relies heavily on tourism, especially from China, which used to contribute more than 10 million visitors annually before the Covid-19 pandemic. Viral social media rumors have spread fear that tourists could be kidnapped and forced into scams across the border in Myanmar or Cambodia. While some basis in reality exists, with documented cases of Chinese nationals lured into online scams in Southeast Asia, there is no evidence of tourists being routinely abducted in Thailand. The blockbuster movie “No More Bets,” based on “real events,” has further fueled concerns. Despite its release last month, it has become the third-most-popular film in China this year, generating over US$521 million in revenue and intensifying discussions about the perceived risks of visiting Thailand. By Peter Roche Caption: PHOTO: Chinese tourists in Thailand at Grand Palace Full story: Phuket GO 2023-09-25 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Wasn't this posted a few days ago? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post retarius Posted September 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2023 Well it's their money, they can choose where they spend it. Time to clean up Thailand and its scammy tourism with bent taxes and shady deals. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sir Dude Posted September 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2023 "Viral social media rumors have spread fear that tourists could be kidnapped and forced into scams across the border in Myanmar or Cambodia... by Chinese criminals." There, fixed it for everyone. 2 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 9 minutes ago, Sir Dude said: "Viral social media rumors have spread fear that tourists could be kidnapped and forced into scams across the border in Myanmar or Cambodia... by Chinese criminals." There, fixed it for everyone. Cheers, thanks. Totally correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gknrd Posted September 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2023 BS, Chines are saving their money and not spending at home or abroad.. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunBENQ Posted September 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2023 I feel so bad that this news does not make me sad Selfish I am. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 (edited) So, Thailand scams only exist in a movie?? Yeah, right... When will Thais learn that tourists avoid places and countries where scams and ripp-offs are rampant? Edited September 25, 2023 by StayinThailand2much 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyB Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, Sir Dude said: "Viral social media rumors have spread fear that tourists could be kidnapped and forced into scams across the border in Myanmar or Cambodia... by Chinese criminals." There, fixed it for everyone. Chinese criminals ... operating in Thailand with the knowledge, collusion and frequently involvement of the RTP. Thousands of them living illegally on corruptly obtained visas from RTP Immigration ... same old same old ... Edited September 25, 2023 by BusyB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Once a favourite destination for Chinese tourists, Thailand is facing a tourism crisis due to social media rumours, and one particular blockbuster movie, that have created an image of danger and scams It has nothing what-so-ever to with the above. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 12 hours ago, Thailand said: Wasn't this posted a few days ago? Yes, they are still trying to sell it until someone believes it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 So what we are saying is the introduction of the Visa free policy was a waste of time, and would only result in those in no fear of crime to enter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 I can't find the article now but read recently about a huge Chinese tourist influx next week for their holiday "golden week". Looking forward to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jcmj Posted September 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2023 Their economy sucks and the majority don’t have the money to travel anymore. That’s the truth. Not a scary movie scaring them away. Although, if that helps, I don’t mind it. They should start showing it in more theaters there. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 If the choice on the form is : A. I wont go because scams and safety issues. or B. I wont go as I have no money. 9 out of 10 will say A rather than one that shame themselves ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 16 hours ago, snoop1130 said: there is no evidence of tourists being routinely abducted in Thailand. There is no evidence that it is not happening also. The fact that is has happened more than once should be enough to show it happens here.. I have read of several abductions of chinese as well as trafficking them to another country to work or to be used for body parts in the past few years 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 14 hours ago, Gknrd said: BS, Chines are saving their money and not spending at home or abroad.. If some o the recent reports out of China are correct, then many Thousands are now just trying to find enough Money to live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPhibes Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 17 hours ago, Gknrd said: BS, Chines are saving their money and not spending at home or abroad.. Bad times are coming to the Chinese economy. Being almost 100% focused on real estate as a means of preserving or increasing wealth for the average citizen is an "all your eggs in one basket" problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPhibes Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 19 hours ago, Sir Dude said: "Viral social media rumors have spread fear that tourists could be kidnapped and forced into scams across the border in Myanmar or Cambodia... by Chinese criminals." There, fixed it for everyone. That was rather bold of you! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Branche Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 I keep seeing financial news about the China Economy slowing and the real estate companies failing along with manufacturing declining as possible reasons. There has been some abductions of Chinese so I can see some being concerned. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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