BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai and Chinese officials recently met to address concerns stemming from a Chinese film that negatively depicted Thailand, causing worry among Chinese tourists.

 

Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office Puangpet Chunlaiad informed Chinese Ambassador Han Zhiqiang during the meeting that the film titled "No More Bets" wrongly portrayed Thailand with illegal activities, including human trafficking, organ trade, call center scams, and extortion gangs, potentially affecting Chinese tourists’ perceptions of safety.

 

Minister Puangpet clarified that the film was not shot in Thailand but featured the Thai language in some scenes, leading to misunderstandings on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. The aim of the meeting was to reassure Chinese citizens about the film’s inaccuracy and emphasize Thailand’s strict safety measures for tourists.

 

The Thai government also stressed the importance of close communication with China and discussed cooperation between Thailand’s Department of Public Relations and China Media Group (CMG) to prevent misinformation and strengthen bilateral relations.

 

Ambassador Han Zhiqiang responded positively, assuring that Thailand remains a popular destination for Chinese tourists and expressing confidence that this incident would not affect their trust. He also highlighted the upcoming Chinese New Year festival as an opportunity to strengthen travel relations between the two countries.

 

By Krajangwit Johjit

 

Source: NNT 2023-11-28

 

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"The aim of the meeting was to reassure Chinese citizens about the film’s inaccuracy and emphasize Thailand’s strict safety measures for tourists. "

 

Safety measures such as the Thai drivers always stopping for pedestrians in zebra crossings as well as the considerable way the Thai people drive. I could add a hundred more but you get the point.

Perhaps they should resurrect the 10 year old "Lost in Thailand" movie?

What's with the blue shirt(?) or whatever it is?

Truth often hurts. 

What? No defamation charges? Extradite them and show the truth.

 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thai and Chinese officials recently met to address concerns stemming from a Chinese film that negatively depicted Thailand, causing worry among Chinese tourists.

It has nothing to do with the film... 

China is in the mire with many issues... and Thailand has nothing much more to offer for those that have already been here.

They should be worried more about the cop, stopping them, and planting evidence on them to blackmail them into paying money. TIT.

This is a movie they're talking about, isn't it? A drama, not real life. Don't the Chinese know the difference? I guess the same mentality exists there as existed in my native UK when I was a kid, and maybe still does, where people would want to know where to send flowers when a soap actor died.

10 hours ago, Morch said:

What's with the blue shirt(?) or whatever it is?

Translator

45 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

native UK when I was a kid, and maybe still

Yeah, that seems to be right..😂

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

the film titled "No More Bets" wrongly portrayed Thailand with illegal activities, including human trafficking, organ trade, call center scams, and extortion gangs,

Fixed.

Ambassador Han Zhiqiang responded positively, assuring that Thailand remains a popular destination for Chinese tourists and expressing confidence that this incident would not affect their trust
 

..Oh that’s ok then.. Mai pen rai. 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Ambassador Han Zhiqiang responded positively

The fact she responded positively, is a major relief. Thailand is still a popular destination. Hallelujah.

Of course the film misrepresents the level of criminal activity in Thailand. There are no criminals in Thailand. It is the fault of all those foreigners. Oh, but not Chinese foreigners no sirree. 

Just recently:

China’s Embassy calls on Thai media to censor its coverage of Taiwan to protect relationships

and then:

Thai Broadcaster Removes Taiwan Interview, Alarming Media Analysts

Thai Public Broadcasting Service Removes Interview with Taiwan Foreign Minister, Allegedly at China's Behest

 

that's why

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Ambassador Han Zhiqiang responded positively

 

begging the question what was here first, the interview or the finished film waiting to be released in order to prod a country onto the correct path...

 

They will do anything to avoid taking responsibility for the drop in tourism. 

 

1. None of the issues existing before Covid were ever addressed. Typical Thai style. These goons in charge won't take responsibility for anything. 

 

2. Many economies have been devastated, and Thailand's tourist base of primarily lower income Indians, Chinese and Malaysians were hardest hit. 

 

3. Thailand cannot and will not attract wealthy or even affluent tourists, for a dozen good reasons. No sacrifices are being made, to make Thailand more appealing to them. 

 

4. Thailand is a nation in reverse. It is moving backwards, and represents the polar opposite of progress on countless levels. It is simply NOT becoming a better version of itself. The environment, traffic and public safety, horrific law enforcement, corruption, air quality, etc. Add to that heinous luxury and wine taxes, and you have an environment wealthy tourists avoid like the plague. 

 

5. You cannot shut down the entire tourism industry for nearly 2 years, decimate the nightlife, hotels, restaurants and countless related businesses, engage in a very poorly planned vaccination program, create a climate of fear and panic, and then just expect because you open your doors again, millions will flood in. The world does not work like that. 

 

6. Thailand is NOT the center of the known universe. It is becoming less relevant by the minute. Tourists are forgetting Thailand. Thailand needs foreigners 100x more than they need Thailand. 

 

I could go on and on and on. The goons just do not get it. At all.

Ha ha, yeah, no scams here!

Well it hasn't worried the Chinese beggars...anyone know if they were mentioned in the movie?

If tourists (from any country) based their decisions on where to holiday from information from drama films and series - nobody would travel anywhere!

It is ridiculous to assume that this film is solely responsible for keeping the Chinese hordes at bay. 

How dumb are these people? (rhetorical question).

 

In case I am incorrect I suggest 'No More Bets' be screened at least once a month on the Chinese National Broadcaster to maintain the status quo

13 hours ago, Morch said:

What's with the blue shirt(?) or whatever it is?

I've seen that fashion before !😁

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

potentially affecting Chinese tourists’ perceptions of safety.

Obviously hyperbolic.

Let me correct:

'potentially affecting both Thai citizens and resident/tourist foreigners.'

I can't help thinking the CCP would be less than enthusiastic about their citizens going to a country where Ganja is available everywhere.

Always excuses for low Chinese tourist draw.

 

 

Maybe if Thai officials stopped talking about and seeking meetings over this movie, then people might begin to forget about it.

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The aim of the meeting was to reassure Chinese citizens about the film’s inaccuracy and emphasize Thailand’s strict safety measures for tourists.

once Chinese have a negative image about a country it's very difficult to change it.... look at their Ressentiment  towards Japan

2 hours ago, Mavideol said:

once Chinese have a negative image about a country it's very difficult to change it.... look at their Ressentiment  towards Japan

Wish they would get a negative image of the UK. we're infested with them, 

22 hours ago, Keep Right said:

"The aim of the meeting was to reassure Chinese citizens about the film’s inaccuracy and emphasize Thailand’s strict safety measures for tourists. "

 

Safety measures such as the Thai drivers always stopping for pedestrians in zebra crossings as well as the considerable way the Thai people drive. I could add a hundred more but you get the point.

Would this not be called fake news? Since every year we are reading about each of these events happening in Thailand and to the Chinese people as well that come to Thailand as tourists. 

22 hours ago, Thailand said:

Perhaps they should resurrect the 10 year old "Lost in Thailand" movie?

Yes,...That was a good movie. And sadly the start of massive Chinese tourism in Thailand !!!

8 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

They will do anything to avoid taking responsibility for the drop in tourism. 

 

1. None of the issues existing before Covid were ever addressed. Typical Thai style. These goons in charge won't take responsibility for anything. 

 

2. Many economies have been devastated, and Thailand's tourist base of primarily lower income Indians, Chinese and Malaysians were hardest hit. 

 

3. Thailand cannot and will not attract wealthy or even affluent tourists, for a dozen good reasons. No sacrifices are being made, to make Thailand more appealing to them. 

 

4. Thailand is a nation in reverse. It is moving backwards, and represents the polar opposite of progress on countless levels. It is simply NOT becoming a better version of itself. The environment, traffic and public safety, horrific law enforcement, corruption, air quality, etc. Add to that heinous luxury and wine taxes, and you have an environment wealthy tourists avoid like the plague. 

 

5. You cannot shut down the entire tourism industry for nearly 2 years, decimate the nightlife, hotels, restaurants and countless related businesses, engage in a very poorly planned vaccination program, create a climate of fear and panic, and then just expect because you open your doors again, millions will flood in. The world does not work like that. 

 

6. Thailand is NOT the center of the known universe. It is becoming less relevant by the minute. Tourists are forgetting Thailand. Thailand needs foreigners 100x more than they need Thailand. 

 

I could go on and on and on. The goons just do not get it. At all.

Pollution today is 104 in the Red in Pattaya , last year it was like Armageddon , especially in Isaan 

Edited November 29, 20232 yr by Irish star