snoop1130 Posted January 17, 2024 Posted January 17, 2024 As Phuket, Pattaya, and Hua Hin battle with over-tourism, Nakhon Si Thammarat emerges as a tranquil one of Thailand’s favourite getaways. In the throes of over-tourism, Phuket, Pattaya, and Hua Hin are becoming synonymous with congestion, noise, and chaos. The serenity seekers are abandoning the ship, flocking towards the promise of silent travel, as revealed by Condé Nast Traveler. Amidst this travel turmoil, Nakhon Si Thammarat emerges as a tropical haven that defies the bustling trend. Bill Barnett, Managing Director of C9 Hotelworks, forewarns of the impending gridlock in Thailand’s high season. However, a southern Thai province is turning the tide. Nakhon Si Thammarat’s new international airport terminal promises direct flights from major Asian cities, providing an escape route from the travel chaos gripping the kingdom. Nakhon Si Thammarat’s International Airport, set to handle four million passengers annually, stands in stark contrast to Phuket’s ambitious yet insufficient expansion plans. With a vast province spanning 9,885 square kilometres, it beckons travellers seeking solace from the congested roads and beaches of other Thai destinations. By Puntid Tantivangphaisal Caption: Photo courtesy of Lonely Planet Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-17 - 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
Popular Post KhunLA Posted January 17, 2024 Popular Post Posted January 17, 2024 No argument here, as I quite like NST. Even have a few friends down there. A bit of a drive for us, I hrs, but worth it. Always add a overnight on the way. Might be headed that way soon. 2 1
Popular Post jcmj Posted January 18, 2024 Popular Post Posted January 18, 2024 Hopefully it stays that way. 3
mfd101 Posted January 18, 2024 Posted January 18, 2024 So let's advertize it and receive a reward (10 million extra visitors in 2024) ... Noone in this country every learns. 1
soi3eddie Posted January 18, 2024 Posted January 18, 2024 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: promises direct flights from major Asian cities When's that going to happen? Just looked at Flightradar24 and over 3 days (yesterday, today and tomorrow), there are 28 arrival flights scheduled. All of them from only one major Asian city and that's Bangkok. If Hua Hin cannot attract international flights, then Nakhon Si Thammarat has zero to no chance. Keep up with the "promises"!
soi3eddie Posted January 18, 2024 Posted January 18, 2024 Nakhon Si Thammarat has a lot of charms, hills, scenery, temples, beaches (though nothing to compare with Phuket or Krabi), the people are lovely and the best food in Thailand. Can't see it becoming an international tourist destination anytime soon though. It is very popular with Thais and a large number of good hotels have opened in the last 20 years. I remember when there was just one flight per day (two flights on a Friday and Sunday), now there are 9-10 daily flights from Bangkok. I'm looking forward to my visit in early March! 1
findlay13 Posted January 18, 2024 Posted January 18, 2024 "Amidst this travel turmoil, Nakhon Si Thammarat emerges as a tropical haven that defies the bustling trend." NOT anymore after this article !LOL
purcho Posted January 18, 2024 Posted January 18, 2024 40 minutes ago, soi3eddie said: Nakhon Si Thammarat has a lot of charms, hills, scenery, temples, beaches (though nothing to compare with Phuket or Krabi), the people are lovely and the best food in Thailand. Can't see it becoming an international tourist destination anytime soon though. It is very popular with Thais and a large number of good hotels have opened in the last 20 years. I remember when there was just one flight per day (two flights on a Friday and Sunday), now there are 9-10 daily flights from Bangkok. I'm looking forward to my visit in early March!
purcho Posted January 18, 2024 Posted January 18, 2024 I agree . NST is a great spot and has some beautiful beaches from Kha Nom to Sichon to Tha Sala district. The best seafood in Thailand and mountains and scenery to boot .. A fraction of the prices of Phuket and Krabi , but don't tell the others
Thingamabob Posted January 18, 2024 Posted January 18, 2024 Surely the new airport will bring an end to the tranquility ?
KhunLA Posted January 18, 2024 Posted January 18, 2024 Not much is going to change, as you really do need your own transport. The public transport infrastructure isn't really there for most tourist, along with attractions. As the article points out, it really is for people who want to avoid the congestion elsewhere. And don't mind driving a bit extra to do it.
South Posted January 18, 2024 Posted January 18, 2024 The opening post reads like a thinly veiled advertisement for some housing development, that's all. First visited NST in 1991, married a local lass and lived there for over 20 years. No airport back then, 2 domestic Thai prop jobs from DMK a week dodging the cows and landing in the army base. 1
n00dle Posted January 18, 2024 Posted January 18, 2024 3 hours ago, soi3eddie said: When's that going to happen? Just looked at Flightradar24 and over 3 days (yesterday, today and tomorrow), there are 28 arrival flights scheduled. All of them from only one major Asian city and that's Bangkok. If Hua Hin cannot attract international flights, then Nakhon Si Thammarat has zero to no chance. Keep up with the "promises"! Nakhon is Closeish to Samui/Phangan. Huahin isn't close to any other major destination. But a major jump in numbers or even flights is unlikely
MarcelV Posted January 18, 2024 Posted January 18, 2024 Just calling an airport "international", doesn't actually make it so. NST has zero chance of seeing an increase in international tourist numbers any time soon.
reefsurfah Posted January 19, 2024 Posted January 19, 2024 Great, now it will be flooded with stupid tourists 1
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