webfact Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 There has been a significant rise in online searches for Thailand in China, since both countries signed a reciprocal visa waiver agreement. Google Trends is reporting a 7-fold increase in searches for “Thailand tourism” in China. But, so far, this ‘searching’ hasn’t resulted in a sudden rise in actual Chinese tourists although a surge is expected in the lead up to the Chinese New Celebrations, especially in Phuket and parts of Bangkok where the CNY is widely celebrated. The two-way visa waiver agreement recently signed by both countries comes into effect on March 1 and is widely expected to boost tourism in both directions. The pact is also being seen as a sign of growing ties, both economic and cultural, between Beijing and Bangkok. By Peter Roche Full story: PhuketGO 2024-01-31 - 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 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post flyingtlger Posted January 31 Popular Post Share Posted January 31 6 minutes ago, webfact said: But, so far, this ‘searching’ hasn’t resulted in a sudden rise in actual Chinese tourists That's because the online searches are for crime, pollution, police corruption and organ harvesting .... 1 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 2 hours ago, webfact said: There has been a significant rise in online searches for Thailand in China Searches mean nothing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Didn't think Google was available in China. "Online searches" could mean anything. Scams? Getting laid? Where to buy weed? Best bars? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gknrd Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 And EverGrand being liquidated never hit the news. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 1 hour ago, bradiston said: Didn't think Google was available in China. "Online searches" could mean anything. Scams? Getting laid? Where to buy weed? Best bars? It's a miracle! Quote Google's Internet mail service, Gmail, and Chrome and Google-based search inquiries have not been available to mainland China users since 2014. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_China 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Does Google Trends include China? Google Search says: "Insights that are validated “worldwide” do not include the following countries: China, Iran, and North Korea..." - Guess, TAT story writers don't know that... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDisplayName Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 13 hours ago, webfact said: But, so far, this ‘searching’ hasn’t resulted in a sudden rise in actual Chinese tourists although a surge is expected Golden week starts Feb 09, runs to Feb 17 for the entire country. There are also tens of millions of teachers and university students that will have 5 weeks of vacation for spring break. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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