Tourism Tourism Chiefs Rally for 3.5 Billion Baht Boost to Attract Chinese Visitors

[Bohemianfish]

Crass statements. From the Drump USA playbook.

[ross163103]

Thailand's leaders for some reason--even though it comes up every few years concerning a certain country, still don't understand what "zero dollar tourism" means. TIT

[phil2407]

That must be a cushy job - oh we can’t attract the tourists with all the insane rules- give us 3.5 billion- we’ll sort it out- honestly! 555 

[LittleBear57]

18 hours ago, jcmj said:

Until they get Thailand back to its former glory it’s a waste of money, especially on the Chinese. Fix the infrastructure, sidewalks, police patrols, traffic, 10x up pricing for foreigners, hanging wires and the mess. Clean up the beaches every morning. So much they need to do here before they spend that kind of money getting people here only to be disappointed. Thailand has lost its way and the other countries are finding theirs. Maybe TAT need to take a flight to Vietnam or Malaysia and see why they are getting the tourists. Yes money is a big factor with the inflated Baht, but they also should have learnt from their past mistakes not to put all their eggs in one basket. When they go, and they are, then this is what happens. 

Yes if the mayor of Pattaya visited Danang and looked at the city especially the promenade area. It would blow his mind. It's been thought out. Wider streets less traffic lights very little congestion. It all makes a nicer experience. Then I never saw drunken tourists, fights or anything. Just more pleasant. Shame there's no retirement visa at this moment.

[LittleBear57]

18 hours ago, jcmj said:

Until they get Thailand back to its former glory it’s a waste of money, especially on the Chinese. Fix the infrastructure, sidewalks, police patrols, traffic, 10x up pricing for foreigners, hanging wires and the mess. Clean up the beaches every morning. So much they need to do here before they spend that kind of money getting people here only to be disappointed. Thailand has lost its way and the other countries are finding theirs. Maybe TAT need to take a flight to Vietnam or Malaysia and see why they are getting the tourists. Yes money is a big factor with the inflated Baht, but they also should have learnt from their past mistakes not to put all their eggs in one basket. When they go, and they are, then this is what happens. 

Yes if the mayor of Pattaya visited Danang and looked at the city especially the promenade area. It would blow his mind. It's been thought out. Wider streets less traffic lights very little congestion. It all makes a nicer experience. Then I never saw drunken tourists, fights or anything. Just more pleasant. Shame there's no retirement visa at this moment.

[Luuk Chaai]

Easy as pie....