52 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Right now Salzburg and Vienna are ablaze with conversation about Pattaya, where the people just cannot wait to go and sample the various schnitzels, fresh pretzels and craft beers that are available. In addition to the amazing cultural activities like the Mozart and jazz festivals. It is the talk of the town. 

appears to me the austrian ambassador had to come up with an excuse to visit pattaya all expenses paid so decided to call his junket a "tourism mission".....nice way to get a free vacation if you can pulll it off...

 

52 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

 

 

10 hours ago, Celsius said:

Aussies giving Indians run for their money. Go (lady)Boyz, go!!!

 

 

 

This has to be a joke… except it’s not . Of all the nationalities that I can think of who wouldn’t be comfortable in Pattaya there is only one that comes to mind who would be more so than Austrians … and that’s the Swiss. 

18 minutes ago, Caldera said:

There aren't enough Austrians in this world to have any real impact on tourist numbers in Pattaya though. 

only took one of them in 1939-45 to have global impact  fortunately the "rotten toothed brits" sorted him out 

54 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Snow,  cheap wine & cheese ?

Haha. Austrians aren't looking for cheap wine. They  grow plenty of good wines.

1 minute ago, Letseng said:

Haha. Austrians aren't looking for cheap wine. They  grow plenty of good wines.

Not over here

11 hours ago, webfact said:

For Austria, it's a chance to share its culture and build enduring travel and educational bridges.

1 minute ago, hotchilli said:

Not over here

Austrian wines are hard to find in Thailand.

3 minutes ago, Letseng said:

Haha. Austrians aren't looking for cheap wine. They  grow plenty of good wines.

vines not wines

3 hours ago, mikebell said:

Having no police force is a touchy subject.

One of the infrastructure issues that the mayor can boast about, the snow clearing machines do a fantastic job.

Hopefully Mr Fritzl will remember to bring his daughter with him, and not leave her in the cellar. ☹️

1 minute ago, roo860 said:

Hopefully Mr Fritzl will remember to bring his daughter with him, and not leave her in the cellar. ☹️

with the kids he fathered.  Just what Thailand needs

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

Right now Salzburg and Vienna are ablaze with conversation about Pattaya, where the people just cannot wait to go and sample the various schnitzels, fresh pretzels and craft beers that are available. In addition to the amazing cultural activities like the Mozart and jazz festivals. It is the talk of the town. 

Zum Schnitzelwirt in Naklua goes good.

Overall, Austrians are lovely, kind, and fun-loving people who prefer peace over drama.

Maybe a tad more trusting than their Swiss neighbors, but hey, that’s part of their charm! 😄

Jokes aside, they’re not out to cause trouble—just here for a good time. Like anywhere, there’s the occasional odd one out, but I doubt they’ll spoil the vibe.

 

11 hours ago, webfact said:

Pattaya is wooing Austrian tourists

 

Out go the Thai bar prostitutes with their flip flop, vest and shorts old fart foreign customers.

Enter the lederhosen brigade!

 

14 minutes ago, Letseng said:

Austrian wines are hard to find in Thailand.

Yes they are

15 minutes ago, Letseng said:

Austrian wines are hard to find in Thailand.

Hence my post.... enhancing services

11 hours ago, Celsius said:

Aussies giving Indians run for their money. Go (lady)Boyz, go!!!

You need to read the whole article Aussies ( Australians ) are not mentioned

7 hours ago, KhaoHom said:

I've only met two Austrians in Thailand in my entire life. They aren't coming. Just as well as they are even more skint than the working class Swiss.

Only 2???? You need to leave your hotel more. They are everywhere 🙈

1 minute ago, Reddavy said:

Only 2???? You need to leave your hotel more. They are everywhere 🙈

especially in Austria, where they belong

Sure, 

The stupid Austrians don't know the difference between a

Veal Schnitzel and

Pork Schnitzel

😂😂😂

Oh dear

I guess I'd better look out my lederhosen!

12 hours ago, Celsius said:

Aussies giving Indians run for their money. Go (lady)Boyz, go!!!

Donko is an AUSTRIAN which is near Germany. Not an Australian which is South of the equator? May be Donko as a name, threw you off as it relates to donkey!

23 minutes ago, Grusa said:

I guess I'd better look out my lederhosen!

12 hours ago, Celsius said:

Aussies giving Indians run for their money. Go (lady)Boyz, go!!!

Where did it say Aussies

12 hours ago, webfact said:

Photo courtesy of Thomas Cook

 

Pattaya is wooing Austrian tourists, focusing on sun, sea, and schnitzel! The city aims to expand its European fanbase with targeted attractions.

 

Mayor Poramet Ngampichet extended a warm welcome to Austrian Ambassador Wilhelm Maximilian Donko during a diplomatic meeting aimed at enhancing tourism connections. Their discussion focused on boosting Austrian tourism and cultural exchanges.

 

"Pattaya is a European favourite," said Mayor Poramet. "We want Austrians to dive into our lifestyle, staying longer and exploring more."

 

Ambassador Donko highlighted Pattaya's appeal for Austrians seeking extended vacations. With its cool proximity to Bangkok, top-notch hotels, and vibrant lifestyle, it’s becoming a potential second home for Central Europeans.

 

Plans include joint tourism campaigns and exclusive travel packages for Austrians. The city is eager to boost its Austrian profile at global travel expos.

 

Picture courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Discussions also touched on enhancing infrastructure and services for Austrians. Future initiatives could see cultural exchanges in art, cuisine, and events, and educational programmes bringing Austrian students and professionals to Thailand.

 

"Tourism is about connection," said Donko. "Austria values Pattaya as a partner in fostering cultural ties."

Last year, 2.1 million Indian tourists visited Thailand. Now, Austria is adopting a targeted approach to ride the European interest wave.

 

Pattaya’s tropical charm, rich culture, and tourist-ready infrastructure give it a competitive edge. For Austria, it's a chance to share its culture and build enduring travel and educational bridges.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-08-01

 

 

i dont think so,sounds like the mayor gets his numbers from TATs !!

12 hours ago, Celsius said:

Aussies giving Indians run for their money. Go (lady)Boyz, go!!!

Austrians are the citizens and nationals of Austria. 

The Aussies will be surprised to find themselves in Mumbai! Pattaya has turned into a cesspool. 

11 hours ago, norsurin said:

Means more then 20 Austrian tourists flocking to Pattaya.

stop putting incorrect numbers down ,its 18 cos my my 2 daughters have cancelled 

8 hours ago, Celsius said:

 

Then why are there 2 kangaroos in the picture?

they are Austrian kangaroos 

2 hours ago, parafareno said:

astrians are welll behaved people, not like rotten teeth brits, russians and other problematic nations. I never seen austrian in thailand before. I think thailand thinks that because they have a whorehouse at everycorner in austria, they will like pattaya?  I dont see them getting drunk more than brits etc....remember they are very high strung people, still affected how they loose war under Hitler...but i live near austria and nothing bad to say about them, very polite, never shouting in public, very obidient....

Well behaved? Hitler was Austrian🤣