webfact Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 TAT: Tourists will be back for Chinese New YearBANGKOK, Thailand - The Tourism Authority of Thailand has said Chinese New Year should be a good holiday period for the country even with the current political turmoil in Bangkok.TAT is spending big to support Chinese New Year in Bangkok's Chinatown and other provincial areas. The authority said while celebrations should go ahead, generating tourism revenue estimated at around US$350 million.Chinese New Year will run from Jan 24th to Feb 4th. TAT has said it will closely monitor political problems, especially in Bangkok, to ensure violence does not spoil the fun.If the protests lead to violence, TAT has decided events in Chinatown, such as acrobatic performances, dragon parades, lion dances and angel parades will be cancelled.Source: malaysiasun.comEAST ASIASource: http://www.eturbonews.com/41883/tat-tourists-will-be-back-chinese-new-year-- eTN 2014-01-20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thai at Heart Posted January 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2014 Clock is ticking. Shame that protests have a history of closing airports. You think Chinese tourists fancy running the risk. Big booboo that one. I think the numbers for Chinese travelers will likely be horrible . 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bangkokheat Posted January 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2014 this is the problem with the thai mentality "many more will come" why would the chinese be considering coming here to celebrate chinese new year amongst this political child play 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 They may consider the explosive impact that a trip to Bangkok might incurr on their holiday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chooka Posted January 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2014 I find this hard to believe, why would anyone want to travel to BKK for the new year with all the political problems and the possibility of it getting worse. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NongKhaiKid Posted January 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2014 Oh thank you TAT for making this positive comment as you have been quiet for a while and I was worried something was wrong. I'll sleep well tonight. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Felt 35 Posted January 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2014 I would not be surprized if we very soon hear announced that the anti government protesters and the Government "take a break" for the Chinese New Year. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harada Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Should go off with a bang. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeThePoster Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 If the protests lead to violence, TAT has decided events in Chinatown, such as acrobatic performances, dragon parades, lion dances and angel parades will be cancelled. Dam_n, I was kinda looking forward to those angel parades! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emiubon Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I think they live in another country, Hong Kong canceled 100%, other country close to that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noitom Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 And the protesters have not launched any protest near Chinatown. The Thai Chinese have kept their area sterile of strife. Too bad none of that TAT forecasted revenue of US$350 Million Chinese New Year tourist revenue will end up in the hands of Thai rice farmers who have no money for seed for the next planting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginjag Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Clock is ticking. Shame that protests have a history of closing airports. You think Chinese tourists fancy running the risk. Big booboo that one. I think the numbers for Chinese travelers will likely be horrible . TAT is "spending big" to support. Money from where ???? they get what ? 6 billion a year budget, please not spend big allocate the money to the farmer. Why spend tax payers money, when you do not know the results of the shutdown, that proves -you can cause it's not YOUR money, any silly sod can spend someone elses money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishoak Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 TAT includes al INTERNAL movement as tourism as well. The Chinese new year means the large population here are obliged to honour its tradition. Im sure international visitors will be well down but count on TAT to ignore that and fudge the figures and declare it a money maker anyway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Clock is ticking. Shame that protests have a history of closing airports. You think Chinese tourists fancy running the risk. Big booboo that one. I think the numbers for Chinese travelers will likely be horrible . The Chinese go home for the Chinese New Year. I doubt it will have a big affect the number of Chinese coming here for the Chinese New Year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soi41 Posted January 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2014 TAT, we love you!! Bangkok is burning, and in the spirit of true Thainess (no touch with reality), you come out and predict higher touristnumbers!! What happened to your home planet?? Did it blow up?? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 At least Chinese tourists won't need to bring any firecrackers. I would advise them to head for PP instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony M Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Isn't there an election somewhere in the middle of that New Year holiday ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryp Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) There is a huge difference between Chinese good luck red and blood red. I seriously doubt the numbers will increase. They don't want to be THAT lucky. Edited January 20, 2014 by Somtamnication 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalansanitwong Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 There is a national election on Feb 2. Thats right at the time of Chinese New year ! Are Chinese going to take the risk of being caught in a street explosion.? For the first time ever i stayed indoors this past weekend because i was worried about being blown up if i went to JJ market. Things could get alot worse before they get any better, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post useronthenet Posted January 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2014 TAT is once again out of touch with reality. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyBowskill Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 2 hopes, Bob Hope and no Hope! The ones that can fly directly to Chiang Mai or elsewhere might come but otherwise very doubtful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AryanicAristocrat Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 SERIOUSLY! Lol! Talking about reforms in Thailand and corruption, the TAT which has a huge annual budget should be carefully scrutinised and also a major overhaul of its executives there is warranted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post poisonus Posted January 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2014 More BS from TAT. I am in daily contact with my colleagues in China and they all know about the problems in BKK as it is being widely reported across the Chinese medai spectrum. TAT seems confident that they know nothing......lol They are in denial as usual. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasun Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 It's the year of the horse, and unfortunately it has already bolted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginjag Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 SERIOUSLY! Lol! Talking about reforms in Thailand and corruption, the TAT which has a huge annual budget should be carefully scrutinised and also a major overhaul of its executives there is warranted. Just what I've been saying for the last 4+ years, since I found out what budget they had, it is just a joke, half the staff at least and only a quarter of the budget. I would think a big % of this budget is for free spa hols in disguise for promo ads, air trips to other countries for too many staff, stupid money spent on ads---the latest one Amazing and the rest--shopping in BKK---OTOP----High end tourist B/S-----Focus on Asian only--- Vast amount of their money could pay to clean up the scams---sea and beaches around Pattaya and Rayong, Swampy airport mafia, transport facilities other than AIR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noitom Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 SERIOUSLY! Lol! Talking about reforms in Thailand and corruption, the TAT which has a huge annual budget should be carefully scrutinised and also a major overhaul of its executives there is warranted. Put one of the girls in charge. Hats off to the girls of Thailand, the real backbone of the Thai economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theoldgit Posted January 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2014 I have to say that it does remind me of that historical tale of "Nero fiddling as Rome burned". 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggold Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 It's a cunning plan, TAT will hold the chinese tourists hostage, till the chinese government buys the rice PTP say they have bought! No doubt the commerce ministry will remind us later today how much rice that is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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