AloisAmrein Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 They must be crazy. There are lots of much nicer places in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgver Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Is it a joke of the month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Third in Asia, not the world Wrong. Bangkok. Third. City. In the world. BKK was BTW listed as top city in Asia a few years ago: http://www.vacationideas.me/travel-tips/top-10-most-visited-cities-in-the-world/ http://www.enjoyourholiday.com/2011/04/18/top-10-most-visited-cities-in-the-world/ The 2nd position has me puzzled. Why do so many people want to visit Singapore? For what? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stedyedy Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I bet its more dirty white guys than anything else. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldthaihand99 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) Third in Asia, not the world Wrong. Bangkok. Third. City. In the world. BKK was BTW listed as top city in Asia a few years ago: http://www.vacationideas.me/travel-tips/top-10-most-visited-cities-in-the-world/ http://www.enjoyourholiday.com/2011/04/18/top-10-most-visited-cities-in-the-world/ The 2nd position has me puzzled. Why do so many people want to visit Singapore? For what? The above links gave a few reasons. SG is also extremely safe & relatively clean. English is widely spoken. Moreover it has legal red light areas which attract some of the most attractive ladies from places like Vietnam & China. The average visit to SG is only 3-4 days, as there is not a lot to see & it is small. OTOH visitors to Thailand stay much longer, more like 10 to 14 days. SG has been called the USA of Asia. Only 2 hours from BKK. Edited January 31, 2014 by oldthaihand99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtgruen Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hehee i wonder if they got their numbers from the TAT? I guess it doesnt matter since that was last years numbers. This year Bkk will be out for the count since tourists will avoid it like the plague Sent from my GT-S5310 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app I guess that means, they will miss the picnic, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldthaihand99 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Euromonitor International?! LOL! "According to the recently released Global Destinations Cities Index by MasterCard..." Bangkok was the #1 city...in the entire world. http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/worlds-visited-city/story?id=19321714 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangFerang Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Not this month or year. This is supposed to be the year of the Horse, but it is shaping up to be the year of the Jackass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hehee i wonder if they got their numbers from the TAT? I guess it doesnt matter since that was last years numbers. This year Bkk will be out for the count since tourists will avoid it like the plague Sent from my GT-S5310 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Why are there so many negative Farang in Thailand? There is nothing negative about Thailand , it's the Thai's in Thailand that are negative, you only have to see a soapy to realize Thailand has along way to go, the Farang is trying to bring about a change as well as Suthep , helping to put Democracy in it's rightful place, for the people , not the selected few. As for BKK at No3, that must have been taken long before your protests , cause travel warnings from Western countries are far from flattering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyphodb Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Bangkok named the world’s 3rd top tourist destinations Not this Year TOT...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldthaihand99 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Bangkok named the world’s 3rd top tourist destinations Not this Year TOT...... For the month of January it may have slipped to # 20? Nostradamus will surely enlighten us re what February onwards will bring. Historicly, though, protests & other upsets have been temporary bumps in the road of tourist numbers skyrocketing in the last decade or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maseratimartin Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Sex sells... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yunla Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I <3 Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belg Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 euh , how much did this campain costed? they are not aware of the situation in bangkok ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pmh2009 Posted February 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2014 As I am a foreigner living it Thailand for over 20 years with a son who is a Thai citizen, I wish I could comment or express my opinion on this statement I just can't . I have a responsibility to be neutral as the people of this country would say "If you don't like the situation then don't live here, no one has asked or requested you(me) to live!" Although I have some rights; as my son is a Thai citizen but then again I can only protect him till his 18th birthday. It is truly tragic and ironic situation that the Thais have got themselves into. So I stand by and watch all the hate & greed being acted out on each other like in so many countries like Sudan, Syria, Libya...etc... I hope God, whatever religion --- will give them the sense to really be able to understand all the hurt & pain they causing to their own country and it's less fortunate citizens... my country has suffered similar situation like this for over 50 years and just recently have come onto the road of the so called "Democracy" and there we are also hoping to be able to go on road of true justice, understanding, compromise and freedom. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larsjohnsson Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I have been reading similar stats in newspaper articles 3-4 times before. All of them had Paris as #1 Sent from my GT-I9152 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hehee i wonder if they got their numbers from the TAT? I guess it doesnt matter since that was last years numbers. This year Bkk will be out for the count since tourists will avoid it like the plague Sent from my GT-S5310 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Why are there so many negative Farang in Thailand? Negative people reside world wide and are not limited to one group such as "Farang". Pay them no heed. Smile, enjoy life and move forward in life is my mantra. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Third in Asia, not the world Wrong. Bangkok. Third. City. In the world. BKK was BTW listed as top city in Asia a few years ago: http://www.vacationideas.me/travel-tips/top-10-most-visited-cities-in-the-world/ http://www.enjoyourholiday.com/2011/04/18/top-10-most-visited-cities-in-the-world/ The 2nd position has me puzzled. Why do so many people want to visit Singapore? For what? The above links gave a few reasons. SG is also extremely safe & relatively clean. English is widely spoken. Moreover it has legal red light areas which attract some of the most attractive ladies from places like Vietnam & China. The average visit to SG is only 3-4 days, as there is not a lot to see & it is small. OTOH visitors to Thailand stay much longer, more like 10 to 14 days. SG has been called the USA of Asia. Only 2 hours from BKK People visit Singapore because it's safe, clean and they speak English? Really? You forgot to mention that you can't get chewing gum on your shoes. I think the numbers could be exaggerated somewhat. I've had to enter and exit Singapore (never leaving airport) quite a number of times using low cost carriers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry001 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 thesetat2013, on 31 Jan 2014 - 17:24, said: Hehee i wonder if they got their numbers from the TAT? I guess it doesnt matter since that was last years numbers. This year Bkk will be out for the count since tourists will avoid it like the plague Sent from my GT-S5310 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app I would put money on it you are wrong. People are still coming and will continue to do so. Pattaya is packed to the seams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Third in Asia, not the world no, you are wrong: http://blog.euromonitor.com/2014/01/datagraphic-top-100-city-destinations-ranking.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavbar Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Third in Asia, not the world I think you didn't read the article fully, try again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldthaihand99 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 The 2nd position has me puzzled. Why do so many people want to visit Singapore? For what? The above links gave a few reasons. SG is also extremely safe & relatively clean. English is widely spoken. Moreover it has legal red light areas which attract some of the most attractive ladies from places like Vietnam & China. The average visit to SG is only 3-4 days, as there is not a lot to see & it is small. OTOH visitors to Thailand stay much longer, more like 10 to 14 days. SG has been called the USA of Asia. Only 2 hours from BKK People visit Singapore because it's safe, clean and they speak English? Really? You forgot to mention that you can't get chewing gum on your shoes. I think the numbers could be exaggerated somewhat. I've had to enter and exit Singapore (never leaving airport) quite a number of times using low cost carriers. Safety does matter to some people. The more suicidally inclined are fine visiting places with land mines, bombs & grenades going off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginjag Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Udon Thani first, Pattaya second and Bangkok third, sounds about right. As voted for by 10 Thai blokes down the pub after a few bottles of Yadong. Brill mate, good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketnut Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hehee i wonder if they got their numbers from the TAT? I guess it doesnt matter since that was last years numbers. This year Bkk will be out for the count since tourists will avoid it like the plague Sent from my GT-S5310 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Why are there so many negative Farang in Thailand? Because 7/11 only sells beer between 12-2pm and 5-12am!Sent from my i-mobile i-STYLE 8.2 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketnut Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 The 2nd position has me puzzled. Why do so many people want to visit Singapore? For what? The above links gave a few reasons. SG is also extremely safe & relatively clean. English is widely spoken. Moreover it has legal red light areas which attract some of the most attractive ladies from places like Vietnam & China. The average visit to SG is only 3-4 days, as there is not a lot to see & it is small. OTOH visitors to Thailand stay much longer, more like 10 to 14 days. SG has been called the USA of Asia. Only 2 hours from BKK People visit Singapore because it's safe, clean and they speak English? Really? You forgot to mention that you can't get chewing gum on your shoes. I think the numbers could be exaggerated somewhat. I've had to enter and exit Singapore (never leaving airport) quite a number of times using low cost carriers. Safety does matter to some people. The more suicidally inclined are fine visiting places with land mines, bombs & grenades going off. Simple, transit point....Sent from my i-mobile i-STYLE 8.2 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydeco Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Another top rating for Bangkok! http://travel.uk.msn.com/summer-breaks/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=158304244&page=13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldthaihand99 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 The above links gave a few reasons. SG is also extremely safe & relatively clean. English is widely spoken. Moreover it has legal red light areas which attract some of the most attractive ladies from places like Vietnam & China. The average visit to SG is only 3-4 days, as there is not a lot to see & it is small. OTOH visitors to Thailand stay much longer, more like 10 to 14 days. SG has been called the USA of Asia. Only 2 hours from BKK People visit Singapore because it's safe, clean and they speak English? Really? You forgot to mention that you can't get chewing gum on your shoes. I think the numbers could be exaggerated somewhat. I've had to enter and exit Singapore (never leaving airport) quite a number of times using low cost carriers. Safety does matter to some people. The more suicidally inclined are fine visiting places with land mines, bombs & grenades going off. Simple, transit point....Sent from my i-mobile i-STYLE 8.2 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app True, SG is often used as a transit point for many Asian destinations. Also many visitors come there to look for jobs or for business. Perhaps these types are included in the "tourist" numbers. Hong Kong is high on the list as well, but over 50% come from China & many of those from the border town: "Now, not to rain on Hong Kong's parade, but the fact that visitors from mainland China counted as "international travelers" does pretty significantly skew the results. The Wall Street Journal blog covered HK's new ranking and they admitted, "to be sure, a large portion of the visits from the mainland to Hong Kong are day-trippers from neighboring Shenzhen looking to stock up on daily necessities, such as milk powder." http://shanghaiist.com/2014/01/31/hong_kong_becomes_worlds_most_visit.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millwall_fan Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Visit Bangkok. Life's a riot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong38 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Visit Bangkok. Life's a riot. Lets call it ......................the den!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShannonT Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Maybe it's time to advertise Bangkok with a new slogan internationally: Bangkok - we're the bomb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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