webfact Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Tourism Thailand: 2015 Discover ThainessBANGKOK: -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has scheduled the grand opening celebration of the “2015 Discover Thainess” campaign for 14 January, 2015, with a range of spectacular events including a colourful parade and extravagant performances to be held in the heart of Bangkok.Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik said, “We would like to invite all tourists and tourism industry stakeholders as well as members of the public to take part in the range of extravagant celebrations marking the launch of the “2015 Discover Thainess” campaign. We have scheduled a host of events that are specially designed to showcase “Thainess”, or the distinct character of the Thai people and our unique culture.”The grand opening celebration of the “2015 Discover Thainess” campaign is scheduled to take place on 14 January, from 18.00 hrs. in front of the Siam Discovery Centre. Among the various activities, at 17.00 hrs. the spectacular parade will start from the National Stadium at the Pathumwan Intersection and wind its colourful way along Rama I Road to the Ratchaprasong Intersection before turning into Ratchadamri Road and conclude at Lumpini Park.The “2015 Discover Thainess” campaign incorporates the current Thai government’s 12 national core values, among which are the promotion and preservation of Thai traditions and culture. The aim is to showcase the hospitable character of the Thai people and the many cultural assets of Thailand that make it a unique tourist destination.The grand opening celebration of the “2015 Discover Thainess” campaign is to be held in conjunction with the Thailand Tourism Festival 2015 that will take place during 14-18 January, 2015, at Lumpini Park.The international arrivals in 2015 is expected to rise by 13 percent to 28 million and revenue from foreign visitors by 16 percent to 1.35 trillion Baht.Source: http://www.eturbonews.com/54202/tourism-thailand-2015-discover-thainess-- eTN 2015-01-05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costas2008 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Lots of celebrations and happy events.......the only thing missing now is the tourists. Lets wait and see........TAT knows best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chotthee Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 At last, Prayuth Thainess can be appreciated by Farang visiting Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Just1Voice Posted January 5, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) Discover Thainess = Translation: Learn what it means to be ripped off at every opportunity, boldly lied to your face, charged 2-3 times the Thai price for something, totally disrespected, robbed, beaten and murdered, only to have it claimed as suicide by the ever intelligent BiB. Yeah, Thainess is such a wonderful thing. Edited January 5, 2015 by Just1Voice 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jpeg Posted January 5, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2015 Discover Thainess = Translation: Learn what it means to be ripped off at every opportunity, boldly lied to your face, charged 2-3 times the Thai price for something, totally disrespected, robbed, beaten and murdered, only to have it claimed as suicide by the ever intelligent BiB. Yeah, Thainess is such a wonderful thing. And ... we're OFF! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 We have scheduled a host of events that are specially designed to showcase Thainess, or the distinct character of the Thai people and our unique culture. Beware of pickpockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbo123 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 “Thainess”, or the distinct character of the Thai people and our unique culture.” Finally we know the definition of Thainess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 The only question is,.... is anybody, especially young kids going, or will they be forced under the hidden gun to go,.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 The only time Thailand wants to know the Falang is when they are parting with their money , now that it is going else where this promo, Thainess , sounds like Deity on speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 This is the Govs chance to show everyone how good Thailand really is. To show the tourists the 12 core values that Thai people have forgotten. But be careful going to and coming from the event because then you will see the real Thai and see how the Thai really treat foreigners. Thainess at its best is just a show. Bold faced lie to your face because it is not culture anymore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKUNPUTAF713 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Ditto with all the above!!!!! This THAINESS is something isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacky54 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 it will have to start late, and then be a shambles that is nobodies fault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocacoc Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Thainess and Parade. Why this comes first to my mind? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I'll come watch as long as everyone agrees to leave their ping pong bombs and grenades at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy50 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Lets hope these tourists only experience 'Thainess' lite, and not the full strength version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chotthee Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 This is my favorite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tatsujin Posted January 5, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2015 Foreigners have already "discovered" the new version of Thainess and culture, hence the low tourist numbers. Go back a decade or more and they might have had something to be proud of, but this current version of Thai "culture" with regards to foreigners is nothing short of disdain. You reap what you sow. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piersbeckett Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 IMHO 'Discover Thainess' is a hollow invitation because to do so you'd have to live here so you wouldn't be a tourist and as a challenge, although interesting sociologically, is unrewarding because the more you discover the more you realise how apart from you, they (the Thais) are. Does TAT think that tourists really want to look behind the smiles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong38 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Anything in it for me? Thainess I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Changoverandout Posted January 5, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2015 Unfortunately the people who really experienced 'Thainess' are no longer with us, and due to Thainess their departure will never really be investigated properly. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildragon Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 This is my favorite You and Sariya4 (I think the name is) crack me up the most. Good and dedicated trolling work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binjalin Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 'Thainess' translated is 'Lieness' in many instances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 At one weeks notice? Good effort this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surangw Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 new year, new slogan. I hope tourists do discover real "Thainess" not what is exhibited in the tourist areas ( greed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty123 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Surely tthe best way to get for the general to get his message across is to have a 200 foot high gold statue made of himself. Then, make sure there are 100 metre high pictues of the general every 50 metres or so throughout Thailand. If the economy then fails, blame the foreigners and start a war with Cambodia. That should give him a bit more time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Did somebody stand on that's kids foot in the video cause it sounded like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cyclops10 Posted January 5, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) I discovered Thainess 10 years ago when I caught TAT stealing 8 of my photographs. After 6 emails that went unanswered, I finally sent them an invoice for licensing fees. Finally TAT responded, calling me, my wife, my family and my friends all STUPID. I was also told that I needed to immediately withdraw my invoice or I might be blacklisted because the Kingdom needs to protect its citizens from extortionists like me. And if I ever returned to Thailand I could be prosecuted for attempting to extort money from the government. Needless to say, I haven't been back. Thainess is truly unique. Edited January 5, 2015 by cyclops10 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surangw Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 will more thais discover farangness ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhamBam Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Thainess...... To be scammed, robbed, mugged or led by the nose into paying sin-sot. Welcome to Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berybert Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Bring your own body bag. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now