Tourism industry players suggest how to improve Thailand's competitiveness

[Vagabond1]

Most complaints here seem to stem from the fact that prices in Thailand increased and it is no longer value for money. The price increase goes alongside economic development with Thailand's GDP per capita increasing from about $2,000 in 2000 to $5,800 in 2013. So I can only commiserate with some immigrants who can no longer afford the lifestyle they were hoping for when deciding to relocate to Thailand.

As to visitors - well, no brainer. When deciding to go on vacation one has many choices - and Thailand still seems to be attracting quite a few. Good to know they are looking into how to make the country still more attractive.

[JOC]

Choosing between a country with pristine and diverse natural beauty such as France or South Africa, and a garbage embellished wildlife depleted, noisy dust-bowl like Thailand should really be a no-brainer.

Spot on!! A very easy choice.

That is why we all are in Thailand!!

Been here a long time and still love the colorful markets, all the craziness and the in general friendly Thai people.

If Thailand had stayed true to their own culture, instead of westernization at any price, this would still be a very lovely country.

And remember with a perfect Thailand, Thaivisa would die tomorrow....................