One million more Chinese tourists are expected to visit Pattaya each year

[Lite Beer]

One million more Chinese tourists are expected to visit Pattaya each year after launch of two direct flight routes

PATTAYA: -- An addition of one million Chinese tourists are expected to visit Pattaya each year after Air Asia has agreed to operate two new direct routes to two Chinese cities scheduled to be launched on September 25.

In order to accommodate the anticipated rise of Chinese tourists visiting the world’s famous seaside resort town on the eastern coast, the Pattaya city administration held a meeting with concerned agencies to discuss preparations which include infrastructure development to cope with expected increased arrivals.

Mr Sutham Petkate, Pattaya city deputy clerk, said Friday that at least one million more Chinese tourists would flock to Pattaya each year thanks to the opening of the two new direct routes from Utapao to Nan Ning and to Nan Xang.

He pointed out at the lack of a mass transit system between Utapao airport and Pattaya as well as other eastern towns.

Air Asia plans to operate four flights a week between Utapao and Nan Ning and three flights a week between Utapao and Nan Xang using two 180-seat Airbus 4320 aircrafts.

The airline has launched a promotion programme offering special price starting at 990 baht for a single flight, said Ms Watchuree Kantapeng, director of ground operations of the airline.

She said the airline has confidence in the capacity of Pattaya to attract more Chinese tourists.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/one-million-more-chinese-tourists-are-expected-to-visit-pattaya-each-year-after-launch-of-two-direct-flight-routes

-- Thai PBS 2015-09-04

[Deserted]

1 million? I heard it was 1 trillion.

[alocacoc]

more bad news. Pattaya is screwed up.

[onemorechang]

Oh no

Maybe time to move over or down the road a bit.

don't think I want to much more of the infestation of the tour buses.

[rheinwiese]

1 Million? Hmmm.....

7 flights weekly x 180 = 1260 seats weekly = 65.520 seats yearly

[balo]

So lets add another 100 buses in Jomtien and make it a complete circus on the roads.

[petedk]

I don't often go to Pattaya nowadays but about 3 weeks ago I stayed at the Dusit.

In the mornings I had a grand view over Pattaya and I noticed that from about 7 am to 9 am there was a constant stream of Chinese tourists going from Beach Road to boats waiting in the sea. I assume they were going to Koh Lan.

Anyway, they looked liked ants in a long and never ending line.

What on earth will it look like in a couple of years?

[Just1Voice]

1 Million? Hmmm.....

7 flights weekly x 180 = 1260 seats weekly = 65.520 seats yearly

Yes, but you're using "regular math" and not Thai Math.

Thai math: 7 flights weekly x 180 = 19,230 seats weekly = 1 million seats yearly.

[puukao]

This is great news!!!!

Soon Thailand will be 300 million people, pollution like China, and all the Thais will get rich!!!!

the smart ones know when to get out early........

[djjamie]

I have invested in an investment condo at UNIXX so any news on improving tourist numbers including expanding the local airport at a cost or 200 million baht as well as creating the high speed train to Pattaya is good financial news to my ears.

As it stands now the market is weak, but give it 3 years with infrastructure upgrades and an elected government in power (before the next round of violence) the property prices will be much healthier than now.

[jaywalker]

Where is that view-blocking condo in that picture?

[DD13]

Sutham Petkake.......maths doesn't seem to have been your "best" subject

Probably a good move to get yourself a calculator before going public........

Yet more buses to clog up Beach Road unloading the flag waving hoards......bless em

Having said that, this morning at 9.00 am only 2 buses unloading.....and an armada of ferry boats moored on the tideline with owners and other traders looking anxious

Edited September 4, 2015 by DD13

[oxo1947]

Say what you like about the Chinese.

At least they don't have to wear a balaclava when they rob a bank--------------------------

[jaywalker]

Tourist brochure photo.

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Reality.

[rainman333]

I've been to all the touristy places in Pattaya and I can't say they were all that great or worth the hassle of going to...... china must really be boring over there

[elgordo38]

This is great news!!!!

Soon Thailand will be 300 million people, pollution like China, and all the Thais will get rich!!!!

the smart ones know when to get out early........

They better bring their own water. I guess they can swim in all that sewage they will be releasing. I think once economics sinks into the world scene all bets will be off. Mother Nature will soon put a stop to all this nonsense.

[MrBrilliant]

Load of crap....an utterly invented 'news' story to cover up the rape of two Chinese women in Pattaya recently....not to mention other issues....

[jacko45k]

I have invested in an investment condo at UNIXX so any news on improving tourist numbers including expanding the local airport at a cost or 200 million baht as well as creating the high speed train to Pattaya is good financial news to my ears.

As it stands now the market is weak, but give it 3 years with infrastructure upgrades and an elected government in power (before the next round of violence) the property prices will be much healthier than now.

While I admire your optimism I am not sure I share it.

The Chinese themselves don't seem to be big condo buyers as yet. plus their ever increasing numbers and overwhelming presence I believe will reduce the number of more suitable tourists for your investments. Perhaps the Russians will return for you.

Even your 3 year infrastructure hopes are optimistic, the trains certainly won't be ready by then, elected government... who knows, and even the tunnel could still be under construction. All I see is condo buildings going up (or stalled and standing ugly) and that will not help a soft market.

Edited September 5, 2015 by jacko45k

[overherebc]

1 Million? Hmmm.....

7 flights weekly x 180 = 1260 seats weekly = 65.520 seats yearly

1 million more every year !

So income to Pattaya, daily spending over the year by these tourists will increase by around 5 million baht ( water is 5 baht a bottle, if you forget to take it from the hotel )

Cleaning costs at the tourist areas they visit will go up by say 3 baht a day per tourist, although the cleaning can be ignored if you feel like it.

General wear and tear on the area 5 baht a day per tourist, although it's not really essential to maintain anything, is it ?

Looking good so far

[godden]

What are they going to do for water, love juice perhaps.

[Lupatria]

1 Million? Hmmm.....

7 flights weekly x 180 = 1260 seats weekly = 65.520 seats yearly

To find out what is wrong with your figures, you may consider to take a math course from Mr. Sutham Petkate, Pattaya city deputy clerk or consult a statistic tutor from the TAT However, 65.520 Chinese equals 1 Million more nails in the coffin.

Edited September 5, 2015 by Lupatria

[ezzra]

It'll be a lot easier if China will annex Pattaya and be done with it.....

[phantomfiddler]

Sad news indeed, somewhat akin to a bug being flattened by a steam roller How many people can this little resort handle ?

[Cake Monster]

Fly the Chinese tourists in by the plane load, and have them raped, sexually assaulted, beaten and robbed.

Pattaya is such a wonderful place for a holiday.

[NormanW]

Great news for coach companies restaurants and hotels.

Bigger roads more water and and more trees desperately needed! !!

[matta330]

I am more excited about a brand new aircraft type. I want to know more about the Airbus 4320. Is is a cross between a military A400 and an A380?

[Darby Jones]

This is great news.

With all those jaded Thai hookers and nasty ladyboys, I could never think of a good reason to go to Pattaya before.

Now that there are going to lots of single, hot Chinese girls to party with, the place should be much more interesting.

Never heard of Nan Xang Airport. I think that they must mean Nan Chang.

Did you know that 85% of solo Chinese travellers are women. Looks like anybody with more than a few words of mandarin is going to be living it up like a Rock star in Pattaya this Christmas.

[blazes]

Tourist brochure photo.

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Reality.

To be honest, I don't see any difference between "tourist brochure" and "reality" except for a few trees that have not yet been cut down.

Beauty ...eyes...beholder....?

[Kannikapor88]

They dont have any cat-houses in China ... ?

[robertthebruce]

That's a hell of a lot of Retching and Spitting....