webfact Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Foreigners still confident in Thai security and tourism, NCPO saysBANGKOK, 7 September 2015 (NNT) - Col Winthai Suwaree, spokesperson of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) gave a daily statement on TV Pool pertaining to the Bangkok explosion that foreigners are still confident in security measures and a great number of them were visiting famous tourist attractions in Thailand.Sek Wannamethee, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said on TV Pool that the ministry has carried out multidimensional responses to the incidents. It has set up an operational center to coordinate and keep Thai embassies and consulates-general worldwide updated about the situation development.It has opened a 24-hour hotline to answer all public inquiries, along with tightened security measures. All foreign diplomatic missions in Thailand have shown confidence in the measures Thai authorities have taken to handle the situation.He said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also coordinated for the dispatch of royal messages of condolence to leaders of countries that bomb victims belong to. According to Sek, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has deliberately intended to give best assistance to affected people.The prime minister has assigned the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to accelerate Visa procedures and specially grant Visa fee exemption to families of deaths and injuries who wished to come to Thailand. The Foreign Ministry Spokesman wa confident Thailand’s tourism situation would soon return to normal definitely.-- NNT 2015-09-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirtless Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 How do they know more talk with no facts the average tourist does not need to travel to a destination that is unsafe .Thailand needs to wake up fast as there are many great alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I was wondering when they'd start reading minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOC Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 How do they know more talk with no facts the average tourist does not need to travel to a destination that is unsafe .Thailand needs to wake up fast as there are many great alternatives. I think they're asleep at the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 STILL confident? When did I miss the vote? Who is the story referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehowden Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 "And it's Good Night from me" "And it's Good Night from Him" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkpanther99 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 How can the govt say that when they probably never asked any foreigners for their opinions. Give them a Thai Visa user name so they can find out what foreigners in Thailand really think of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I feel fine here but I don't take the 'news' as gospel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelplatoon Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Well, if the NCPO says so, it must be true. This 24.00 closing rule is doing great marketing for visiting tourists looking for a good time, I am sure.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod reborn Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 How can the govt say that when they probably never asked any foreigners for their options. Give them a Thai Visa user name so they kind find out what foreigners in Thailand really think of them! They are measuring sentiment of tourists, not jaded ex-pats who have nothing better to do with their lives than type snarky posts on TVF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godden Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Just justifying their wages, can go back to sleep now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 How do they know more talk with no facts the average tourist does not need to travel to a destination that is unsafe .Thailand needs to wake up fast as there are many great alternatives. Well thanks to the immigrants, the bombing wasn't that big news in Europe, so Thailand was lucky on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZurf Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) How can the govt say that when they probably never asked any foreigners for their options. Give them a Thai Visa user name so they kind find out what foreigners in Thailand really think of them! They are measuring sentiment of tourists, not jaded ex-pats who have nothing better to do with their lives than type snarky posts on TVF. Do you mean jaded bar stool warmers like yourself or long time expats with wifes, children, property etc? Edited September 7, 2015 by MZurf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherpaul Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 How can the govt say that when they probably never asked any foreigners for their options. Give them a Thai Visa user name so they kind find out what foreigners in Thailand really think of them! They are measuring sentiment of tourists, not jaded ex-pats who have nothing better to do with their lives than type snarky posts on TVF. Not jaded at all. Switched on people who really know what's going on, is a far more accurate description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonballs Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 who are those foreigners that the ncpo asked their opinion ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZurf Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 who are those foreigners that the ncpo asked their opinion ? Djjamie, halloween and EnglishJohn. I think that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yunla Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 The bomb attack here made me feel very sorrowful, but it did not make me feel unsafe in my daily tourist life. Also it is clear to me that the Royal Thai Police have really worked very hard to catch some of the bomb-makers, in short time. This has boosted my confidence a great deal. Bad things happen allover the world, and terrorists have bombed many other popular tourist nations. I think a balanced perspective is essential for all travellers, rare events should be weighed against how much they enjoy visiting tourist destinations in Thailand or anywhere else. Most people will probably think that a holiday in Thailand is well worth the very low risk of being caught up the extremely rare acts of terrorism, and they should instead focus on their own personal travel preparations to ensure they are healthy on the trip, and able to enjoy their holiday experience to the full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halion Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 These peacocks can say what they want,however the facts remain that foreign confidence in Thailand is eroding significantly due to the inability of this government to keep its manifesto pledges. Little has changed and several things are arguably worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeropec Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 who are those foreigners that the ncpo asked their opinion ? Djjamie, halloween and EnglishJohn. I think that's all. Hahahahaa However, if the foreigners' opinion are against the Junta wish, then they can be repatriated for threatening "National Security" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZurf Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 who are those foreigners that the ncpo asked their opinion ? Djjamie, halloween and EnglishJohn. I think that's all. Hahahahaa However, if the foreigners' opinion are against the Junta wish, then they can be repatriated for threatening "National Security" True, and not a day goes by that I don't think about that when posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Foreigners still confident in Thai security and tourism… They probably asked 5 foreign tourists in their neighborhood of whom 4 were illiterate Chinese from Inner Manchuria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 These peacocks can say what they want,however the facts remain that foreign confidence in Thailand is eroding significantly due to the inability of this government to keep its manifesto pledges. Little has changed and several things are arguably worse While military government surely doesn't help for foreign confidence, it helps that there are no mass demonstrations with shootings on Bangkoks streets. That is definitely better. Also corruption is reduced. But I agree too little has changed, but I don't see anything that is worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 "And it's Good Night from me" "And it's Good Night from Him" Next time a smaller guy on the left and it should be even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildragon Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Yes. International faith in the laughing stock that is the Thai police/security forces is sky rocketing. All of their recent gaffs had family in the UK asking me about it. The.authorities are completely self unaware or don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kblaze Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 These peacocks can say what they want,however the facts remain that foreign confidence in Thailand is eroding significantly due to the inability of this government to keep its manifesto pledges. Little has changed and several things are arguably worse While military government surely doesn't help for foreign confidence, it helps that there are no mass demonstrations with shootings on Bangkoks streets. That is definitely better. Also corruption is reduced. But I agree too little has changed, but I don't see anything that is worse. "Also, corruption is reduced" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 How do they know more talk with no facts the average tourist does not need to travel to a destination that is unsafe .Thailand needs to wake up fast as there are many great alternatives. I think they're asleep at the wheel. I think they are referring to the foreigners that are ill-infrormed and who can't read or write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 How do they know more talk with no facts the average tourist does not need to travel to a destination that is unsafe .Thailand needs to wake up fast as there are many great alternatives. I think they're asleep at the wheel. I think they are referring to the foreigners that are ill-informed and who can't read or write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Talking heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOC Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 How do they know more talk with no facts the average tourist does not need to travel to a destination that is unsafe .Thailand needs to wake up fast as there are many great alternatives. I think they're asleep at the wheel. I think they are referring to the foreigners that are ill-infrormed and who can't read or write. I seriously doubt there are any 'ill-infrormed' foreigners here who can't read or write. Foreigners are typically better educated. In reference to Thailand 'waking up fast' because there are great alternative tourist destinations, I think they are asleep at the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I do wonder whether those bright sparks who run the True programming department will ever recognise the logic in suspending - for the 30 minutes, or so, that it takes to instil rank disinterest in a largely unenthusiastic and non-captive audience - the film being shown on the English-speaking channel that these pronouncements regularly interrupt. I must confess, though, that despite occasional close attention, I have yet to spot any dangling strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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