Thai tourism unaffected by Paris attacks

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Thai tourism unaffected by Paris attacks



BANGKOK, 16 November 2015 (NNT) - Minister of Tourism and Sports Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul has confirmed attacks in Paris have not affected the Thai tourism while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have planned to increase tourism revenue in 2016.

The minister on Sunday predicted that the deadly attacks in Paris would not affect the Thai tourism in the short run, saying European tourists had not cancelled their hotel room reservation. The number of Thai tourists in November was higher than expected but their spending was lower. The ministry was therefore urgently stimulating domestic travel by both Thai and foreign tourists, said the minister.

More than seven million tourists from China and ASEAN countries have visited Thailand after bombings at the Ratchaprasong junction in August this year, higher than last year by one million people.

The TAT’s tourism promotion plan for 2016 focuses on quality tourist sites with unique Thai characteristics with the objectives to persuade tourists to stay in Thailand longer. There will also be new activities to promote tourism targeting sport lovers and working women.


-- NNT 2015-11-16

[NongKhaiKid]

Right on cue comes the ' not affected ' report and assurances that revenue will, of course, increase.

I'm surprised she didn't actually claim that tourism from France was increasing as people seek some respite from the nightmare in Paris.

So predictable and so pathetic.

Edited November 15, 2015 by NongKhaiKid

[T_Dog]

And no mention of almost 7000 people killed in southern Thailand since 2006 by the same Muslim insurgents or jihadists or whatever the warped evil ideology is called.

[Mango Bob]

2 days since the attack and she has these facts already. What a bunch of BS coming out of her mouth.

[billphillips]

"The number of Thai tourists in November was higher ...."

What an odd statement and it probably goes some way to demonstrate the accuracy and forethought for the whole announcement. How on earth can anyone compile accurate numerical statistics for the month of November .. when November is only halfway through. Only in Thailand.

[MAJIC]

Thai tourism unaffected by Paris attacks.

That may be the case for now,but that doesn't mean the world revolves around a nations tourist income.

Hopefully nothing will ever erupt, but living in the South of Thailand would not be on my list of safe venues.Tourism unaffected or not!

[nichol]

They must be ordered or told to do and say these things because no country in the world could have this many idiots in responsible positions or should that be irresponsible positions

[NongKhaiKid]

They must be ordered or told to do and say these things because no country in the world could have this many idiots in responsible positions or should that be irresponsible positions

The Old Boys Club has a whole new meaning and application here.

The minister, appointed after the coup, is married to an army general I believe.

[docshock13]

Predicted this statement yesterday in another thread.

I guess if you keep telling the same lies over and over again...

[daveAustin]

Predicted that tourism not affected in her country but very sorry all the same? Didn't think so.

[graemeaylward]

Disgusting! No respect for those killed and injured in Paris! Trying to capitalise on another country's tragedy is deplorable. She had no need to mention Paris in announcing tourist figures. Most other countries offer help, sympathy and support to France, but Thailand's tourism must go on! Please have some respect.

[ldiablo]

So many posters hit it right on the money yesterday when they said this idiot would come out with such a stupid comment.

Edited November 15, 2015 by ldiablo

[NongKhaiKid]

Disgusting! No respect for those killed and injured in Paris! Trying to capitalise on another country's tragedy is deplorable. She had no need to mention Paris in announcing tourist figures. Most other countries offer help, sympathy and support to France, but Thailand's tourism must go on! Please have some respect.

In a perverse way she was showing respect but to the only thing that matters here, MONEY !

[torpedo1970]

"The number of Thai tourists in November was higher than expected but their spending was lower."

TAT is getting better and better... November is only half way, but they already have all the figures....

off course the spending is down, cause the majority is now Chinese, and they spend their money with the Chinese travel agent, buying stuff in a Chinese shop that does not pay Thai Tax but send the money back to China....

But that is OK, because TAT numbers are up, more tourist are coming....

Thainess

[Bluespunk]

Appallingly insensitive.

[Somtamnication]

The new TAT slogan: "Run from the bullets, come to corrupt peaceful Thailand".

[NongKhaiKid]

Appallingly insensitive.

Spot On !

[puukao]

Could you imagine if Obama said this?

oh wait, new update from BKK, "during the shooting tourists were still getting off the plane in BKK."

i feel dirty just typing that rubbish......

[clockman]

The good generals wife, right on cue!

[yasorab]

Perhaps just a tad previous with such a remark. But fairly fitting from a govenment that cares little about the world outside Thailand.

[captspectre]

Right on cue comes the ' not affected ' report and assurances that revenue will, of course, increase.

I'm surprised she didn't actually claim that tourism from France was increasing as people seek some respite from the nightmare in Paris.

So predictable and so pathetic.

hundreds of people killed in france by muslims! hundreds of Thai's killed in the south by muslims! and this brain dead female talks about tourism! disgusting!

[klauskunkel]

The immaculate Thai Teflon Tourism Minister has spoken...into a microphone.

Good girl.

[NongKhaiKid]

Appallingly insensitive.

Many years ago when the anthrax letter campaign started in the US I remember my then gf was watching a Thai comedy show which included a scene when an actress opened an envelope, white powder fell out and she started screaming ' anthrax ' to much hilarity.

I suggested it was very insensitive and not in the least bit funny and my gf agreed but explained that the on going situation wasn't happening here or affecting Thais so people wouldn't care .

[Fairynuff]

The TATs tourism promotion plan for 2016 focuses on quality tourist sites with unique Thai characteristics (National Parks with 1000 baht entry fee for foreigners) with the objectives to persuade tourists to stay in Thailand longer, (however we will make it very difficult to obtain longer visa). There will also be new activities to promote tourism targeting sport lovers and working women.( we believe there are not enough "working women" here and would like to invite more foreign ones)

[Friendly Stranger]

Hopefully suk soi 3 & 5 don't erupt. Ever.

[outsider]

Stupid. Insensitive. Stupid. Bad form. Stupid. Tasteless. Stupid. Selfish. People have died. Unecessarily. All she could care about is tourism numbers. Do these people have no shame???

[godden]

Lets bury the dead first, please.

[wonder6281]

Silence masks stupidity. So shut up.

[ChrisY1]

Not the slightest care for the victims of recent attacks.....simply about revenue.......a disgustingly insensitive statement from the minister no less, and equally disgusting that it comes from such an openly non caring nation!

[cockatoowho]

'working women' uhm? I wonder wether she is contemplating special deals for hooker conferences or seminars on domestic versus international prostitution. Right on the money girl, Thailand certainly is the hub of working women.