webfact Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Thai tourism unaffected by Paris attacksBANGKOK, 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Dog Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Bob Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 2 days since the attack and she has these facts already. What a bunch of BS coming out of her mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billphillips Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 "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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJIC Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichol Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docshock13 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Predicted this statement yesterday in another thread. I guess if you keep telling the same lies over and over again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Predicted that tourism not affected in her country but very sorry all the same? Didn't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graemeaylward Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldiablo Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpedo1970 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 "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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Appallingly insensitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 The new TAT slogan: "Run from the bullets, come to corrupt peaceful Thailand". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Appallingly insensitive. Spot On ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puukao Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 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...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockman Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 The good generals wife, right on cue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yasorab Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Perhaps just a tad previous with such a remark. But fairly fitting from a govenment that cares little about the world outside Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captspectre Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 The immaculate Thai Teflon Tourism Minister has spoken...into a microphone. Good girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 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 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairynuff Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendly Stranger Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hopefully suk soi 3 & 5 don't erupt. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsider Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 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??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godden Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Lets bury the dead first, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonder6281 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Silence masks stupidity. So shut up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockatoowho Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 '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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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