Thailand gears up for one million visitors during Lunar New Year
BY AMY SAWITTA LEFEVRE

BANGKOK: -- Thailand expects a million visitors during the upcoming Lunar New Year, 19 percent more than last year, the country's tourism authority said on Monday.

Nearly half were expected to come from neighboring countries - China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia, the Tourism Authority of Thailand said.

The Lunar New Year period, which falls from Feb.6-14 this year, will generate around 29 billion baht ($814 million) in revenue, said the tourism authority, up 32 percent from the previous year.

Full story: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-economy-tourism-idUSKCN0VA20A


-- Reuters 2016-02-02

Mass tourism is not the answer! Soon they will look for another destination?

Why stop at 1 million? Why not 2 or 3 million?

China airlines join forces to blacklist rowdy passengers

Five Chinese airlines are to blacklist unruly passengers amid increasing rowdy behaviour as the country's air travel market grows.

Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Hainan Airlines and Spring Air said they would share details of unruly passengers and ban them. China is forecast to become the world's biggest passenger market by 2034.

But long delays have accompanied growth, prompting some passengers to take matters into their own hands.

"We have come up with our own list already. It includes those who beat up our staff, refuse to get on the plane or block the exit," said Zhang Wuan, Spring Air's marketing chief. Such incidents have long made headlines in China and the region. Last year, authorities in Thailand detained about 30 Chinese tourists who vented their frustration after their flight was delayed for more than 10 hours by singing the Chinese national anthem and refusing to board the aircraft.In July, operations were suspended at an airport in eastern China after a man set fire to curtains and newspapers in the first class cabin of a plane. And in 2014, an Air Asia flight to Nanjing was forced to return to Bangkok when a passenger hurled scalding noodles over a flight attendant after being told she could not sit next to the people she was travelling with.The China National Tourism Administration said the incident had "badly damaged the overall image of the Chinese people".

Last March, China's civil aviation authorities announced a crackdown, listing prohibited behaviour including occupying check-in counters and assaulting airline staff. In the first five months of last year, they dealt with 12 incidents in which Chinese passengers had tried to open emergency exit doors while their aircraft was on the tarmac. The reasons included wanting fresh air or to smoke a cigarette, the South China Morning Post reported.International airlines have been grappling with the problem of unruly passengers for years. Members of the airline group IATA have called on governments to adopt theMontreal Protocol 2014, which would allow companies to seek compensation for costs incurred as a result of rowdy behaviour. IATA says there were 38,230 reported cases of unruly passenger behaviour on board aircraft in flight, including violence against crew and other passengers, harassment and failure to follow safety instructions.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35462707

Edited February 2, 201610 yr by Nicolas32

Sounds like the instant noodle business is in for a treat this month! Stay tuned for some highway bus crashes coming to a village near you soon.

One million visitors staying for four days and spending an average of $10 a day in the local economy.

Whoopy!

What about the cost of gearing up?

What about the loss of other tourists escaping the country for this invasion?

What about all the money paid for travel, hotels, transport, food?

One million visitors staying for four days and spending an average of $10 a day in the local economy.

Whoopy!

What about the cost of gearing up?

What about the loss of other tourists escaping the country for this invasion?

What about all the money paid for travel, hotels, transport, food?

I know it's abit like the Thai medical promotions that died down lot these days and at one point was getting out of hand like the hub of medical tourism .. Seems they failed with that promotion...

I'm sure Chinese people everywhere are thinking they must visit Thailand to get the real taste of Chinese New Year.

China airlines join forces to blacklist rowdy passengers

Five Chinese airlines are to blacklist unruly passengers amid increasing rowdy behaviour as the country's air travel market grows.

Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Hainan Airlines and Spring Air said they would share details of unruly passengers and ban them. China is forecast to become the world's biggest passenger market by 2034.

But long delays have accompanied growth, prompting some passengers to take matters into their own hands.

"We have come up with our own list already. It includes those who beat up our staff, refuse to get on the plane or block the exit," said Zhang Wuan, Spring Air's marketing chief. Such incidents have long made headlines in China and the region. Last year, authorities in Thailand detained about 30 Chinese tourists who vented their frustration after their flight was delayed for more than 10 hours by singing the Chinese national anthem and refusing to board the aircraft.In July, operations were suspended at an airport in eastern China after a man set fire to curtains and newspapers in the first class cabin of a plane. And in 2014, an Air Asia flight to Nanjing was forced to return to Bangkok when a passenger hurled scalding noodles over a flight attendant after being told she could not sit next to the people she was travelling with.The China National Tourism Administration said the incident had "badly damaged the overall image of the Chinese people".

Last March, China's civil aviation authorities announced a crackdown, listing prohibited behaviour including occupying check-in counters and assaulting airline staff. In the first five months of last year, they dealt with 12 incidents in which Chinese passengers had tried to open emergency exit doors while their aircraft was on the tarmac. The reasons included wanting fresh air or to smoke a cigarette, the South China Morning Post reported.International airlines have been grappling with the problem of unruly passengers for years. Members of the airline group IATA have called on governments to adopt theMontreal Protocol 2014, which would allow companies to seek compensation for costs incurred as a result of rowdy behaviour. IATA says there were 38,230 reported cases of unruly passenger behaviour on board aircraft in flight, including violence against crew and other passengers, harassment and failure to follow safety instructions.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35462707

Look at some of the things they get up to, it's mind boggling.

Trying to open emergency exits, assaulting staff etc !

Quality passengers indeed.

well, there are some standing places left in CM...

China airlines join forces to blacklist rowdy passengers

Five Chinese airlines are to blacklist unruly passengers amid increasing rowdy behaviour as the country's air travel market grows.

Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Hainan Airlines and Spring Air said they would share details of unruly passengers and ban them. China is forecast to become the world's biggest passenger market by 2034.

But long delays have accompanied growth, prompting some passengers to take matters into their own hands.

"We have come up with our own list already. It includes those who beat up our staff, refuse to get on the plane or block the exit," said Zhang Wuan, Spring Air's marketing chief. Such incidents have long made headlines in China and the region. Last year, authorities in Thailand detained about 30 Chinese tourists who vented their frustration after their flight was delayed for more than 10 hours by singing the Chinese national anthem and refusing to board the aircraft.In July, operations were suspended at an airport in eastern China after a man set fire to curtains and newspapers in the first class cabin of a plane. And in 2014, an Air Asia flight to Nanjing was forced to return to Bangkok when a passenger hurled scalding noodles over a flight attendant after being told she could not sit next to the people she was travelling with.The China National Tourism Administration said the incident had "badly damaged the overall image of the Chinese people".

Last March, China's civil aviation authorities announced a crackdown, listing prohibited behaviour including occupying check-in counters and assaulting airline staff. In the first five months of last year, they dealt with 12 incidents in which Chinese passengers had tried to open emergency exit doors while their aircraft was on the tarmac. The reasons included wanting fresh air or to smoke a cigarette, the South China Morning Post reported.International airlines have been grappling with the problem of unruly passengers for years. Members of the airline group IATA have called on governments to adopt theMontreal Protocol 2014, which would allow companies to seek compensation for costs incurred as a result of rowdy behaviour. IATA says there were 38,230 reported cases of unruly passenger behaviour on board aircraft in flight, including violence against crew and other passengers, harassment and failure to follow safety instructions.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35462707

Look at some of the things they get up to, it's mind boggling.

Trying to open emergency exits, assaulting staff etc !

Quality passengers indeed.

I know that was the reason for sharing it ...

China airlines join forces to blacklist rowdy passengers

Five Chinese airlines are to blacklist unruly passengers amid increasing rowdy behaviour as the country's air travel market grows.

Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Hainan Airlines and Spring Air said they would share details of unruly passengers and ban them. China is forecast to become the world's biggest passenger market by 2034.

But long delays have accompanied growth, prompting some passengers to take matters into their own hands.

"We have come up with our own list already. It includes those who beat up our staff, refuse to get on the plane or block the exit," said Zhang Wuan, Spring Air's marketing chief. Such incidents have long made headlines in China and the region. Last year, authorities in Thailand detained about 30 Chinese tourists who vented their frustration after their flight was delayed for more than 10 hours by singing the Chinese national anthem and refusing to board the aircraft.In July, operations were suspended at an airport in eastern China after a man set fire to curtains and newspapers in the first class cabin of a plane. And in 2014, an Air Asia flight to Nanjing was forced to return to Bangkok when a passenger hurled scalding noodles over a flight attendant after being told she could not sit next to the people she was travelling with.The China National Tourism Administration said the incident had "badly damaged the overall image of the Chinese people".

Last March, China's civil aviation authorities announced a crackdown, listing prohibited behaviour including occupying check-in counters and assaulting airline staff. In the first five months of last year, they dealt with 12 incidents in which Chinese passengers had tried to open emergency exit doors while their aircraft was on the tarmac. The reasons included wanting fresh air or to smoke a cigarette, the South China Morning Post reported.International airlines have been grappling with the problem of unruly passengers for years. Members of the airline group IATA have called on governments to adopt theMontreal Protocol 2014, which would allow companies to seek compensation for costs incurred as a result of rowdy behaviour. IATA says there were 38,230 reported cases of unruly passenger behaviour on board aircraft in flight, including violence against crew and other passengers, harassment and failure to follow safety instructions.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35462707

Look at some of the things they get

up to, it's mind boggling.

Trying to open emergency exits, assaulting staff etc !

Quality passengers indeed.

Just think, a certain lady happily assures they're all heading in this direction !

China airlines join forces to blacklist rowdy passengers

Five Chinese airlines are to blacklist unruly passengers amid increasing rowdy behaviour as the country's air travel market grows.

Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Hainan Airlines and Spring Air said they would share details of unruly passengers and ban them. China is forecast to become the world's biggest passenger market by 2034.

But long delays have accompanied growth, prompting some passengers to take matters into their own hands.

"We have come up with our own list already. It includes those who beat up our staff, refuse to get on the plane or block the exit," said Zhang Wuan, Spring Air's marketing chief. Such incidents have long made headlines in China and the region. Last year, authorities in Thailand detained about 30 Chinese tourists who vented their frustration after their flight was delayed for more than 10 hours by singing the Chinese national anthem and refusing to board the aircraft.In July, operations were suspended at an airport in eastern China after a man set fire to curtains and newspapers in the first class cabin of a plane. And in 2014, an Air Asia flight to Nanjing was forced to return to Bangkok when a passenger hurled scalding noodles over a flight attendant after being told she could not sit next to the people she was travelling with.The China National Tourism Administration said the incident had "badly damaged the overall image of the Chinese people".

Last March, China's civil aviation authorities announced a crackdown, listing prohibited behaviour including occupying check-in counters and assaulting airline staff. In the first five months of last year, they dealt with 12 incidents in which Chinese passengers had tried to open emergency exit doors while their aircraft was on the tarmac. The reasons included wanting fresh air or to smoke a cigarette, the South China Morning Post reported.International airlines have been grappling with the problem of unruly passengers for years. Members of the airline group IATA have called on governments to adopt theMontreal Protocol 2014, which would allow companies to seek compensation for costs incurred as a result of rowdy behaviour. IATA says there were 38,230 reported cases of unruly passenger behaviour on board aircraft in flight, including violence against crew and other passengers, harassment and failure to follow safety instructions.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35462707

Look at some of the things they get

up to, it's mind boggling.

Trying to open emergency exits, assaulting staff etc !

Quality passengers indeed.

Just think, a certain lady happily assures they're all heading in this direction !

Many mainlander who travel in Asia prefer Japan or South Korea over Thailand its a known fact then Thailand and the Chinese elite prefer Europe ?

Why stop at 1 million? Why not 2 or 3 million?

TAT have deliberately given a low figure. After the holiday TAT will come out and say our promotion was so successful that the real number was 3+ million (all in CM I hope, we have enough in BKK already).

Several years ago i flew with Cathay from HK to Bangkok. As soon as the staff called the flight every Chinese wanted to be first on the plane regardless of who was called up first. The staff had to tell them to stand back and wait their turn. Theyre heading for the toilets as the plane is taxing out.On arrival ,as soon as the plane wheels hit the tarmac the chinese are out of their seats and opening luggage compartments and heading for the toilet. Flight attendants are yelling at them to sit down. Theyre an absolute shambles.

Some time ago flew to Amsterdam.

The back if the plane was full of mainland people.

After one hour in flight, the kitchen was completely empty, the toilets were not suitable for use any more, staff were threatened because they tried to keep the bastards in their half of the plane.

Very thirsty, messy, stinking flight it was.

On arrival in Amsterdam, he Dutch military police were out in force to lead the quality tourists into safety against the rest of the passengers.

The company gave the latter each 100 euro each.

The quality tourists were denied entry; into the Schengen area and were returned to where they came from.

It was all hushed up.

Of course.

Those "tourists" are a menace.

And they themselves all have the MKS, the middle kingdom syndrome, while the rest are barbarians.

had to laugh.

On a flight from BKK to HK the aforementioned quality guests all swooped the plates, knives, forks, glasses, cups, etc into their personal bags after eating.

Many then rummaged into said bags to retrieve the cups for the latterly served coffee and tea !

Smiled then, laughing now.

I past 14 days I have stayed at Avani, Holiday Inn Express Siam, double Tree sukhumvit and Hilton sukhumvit. 80% of guests were Chinese. I haven't seen a single incident except some British tat freak complaining and yelling at the staff about no functioning salt shaker during his breakfast.

Sure there are prepackaged tour groups, but there are plenty of Chinese spending money here and they leave in 2 weeks. I am sure they bring serious coin to Thailand.

Quality tourism the Chinese suits Thailand very well ?