webfact Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 TAT moves to expand tourism from Iran and OmanBANGKOK, 2 February 2016 (NNT) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand has pushed to expand foreign tourist arrivals from Iran and Oman, following a recent government delegation to the Middle Eastern countries.TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the Middle East is considered a “high-end market.” He revealed that the average Middle Eastern tourist spends 6,500 baht per day on a trip to Thailand, beating out European tourists who spend an average of 5,500 baht per day.The TAT Governor added that Thailand’s healthcare and hospitals have also gained the trust of Middle Eastern tourists. On this official trip led by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak and six ministers, several agreements have been brokered with the Omani government on providing healthcare for public officials in Thailand and packages for medical tourism.Similar healthcare deals were struck in Iran, where the TAT will also work in collaboration with Mahan Air to schedule new flights.-- NNT 2016-02-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useronthenet Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 It's really all about the money isn't it ! No else matters ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tso310 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Iran I can understand. Already quite popular but Oman. population 3.5 million ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryp Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Pattaya, Phuket and Hua Hin will need a lot of burqa beaches soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Pattaya, Phuket and Hua Hin will need a lot of burqa beaches soon That should create jobs in the fat food industry then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prbkk Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Iran I can understand. Already quite popular but Oman. population 3.5 million ! Rich AND sophisticated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 After the Chinese now we get Muslims, i think i prefer the Chinese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldiablo Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) I always wonder how they determine how much tourists from differing countries spend on average per day. Anyone know the answer besides pulling out of their arse. Edited February 2, 2016 by ldiablo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 It's really all about the money isn't it ! No else matters ! It reminds me of some girls when i was a teenager. They tried every boy in the club, first the handsome ones with money, then only handsome, then just average looking ones, then ugly ones, and at the end went home with a tomboy who dumped her the next morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Pattaya, Phuket and Hua Hin will need a lot of burqa beaches soon Well have you seen how the Thai go swimming? Not much difference with a burqa... Small bikini's will be banned i guess. Oh and what will they do with the soidogs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Must...include... SHARIA....law.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Alcazar and Tiffany's in Pattaya will have a roaring good year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlest Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 LOL good luck with that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickylies Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 They do in fact spend much more than the average backpacker or monger. And yes, money talks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Not exactly going to help expansion of CP Groups piggeries is it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveling Sailor Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Hummm! And how will immigration tell the difference between an Iranian terrorist with lots of money to spend and a Rich AND sophisticated Iranian with lots of money to spend. Oh wait, I know. They will just ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdoglover Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I have been in Oman for the past 5 years. The direct Oman Air flights to BKK are usually full. Omani men go for the usual reasons. Couples go for shopping. Older people go for medical treatment. The Thai hospitals that want their business would be well advised to specialize in treating diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. These afflictions are widespread in the oil rich Gulf states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 More travellers from Iran? They must be getting low on Ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Money, money, money. Quantity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siliconvalley Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Wow.. For my guesthouse. No Chineze, No arabs and no cockroaches and rats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomyumchai Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 well there wont be many pig roasts when that lot turn up....expect a new wave of burka shops to open.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockman Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Careful what you wish for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 They love ladyboys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Pattaya, Phuket and Hua Hin will need a lot of burqa beaches soon Out of political correctness, they will have to cover all Buddha images. Closing all Wats as to not offend Muslims would be a good start. And no ringing bells at the Wats during morning and evening prayer.....it will offend also. Edited February 2, 2016 by connda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car720 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 After the Chinese now we get Muslims, i think i prefer the Chinese We really do think alike. You took the words right out of my mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 They love ladyboys. Yes, I know a ladyboy (and not one of the pretty ones that you cannot tell) that had an arab paying 40,000THB a night in a resort who with that sort of money could had the best Thai hooker but preferred to be with her/him. Incredible taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I expect Phra Buddha Issara will have something to say about increasing Muslim tourists into any of Thailand other than in the South. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowsdawdle Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Hummm! And how will immigration tell the difference between an Iranian terrorist with lots of money to spend and a Rich AND sophisticated Iranian with lots of money to spend. Oh wait, I know. They will just ask. They will use those bomb detectors they bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coulson Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Oh dear lord.....on the eve of Chinese new year......they lose the elite status......and face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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