Oh man! Thailand expecting to welcome influx of tourists from Oman

[snoop1130]

Oh man! Thailand expecting to welcome influx of tourists from Oman

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Muscat, Oman. Photo: Hazel Owen/Flickr

 

Thailand has recently alienated their Chinese tourists after trashing them on social media, and if this story holds any weight, they may be losing others as well. However, in between bouts of trying to lure rich Germans back to the land of smiles, the latest news from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is that Thailand can expect a 20 percent increase in tourists coming to Thailand from the Arabian Peninsula country of Oman, which is situated next to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

 

Suvat Chirapant, the deputy permanent secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that, “Thailand has always been open to Arab tourists and of late we have seen a great increase in their numbers. We provide the best services for our friends from the [gulf] countries and have shared a great bond over the centuries,” reported Muscat Daily.

 

Full Story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/08/10/oh-man-thailand-expecting-welcome-influx-tourists-oman

 

 

-- © Copyright Coconuts Bangkok 2016-08-10

[taichiplanet]

An increase of about 14,000, hopefully all big spenders.

 

i wonder how many are coming for sex-tourism? Maybe TAT forgot to mention to their friends in the Gulf countries that there is a plan to try and move away from the sex industry.

[Thian]

For sure they won't come to feed the soidogs...

[clockman]

T.A.T. Clutching at straws!

[anotheruser]

This will be very welcome news to all of the struggling bar owners. 

[bobbymack]

Yes, the Arabs don't come for the temples and beaches. The guys want the girls. Funny how TAT wants to close down sex industry while at the same time increase the number of Arabs arriving.  

[Thechook]

Aren't they muslim?  No booze and sex before marriage so they must be flocking for the sun sand and surfing.

[craigt3365]

I was just in Georgia.  Lots of Arab tourists there, mainly families.  Seemed like OK tourists.  FlyDubai has cheap flights there.  The plane was 100% full.

[z42]

Destination, Nana or Pattaya.. Nowhere else is my bet

[pokerface1]

So looks like another signage change Russian / Arabic.. lets roll out the red carpet!!

 

[Plutojames88]

Common theme ? 

 

Human rights ....Communist China ....Russians and Arabs don't make waves.

 

meanwhile the western high flyers ....fall to deaths .

 

wonder no more.

[gchurch259]

Too many of a certain culture in the Soi 3, 4 and 5 now. They are taking over !

[charmonman]

5 hours ago, Thechook said:

Aren't they muslim?  No booze and sex before marriage so they must be flocking for the sun sand and surfing.

As I understand it they are allowed do whatever they want with infidel women.

[alant]

Perfectly sound logic I think.

TAT can ensure Oman visitors feel right at home. There is a high probability they will not be able to drink alcohol and the once popular adult playtime activities have been banned. Perfect as there is a coffee shop on every corner.

[Estrada]

4 minutes ago, alant said:

Perfectly sound logic I think.

TAT can ensure Oman visitors feel right at home. There is a high probability they will not be able to drink alcohol and the once popular adult playtime activities have been banned. Perfect as there is a coffee shop on every corner.

I have visited Oman many times over the last 40 years. In Oman, many Omanis drink alcohol and it  is not forbidden under Omani law. I worked there many times since 1976. My agent used to fly crates of alcohol in his private jet for parties in his beach house and they used to drink in the hotels also.  The population of Oman was 977,788 when we started building the infrastructure but it has now reached 4 million. Because of oil and gas and the fact that many are pro-British and well educated, there are a lot of well off Omanis that come here for vacation already.

[DrTuner]

I'm sure the Arabs will enjoy the shisha ban.

[oxo1947]

3 hours ago, craigt3365 said:

I was just in Georgia.  Lots of Arab tourists there, mainly families.  Seemed like OK tourists.  FlyDubai has cheap flights there.  The plane was 100% full.

 

Craigt3365---haven't you been told enough times to stop posting anything positive  about tourist unless they are farang ---we just don't need those other low class tourist here......Anyway---other people wanting to come on holiday here---- its a TAT plot..........

 

[Alive]

43 minutes ago, DrTuner said:

I'm sure the Arabs will enjoy the shisha ban.

 

I'm sure they'll get by with just sharing their shishas with the local ladies.

[williamgeorgeallen]

better learn to treat them better. alot of bars on walking street wont let them in as they take up seats and dont buy drinks.

[hobobo]

Just hope that there won't be too many ISIS members among that lot!

[goldenbrwn1]

4 hours ago, gchurch259 said:

Too many of a certain culture in the Soi 3, 4 and 5 now. They are taking over !

 

I know exactly what you mean. But too be honest, I slightly prefer them to the other culture that always repeat the same line of "watt's up " every time we pass.

 

As I said only slightly...

[SOTIRIOS]

...money is money....

 

...welcome the world.....

 

....everything is for sale here.....

 

...with a (fake) smile......

 

...wonder what special derogatory term they use for people from that part of the world....

[Thian]

6 hours ago, charmonman said:

As I understand it they are allowed do whatever they want with infidel women.

 

They have to marry them for a few hours, so that's what they do at home.

[Rancid]

Yes I imagine surrounding countries must be incensed at the Thai coup on the Oman inbound tourist.

 

Maybe I'm just flouting my ignorance again, but I wonder if they've ever considered just making the tourist experience for everyone very pleasant, clean up the beaches, minimize the touts and ripoffs, de-bar some areas for family friendly etc. Make tourists from everywhere feel welcome, maintain customers rather than be constantly finding new ones to replace the disgruntled.

 

There again I suppose constant press releases really is a better strategy.

[metisdead]

An off topic post has been removed. 

[alant]

On 8/11/2016 at 9:20 AM, Estrada said:

I have visited Oman many times over the last 40 years. In Oman, many Omanis drink alcohol and it  is not forbidden under Omani law. I worked there many times since 1976. My agent used to fly crates of alcohol in his private jet for parties in his beach house and they used to drink in the hotels also.  The population of Oman was 977,788 when we started building the infrastructure but it has now reached 4 million. Because of oil and gas and the fact that many are pro-British and well educated, there are a lot of well off Omanis that come here for vacation already.

I also have Omani friends, not anti them.

[PomRakBKK]

Aren't they famous for trying to share one girl from Beach Road for 500 baht amongst 4 guys and then get ripped off and find out it's actually a ladyboy they took home? 

[RuamRudy]

On ‎11‎/‎08‎/‎2016 at 6:20 AM, Estrada said:

I have visited Oman many times over the last 40 years. In Oman, many Omanis drink alcohol and it  is not forbidden under Omani law. I worked there many times since 1976. My agent used to fly crates of alcohol in his private jet for parties in his beach house and they used to drink in the hotels also.  The population of Oman was 977,788 when we started building the infrastructure but it has now reached 4 million. Because of oil and gas and the fact that many are pro-British and well educated, there are a lot of well off Omanis that come here for vacation already.

 

I agree - Omanis are a very different type of Arab: kind, warm, hospitable. As an Omani colleague pointed out to me, they are nothing like the "mother f****** Saudis.".