snoop1130 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taichiplanet Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 For sure they won't come to feed the soidogs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockman Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 T.A.T. Clutching at straws! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 This will be very welcome news to all of the struggling bar owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbymack Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Aren't they muslim? No booze and sex before marriage so they must be flocking for the sun sand and surfing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z42 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Destination, Nana or Pattaya.. Nowhere else is my bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokerface1 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 So looks like another signage change Russian / Arabic.. lets roll out the red carpet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plutojames88 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Common theme ? Human rights ....Communist China ....Russians and Arabs don't make waves. meanwhile the western high flyers ....fall to deaths . wonder no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchurch259 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Too many of a certain culture in the Soi 3, 4 and 5 now. They are taking over ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmonman Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estrada Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I'm sure the Arabs will enjoy the shisha ban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxo1947 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) 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.......... Edited August 11, 2016 by oxo1947 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alive Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobobo Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Just hope that there won't be too many ISIS members among that lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenbrwn1 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 ...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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancid Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 An off topic post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PomRakBKK Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuamRudy Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 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.". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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