Thechook Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 According to TAT the country is bursting at the seams with tourists so where are they going to put them? Going to need more hotels, prostitutes and ladyboys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 7 hours ago, Mickmouse1 said: What a collection ! !!???? Yes. Certainly a focus on the attraction of "quality" tourists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 6 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: Liechtenstein is visa exempt since a while. But really they were on the 15 day visa on arrival for long. Quite a joke. And the one and only I ever met in Thailand IS a spender. They are one the richest people of the world. You must have met the King of Liechenstein? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akentryan Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 China and India are the beneficiaries. When they cracked down on the Chinese scam operators in September, tourists from China dropped from 13,000 a day to a paltry 4,000 a day. From one company alone they impounded 2,300 tour buses and $133.000.000 from bank accounts. Trying some way to make up for the shortfall. The 10-year visa may be very hard to get with the insurance requirement the big problem. I am from the USA and have Medicare and part B . i also have supplemental insurance that covers about 70% of my medical costs in Thailand. I have membership cards for both plans but I doubt that will be enough to satisfy Immo. Annual extensions as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 3 hours ago, Reigntax said: You must have met the King of Liechenstein? Not quite a king, but almost.................https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans-Adam_II,_Prince_of_Liechtenstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Gravy Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 10 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: I love this exact science Yes it is often called p*****g in the wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Gravy Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 6 hours ago, NCC1701A said: "... Andora, Bulgaria, Bhutan, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Romania, San Mario, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan need not have to pay the 1,000 baht visa fee..." I can see them all queuing up now to get their tickets to Thailand..... or maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Gravy Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Looking at the list of countries, some of them are the smallest countries in the world and have small populations. I wonder which genius came up with that list to boost tourist numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 12 hours ago, acid thunder said: Where's San Mario? Nintendoland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstar1 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Another day another Joke Tat Come to Chiang Mai I have never seen it so quiet and it is not going to get better a lady yesterday told me prices are up as it is the high season I told her look on the street you live in a dream world there is no more high or low season the Tourist are not coming and this fasacal list is not going to help What abut the Countries that bring money here to spend Oh sorry another Joke welcome big spending China Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bimmerbob Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 So.....finally they realise that a visa fee (or not) is the determinating factor in choosing a holiday destination? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkdawg Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 What about visa exemptions for the "quality tourists" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcoml Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I don't think $30 USD one way or another is going to change people's view on holidaying. The ticket costs from some of the mentioned countries must be huge so money must not be the driving factor, Uzbekistan comes to mind. Now let the people know that The red light districts are open for business and the people will flow on through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirmud63 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 thats desperation ,right there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csabo Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 MORE CHINESE!? I'm pretty sure they're all here already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Overlander Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Ethiopia? Jeez... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timewilltell Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 If scrapping the visa temporarily provides all those benefits then you would need to be a complete moron to not scrap the fees altogether permanently unless tourists are not wanted in such large numbers. I wonder why they don't just do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Thailand appears to operate more and more like a giant theme park: Dress codes, attractions, numerous schemes regarding admission, large fees for setting up a business within the park. One all important person at the top who has full control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekkamai Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 12 hours ago, Krungbin said: San Marino I guess... Google it...!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyvolt Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Wow, so many racist comments on here. As for all the posts saying- They dont come here anyways, why give them a visa free travel.. Have none of you ever thought that just maybe, if ppl are deciding between going to Vietnam (or similar) or Thailand, that yes, sometimes a visa fee can sway their decision? I've just been reading the new 10year visa thread, and so many ppl are saying the Thais don't want you in their country, and can you blame them if all you ever do is bitch and moan and criticise anything the officials do (esp when it has no effect on yourself). I certainly wouldnt want you coming to my country if thats all you have to do in your sad sorry lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAZZPA Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 9 hours ago, BuckBee said: 62,000 jobs ! how ? TAT keep coming up with record breaking figures and yet they seem keen diversify on low quality sector when it all supposedly about quality tourists oozing money temple spotting :-S Tourism looks well down to me and retail taking massive hits with shop changes monthly . Thailand has a reputation as a country for the sex trade and of course once you get here it is cheap, relatively. But prices are rising and now Thailand is not so cheap anymore so tourists are looking at the new Asean such as Myanmar and Cambodia.. Ok, it does not yet have the infrastructure of Thailand but who cares when you are on holiday. Add into the mix the terrible publicity of recent years that I won't repeat as we all know about it and it's not difficult to see why tourism is moving away (and it seems to be a pretty rapid decline) The delusion of officials in Thailand is that they can attract high numbers of high end tourists but like most things that come from some official or another it's hot air with no substance. High end tourists may have some options in Thailand but they are pretty limited and if you have real money there are many more attractive destinations to chose from. So, Thailand is heading for a very tough time. Falling tourist numbers, falling foreign investment, falls in exports,,, none of it looks very good right now. With the Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia all holding their arms wide open and welcoming investment, tourists etc and of course being cheaper as well what does Thailand do? All of its neighbours are growing fast, the Philippines will overtake Thailand in GDP in the next 2 years and is already a bigger consumer in many categories and its still growing by 8% with a bigger population. It is not until Thailand realises and admits that it is losing to it's Asean neighbours that some plan will form that starts to turn things around,, but I won't hold my breath for that admission from any Thai official. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 13 hours ago, merlin2002 said: I didn't see the Moon or Mars on the list... I wish some aliens would come and reclaim these clowns, and take them back to planet cuckoo land.. Those aliens you speak of have more class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starfarm Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 14 hours ago, acid thunder said: Where's San Mario? San Mario. The correct name is The republic of San Marino. It is a small independent state inside Italy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealthychef Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 "The two measures are expected to increase tourist arrivals by over 357,000 during the three-month festive season, generating revenue amounting to 28,703 million baht. They will help create over 62,000 temporary jobs and increase the government’s tax revenue by about 1,200 million baht." How are they going to measure this to see if they were right about their numbers? Hogwash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2eZy Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 14 hours ago, acid thunder said: Where's San Mario? is one of the Mario brothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytuc Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 10 hours ago, Honthy said: How many tourists come from Andora, Bhutan, Ethiopia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, San Mario all together in a year? Now, I am quite positive their munber will be multiplied.... Absolutely right, definitely be 2 now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerrylSky Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 More illogical decisions from the immigration dept. Seems like they should waive fees from the countries that bring in the money; as well as make it easier for citizens of these countries (U.S. European, etc.) to live here - instead of spending money to travel elsewhere for a visa. I spend a lot of money going "on vacation" to get a visa that I would rather have spent in my economic depleted village for a variety of services and goods, as well as expand my volunteer work. Can't spend money and perform volunteer work in Thailand if I'm busy getting a visa in another country every 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter48 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Well with post Brexit kicking in over the next few years they have to compensate for less Brits hit by falling pound, falling pensions, less wealth for trips , higher prices at home , less jobs and the lost 500 million EU consumers that UK currently easily trades with. That's what happens when people listen to right wing demagogues like Farage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantex Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 13 hours ago, Krungbin said: San Marino I guess... San Marino tourists will make a huge impact on the Thai economy as they have a population of 31,448. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 An interesting collection of countries. We've had one guest from Mauritius and a few from Malta in the last twelve years, but there's one country on there that would provide many more tourists than the rest combined and that is Ukraine. Sneaked in near the bottom, Ukrainians often get mistaken for Russians and there are a lot here. But how they think they'll get an additional 357,000 tourists by the end of the year, I don't know. Maybe they don't quite comprehend that the vast majority of tourists to Thailand book weeks, if not months in advance. Delusional! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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