webfact Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Thailand Wants More Tourists Who Act Like Australians By Sunil Jagtiani - Nation shuns target for visitor numbers after years-long surge - Focus instead is on boosting daily spending and length of stay BANGKOK: -- Thailand is now so popular for holidays that almost 35 million foreign tourists -- equivalent to half the country’s population -- are expected this year. As the influx gets harder to manage, the government is shifting strategy. It’s now targeting a minimum increase in tourism revenue of about 5 percent annually instead of a particular number of visitors, Tourism Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said. That means encouraging longer stays and higher daily spending, a mix the typical Australian holidaymaker exemplifies, she said. “Maybe they’re the ones who are like: this is my time -- I eat, I shop, and I eat, and I shop," Kobkarn, 56, said in an interview. Australian visitors were among the top 10 biggest spenders in terms of per capita daily expenditure last year, forking out 5,831 baht ($172), Tourism Ministry data shows. Full story: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-16/spendthrift-aussies-embody-thailand-s-new-strategy-for-tourism -- Bloomberg 2017-07-17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I am for it. We will have more bbq grill sellers opening shops and hopefully lower the imported prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laza 45 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 The Australian tourist.. like the wombat...he eats, roots and leaves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chou Anou Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 1 minute ago, Laza 45 said: The Australian tourist.. like the wombat...he eats, roots and leaves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyai Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 The Australian tourist.. like the wombat...he eats, roots and leaves...I'm still here after enjoying the first two.Those Aussies are a special mob.Sent from my SM-J700F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 3 minutes ago, Laza 45 said: The Australian tourist.. like the wombat...he eats, roots and leaves... Aussie's are decent folks....I'm from Florida & have met many. Been to OZ a few times. Certainly beats Chinese tour buses. You should try a breakfast buffet in Taiwan. I got more elbows in my ribs than Dust Rhodes ever meted out in a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newatthis Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Sounds like a good idea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrum Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 To make it really work for the Ozzies, you need to let the bars open at 10.00am and get rid of any stupid 'no sell alcohol' at this time or on this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksidedog Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I would like to know how they come up with the figures of how much people of different nationalities spend. Aussies 5,831 Baht, British 4,376. But hang on. I don't see a figure telling us how much the Chinese spend, or should that read don't spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 54 minutes ago, Laza 45 said: The Australian tourist.. like the wombat...he eats, roots and leaves... Eats shoots and leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazySlipper Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 12 minutes ago, Centrum said: To make it really work for the Ozzies, you need to let the bars open at 10.00am and get rid of any stupid 'no sell alcohol' at this time or on this day. And make sure they don't ride a motorcycle or drive a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyai Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I would like to know how they come up with the figures of how much people of different nationalities spend. Aussies 5,831 Baht, British 4,376. But hang on. I don't see a figure telling us how much the Chinese spend, or should that read don't spend.Yeah, the Poms are cheap charlies. [emoji39]Sent from my SM-J700F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) Then it's time to make a hassle free 6 month tourist visa for those on leasehold property purchases without having to leave the country after 60 days...it will avoid these farangs spending in neighbouring countries during the forced exits from Thailand...!!! Edited July 17, 2017 by observer90210 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 1 minute ago, carlyai said: Yeah, the Poms are cheap charlies. Sent from my SM-J700F using Tapatalk Aussies apparently have more MOJO & drop the other 1,455 baht on an afternoon soapy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadperfect Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 So after 4 years of everyon on tv saying that chinese dont spend money and its all bs the folks upstairs are finally just now figuring this out. I guess now they might also realize that the crack downs have also made the other countrys who used to visit not to ever return. Oh but after you commited western tourist suicide its a bit late. Or did the aussy not come here before and now they are the new great white wale of hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker Bob Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Laza 45 said: The Australian tourist.. like the wombat...he eats, roots and leaves... 555555555555 love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyai Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 555555555555 love itWhich one do you love?The 'eats' or 'roots' or 'leaves'?Sent from my SM-J700F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 11 minutes ago, observer90210 said: Then it's time to make a hassle free 6 month tourist visa for those on leasehold property purchases without having to leave the country after 60 days...it will avoid these farangs spending in neighbouring countries during the forced exits from Thailand...!!! That would cut down on the number of tourist entries entering the computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 26 minutes ago, fasteddie said: Eats shoots and leaves. ...eats, roots, shoots and leaves. Get it right please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 ...and instead they get more who act like Donald Trump on a date.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABloke Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 ...eats, roots, shoots and leaves. Get it right please!Not "eats, loots and leaves" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/os-bz-visit-florida-tourism-2016-story.html According to this article, the state of Florida handles 113 million a year and Florida has a population of just 20 million. Thai officials should stop trying to control economic forces. Little tiny tweaks are fine. If they want to advertise more in Australia, that would probably be a reasonable thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 The post above is for my many Aussie mates in H.H. ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 give 60 day visas on arrivals ad allow the bars to stay open longer. 2 simple ways to make more money from tourists that cost nothing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Laza 45 said: The Australian tourist.. like the wombat...he eats, roots and leaves... 1 hour ago, darksidedog said: I would like to know how they come up with the figures of how much people of different nationalities spend. Aussies 5,831 Baht, British 4,376. But hang on. I don't see a figure telling us how much the Chinese spend, or should that read don't spend. Is that per day/night, or week, or month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotchonrocks Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Get it right boys: the Aussie alpha male eats roots shoots and leaves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOUTHERNSTAR Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Lets get it straight they are loved by one person involved in tourism because they spend more money than others. Not because they are more polite, more civil nor more honest, just the color of their money is right. So much for quality tourism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhippy Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Thailand Wants More Tourists Who Act Like Australians These guys sure act like Australians: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigman Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I've spent nearly whole one year wages the in 9 maths... Being there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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