rooster59 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 PM pleased as Bangkok named world’s top city for weekend break PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha has congratulated Bangkok for becoming the top destination among the world’s cheapest long-haul cities. “The prime minister is pleased to hear this news,” said Government Spokesman Lt-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd. “It is government policy to encourage tourists to stay longer in Thailand and spend more here.” He said measures had been taken to boost tourism in the capital, including exempting visa fees and extending the time visitors could stay. British newspaper The Daily Mirror reported that Bangkok was the cheapest city in the Post Office Travel Money’s Long-Haul City Costs Barometer for 2017. Researchers looked at the price of 11 travel essentials, including food and drink, sightseeing, airport transfers and three nights’ accommodation. They then combined all the costs to create a total “basket price”, in order to determine which long-haul city actually offered the best value for money. Thailand’s capital topped the list as the best value long-haul city, with a total basket price of 316.93 pounds (Bt13,700) almost 100 pounds less than runner-up Tokyo. “There’s plenty to see and do in this vibrant city but if you’re only stopping for a long weekend then make sure to check out the awe-inspiring Grand Palace, a complex of breathtaking temples,” the report said. Here is the list: 1. Bangkok 2. Tokyo, Japan 3. Beijing, China 4. Dubai, UAE 5. Cape Town, South Africa 6. Singapore 7. Washington DC, USA 8. Toronto, Canada 9. New York, USA 10. Boston, USA Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30323635 -- © Copyright The Nation 2017-08-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 You need the weekend to get through immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasalBanality Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Cheap as chips, what do you expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmoon Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Who the Hell cares if the PM is pleased or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: “There’s plenty to see and do in this vibrant city but if you’re only stopping for a long weekend then make sure to check out the awe-inspiring Grand Palace, a complex of breathtaking temples,” the report said. Yup and don't listen to the touts outside the Palace when they open your taxidoor and say that the Palace is closed for some reason. Many of them hang around there all days to sell you an expensive boattrip in a longtailboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobredin Ghusputin Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: Bangkok named world’s top city for weekend break Break you leg in an open drain, break your neck in an accident, break your nose in fight with 10 taxi drivers, etc. The possibilities are endless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samui Bodoh Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: “It is government policy to encourage tourists to stay longer in Thailand and spend more here.” It is the immigration department's policy to do the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney earl Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 wrong, wrong, wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaltsc Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 "PM pleased as Bangkok named world’s top city for weekend break" Wasn't that supposed to read: "Top city to (find 'love' and...) go broke in a weekend"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Somewhere along the line, facts and figures got messed up. Yes Bangkok is number 1 on the list, number 1 for scams/ cheating tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 "PM pleased as Bangkok named world’s top city for weekend break" Yeah, break a neck from hanging overhead singes and cables and break a leg for all the potholes on the uneven footpath and break your teeth trying to communicate with the locals.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksidedog Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, rooster59 said: PM pleased as Bangkok named world’s top city for weekend break Misleading headline, as when you read the story, it isn't actually the "top" destination, but only heads the list as being the cheapest. Still, facts have never got in the way here before when praising Thailand have they? Edited August 13, 2017 by darksidedog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyShadow Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Somewhere along the line, facts and figures got messed up. Yes Bangkok is number 1 on the list, number 1 for scams/ cheating tourists. I think you got bangkok mixed up with phuket and Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Nice to know that happiness is floating in the ocean of turbulence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) I suppose it's rather easy to spend a whole weekend in Bangkok, though most of it in immigration lines at the airport on arrival and then again on departure. Edited August 13, 2017 by Misterwhisper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumgranosalus Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Alternatively, maybe a week-end is all you could tolerate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Awesome photo of the Royal Cremation structures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Yet another pat on the back as a result of a rather skew-wiffed article. First, it only looks like ten cities were considered and given the criteria and the competition it's no surprise Bangkok is number one! Though I was surprised to see Capetown as low as fifth and Tokyo second, making me wonder what they based the results upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 3 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said: I tried to read the original article: www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/...cheapest-long-haul-resort. Guess what, it is blocked in Thailand by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society! Now, why would they block an article/report that glorifies Bangkok as a travel destination?? Something stinks here like the Pattaya shore!! Trying the Daily Mail homepage, it is blocked, too! Could be because they don;t like their reporting, i.e. the truth can hurt at times" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inThailand Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) I guess TAT's plan to attract quality tourists doesn't match the reality? LOS is the cheapest destination for short time. Edited August 13, 2017 by inThailand fat fingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave67 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Researchers looked at the price of 11 travel essentials, including food and drink, sightseeing, airport transfers and three nights’ accommodation. They then combined all the costs to create a total “basket price”, in order to determine which long-haul city actually offered the best value for money. Only Nonces would come to Thailand from Europe for a weekend For those not from Uk google Nonce Slang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 3 hours ago, colinneil said: Somewhere along the line, facts and figures got messed up. Yes Bangkok is number 1 on the list, number 1 for scams/ cheating tourists. Unfortunately, those who voted for it were intending to stay for more than a week but after 2 days decided to leave and the response "i had to leave after the weekend" was misconstrued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave67 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 51 minutes ago, chainarong said: Couldn't find it on their UK site , only a item about staying in BKK prison type accommodation becoming popular , (news to me))???? The Daily Mail has been blocked in Thailand for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Still better than a weeknd in Mumbai, or some Siberian city in any season but Summer. Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhizBang Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Here is the list: 1. Bangkok 2. Tokyo, Japan 3. Beijing, China 4. Dubai, UAE 5. Cape Town, South Africa 6. Singapore 7. Washington DC, USA 8. Toronto, Canada 9. New York, USA 10. Boston, USA How was that list put together? What were the criteria? Tokyo at #2, Dubai at #4 and Singapore at #6? Don't think so. Definitely NOT cheapest in that order. Maybe a good destination for a weekend getaway and not for any destination that is more than 3 hours away by air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderluster Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 i find it interesting to read all the negative things written by expats who gave up their great lives in other countries to come over here to thailand that is such a horrible place. just what kind of person does that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Researchers looked at the price of 11 travel essentials, including food and drink, sightseeing, airport transfers and three nights’ accommodation. They then combined all the costs to create a total “basket price”, in order to determine which long-haul city actually offered the best value for money. Only Nonces would come to Thailand from Europe for a weekend For those not from Uk google Nonce SlangI don't think nonces would have much luck in Bangkok. Try Phnom Penh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave67 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) 29 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: I don't think nonces would have much luck in Bangkok. Try Phnom Penh. Maybe they are including transfers in the figures difficult to fly direct from Europe to PP ;o) Edited August 13, 2017 by Dave67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFLKrabi Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 5 hours ago, Orton Rd said: Bangkok is the biggest slum on the list, what percentage only come for the sex on sale? If you take your head out of the sand and look at the millions of people who have other things on their minds, you'd realise what a wonderful place it is for a short break. Lots to do and see plus cheap shopping, hotels and food and good, normal nightlife. Bangkok is not just about sex and bars. I wish people could see past that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 45 minutes ago, wanderluster said: i find it interesting to read all the negative things written by expats who gave up their great lives in other countries to come over here to thailand that is such a horrible place. just what kind of person does that. The kind of person who is desperate to get laid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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