webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 TAT paints positive outlook for Songkran tourism in Chiang Mai - but hotel bookings static Picture: Chiang Mai News Chiang Mai News said that the Tourism Authority of Thailand were expecting more tourists in the north at Songkran but that hotel bookings have failed to reflect this yet. Following a rise in tourist arrivals and flights at New Year and Chinese New Year the TAT expect Songkran to be no different. A Chinese website devoted to tourism also pointed in this direction. But La-iat Bungsrithong of the Northern Hoteliers' Association said that hotel bookings remained sluggish for the Songkran period. Though she expected occupancy to be in the 65-70% range once individual travelers are added to Chinese tour group bookings. Many visitors are expected from Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore and mainland China. Source: Chiang Mai News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-02-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 15 minutes ago, webfact said: the Tourism Authority of Thailand were expecting more tourists in the north at Songkran but that hotel bookings have failed to reflect this yet. TAT policy must surely be: Never let the truth get in the way of a good story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommers Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 If the booze banners get their way and there is no alcohol on sale on April 13 you can bet your bottom dollar that tourists will not only stay away, they will switch to Cambodia, Laos etc where they can have a load of fun. The rationale for a booze ban is to prevent road accidents. There will be no impact because the residents who have a good stock of booze will continue to drive drunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Illegal AirBNB type outlets are no doubt getting a fair amount of patronage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inepto Cracy Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 More BS stories from TAT yet again. 555 eat lies and believe it TAT..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inepto Cracy Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Someone in here, please tell TAT to stop lying. Social media is far more advanced than TAT brains and comments combined. Sorry TAT, you are the weakest link, goodbye........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 16 hours ago, Inepto Cracy said: Someone in here, please tell TAT to stop lying. Stop picking on TAT - they are doing their job As are all spin doctors and lobbyists the world over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 TAT always optimistic,always lying . regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahorse Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 On 2/18/2019 at 5:06 AM, brommers said: If the booze banners get their way and there is no alcohol on sale on April 13 you can bet your bottom dollar that tourists will not only stay away, they will switch to Cambodia, Laos etc where they can have a load of fun. The rationale for a booze ban is to prevent road accidents. There will be no impact because the residents who have a good stock of booze will continue to drive drunk. Road fatalities halved when alcohol banned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 On 2/18/2019 at 12:06 AM, brommers said: If the booze banners get their way and there is no alcohol on sale on April 13 you can bet your bottom dollar that tourists will not only stay away, they will switch to Cambodia, Laos etc where they can have a load of fun. The rationale for a booze ban is to prevent road accidents. There will be no impact because the residents who have a good stock of booze will continue to drive drunk. So “a load of fun” can only be had by tourists if they have booze ? hmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 On 2/18/2019 at 12:06 PM, brommers said: If the booze banners get their way and there is no alcohol on sale on April 13 you can bet your bottom dollar that tourists will not only stay away, they will switch to Cambodia, Laos etc where they can have a load of fun. If that was only remotely true, I for one would vote for alcohol ban all year long in Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLock Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 On 2/18/2019 at 12:06 PM, brommers said: If the booze banners get their way and there is no alcohol on sale on April 13 you can bet your bottom dollar that tourists will not only stay away, they will switch to Cambodia, Laos etc where they can have a load of fun. The rationale for a booze ban is to prevent road accidents. There will be no impact because the residents who have a good stock of booze will continue to drive drunk. So, what you're saying, is that a single day booze ban, of which potential tourists have no idea about, will make people change their vacation to Laos or Cambodia? You do understand how stupid that actually sounds...don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 On 2/18/2019 at 12:06 PM, brommers said: If the booze banners get their way and there is no alcohol on sale on April 13 you can bet your bottom dollar that tourists will not only stay away, they will switch to Cambodia, Laos etc where they can have a load of fun. The rationale for a booze ban is to prevent road accidents. There will be no impact because the residents who have a good stock of booze will continue to drive drunk. switch to SEA"s armpit number one and two because of one booze free day? Has to be the most desperate attempt at thai bashing this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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