Trollmann Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) The norwegian air shuttle last airplane will leave thailand in the end of next month and after that there will be no more cheap flights from sweden, norway and denmark. 50% increase of exchange rate and rising living expenses in thailand including new double price for foregners in govnernment hospitals and no more cheap flight tickets make me think thailand will attract very few scandinavians in the years to come. Scandinavians dont like to go to india and if thailand will be little india in the future i will think thailand would be one of the least attractive tourist destinations for scandinavians and maybe most europeans. The immigration trouble for long stayers and 24 hours registration for every moment with fines will keep the retired away too. It will be intersting to see how thailand changes 10 year from now Edited February 19, 2020 by Trollmann 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Doesn't seem like many Scandinavians around these days Kata and Karon used to have loads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester69 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 20 hours ago, Psimbo said: Free visas for people from a country which is rife with Corona Virus- classic! What a bunch of numb nuts running this place......555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethai123 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Trollmann said: Scandinavians dont like to go to india I think indians don't want Scandinavians in their country too. Who knows what socialist values they might bring with them and india will go back 50 years from now. ???????? Edited February 19, 2020 by lovethai123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethai123 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, ChipButty said: Doesn't seem like many Scandinavians around these days Kata and Karon used to have loads I never seen truckload of Scandinavians in Thailand. After paying 60percent taxes to the socialist government , i think they have little left for paying for thai honey. And we all know. No money. No honey. ???? Edited February 19, 2020 by lovethai123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AboutThaim Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 21 hours ago, clickblade said: Never mind visa's for free. Thailand should be closing it's boarders to China till the coronavirus is under control. Should close the borders too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewMciver Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Jester69 said: What a bunch of numb nuts running this place......555 Get yourself back on tripadvisor then, and continue your 'there's nothing to see, everything good good' routine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewMciver Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Seeing a fair few videos online of people from China going to Thailand, to get away from the virus. Ironically bringing the virus with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremiumLane Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 What a lot of daft old xenophobes there are in this forum, I wonder why any of them ever left their own countries. And please, spare me the 'But, but the Thais are xenophobic too', didn't your mum teach you that two wrongs don't make a right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewMciver Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 2 hours ago, PremiumLane said: What a lot of daft old xenophobes there are in this forum, I wonder why any of them ever left their own countries. And please, spare me the 'But, but the Thais are xenophobic too', didn't your mum teach you that two wrongs don't make a right? Xenophobes in what sense? Hong Kong (which is owned by China!!), Japan, Singapore, Russia, India, Vietnam - the countries neighbouring China have temporarily banned incoming passengers from China. WHO even says this is a sensible precaution to make. Yet, Thailand hasn't - despite it being the biggest tourist destination for China. Worrying about this, doesn't make one xenophobic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moo 2 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 It's too late, Thailand Authorities have failed to treat visitors as human instead of ATM machines. Arrogance is not the way to welcome tourists. People decide when and where they intend to spend their money to. Contrary to what the Authorities believe, value for money is what the people expect to find, plus courtesy and a true welcome. Let's not forget there are many other countries that can match Thailand scenery and food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyFax Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, AndrewMciver said: Hong Kong (which is owned by China!!), Japan, Singapore, Russia, India, Vietnam - the countries neighbouring China have temporarily banned incoming passengers from China. WHO even says this is a sensible precaution to make. At least as of 12FEB, Japan has only banned entry to specific provinces of China per the KyodoNews and KyodoNews has posted no info on further China travel bans: Japan extends entry ban to visitors from China's Zhejiang Province KYODO NEWS - Feb 12, 2020 - 09:09 TOKYO -- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Wednesday that Japan will bar foreign travelers from China's Zhejiang Province effective Thursday, in an additional measure to contain the global coronavirus outbreak. Entry will also be denied to holders of Chinese passports issued in the eastern Chinese province. Japan has already taken a similar step targeting visitors from Hubei Province whose provincial capital is Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak. https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/02/5481d14af447-urgent-japan-extends-entry-ban-to-visitors-from-chinas-zhejiang-province.html Edited February 19, 2020 by SkyFax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) I am in Thailand right now, and I am more upset that the Thai government has basically stated, that Wednesday is anti-tourist day. How? you may ask. Well they ordered the beach vendors to not put up umbrellas or rent out beach chairs on the beaches at Pattaya, Hua Hin, and likely many more places along the coasts of Thailand. Yes it is the middle of the week, but that is the reality of Thailand. No one can tell me why they are ot allowed to operate, but say that they will be shut down if they disobey. Another reason not to come to this backward country. Just my opinion of course. I am just one tourist. Geezer Edited February 19, 2020 by Stargrazer9889 error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerN Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, AndrewMciver said: Get yourself back on tripadvisor then, and continue your 'there's nothing to see, everything good good' routine. Where's the point? Anyone with a decent brain will know that's a crock. The word's out already. Edited February 19, 2020 by ParkerN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerN Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 9 hours ago, PremiumLane said: What a lot of daft old xenophobes there are in this forum, I wonder why any of them ever left their own countries. And please, spare me the 'But, but the Thais are xenophobic too', didn't your mum teach you that two wrongs don't make a right? Hmmm. My Mum alwys used to say that small things (and big words) please small minds. While bigger fools look on in sympathy. Do you think she was right? One man's xenophobe is another man's astute observer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnray Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Finally some decent Indian restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I think they will have a huge increase in overstays if this should happen. easy free visa will likely encourage more to come on a shoe string budget and then given even the current demographics many will just stay and try to blend in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesekraft Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 the borders to China should be closing rather than swinging wide open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamTheFarang Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Lack of safety at sea and on the roads, obvious greed, two tier pricing, Thais thinking they are superior to any other nationality, Police collecting fines from motorcyclists, the extremely strong Baht (the real killer) and little intervention to get it lower. Have I missed anything, yes, the shift in making visas for anyone wanting to stay more than 30 days a lot of hassle. Now they scratch their heads and wonder how the beauty of the Andaman etc has gone wrong. The fact is with so many airlines, many budget airlines the world is a small place. SE Asia has many beaches outside of Thailand and just as attractive ladies at a far lower cost with easier visas. Hint, hint. Let them stew in their own mess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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