Popular Post rooster59 Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 Tourism official pushes for 1 July return of international tourists to Thailand Image: Reuters file photo The chief of the Association of Thai Travel Agents has begged the government to let tourists from countries who have controlled the coronavirus pandemic flood back into Thailand. He has said that Thailand should not miss the boat. Not surprisingly, at the top of Wichit Prakopkoson's list were the Chinese. In an upbeat article on Thai Rath the ATTA boss said that Thailand was ready to open the country up to tourism. The country could get an edge versus other countries in the world that were not ready for tourism. He said that tourism operators in the kingdom could wait no longer - now is the time to open up. He was principally referring to July 1st when international travel would be opened up again. He thanked the government for their brilliant efforts regarding the containment of Covid-19 but stressed that businessmen and tourists from countries that have controlled the virus should be encouraged to come back. He mentioned Chinese people, including nationals of Hong Kong and Macao, South Koreans, Taiwanese, Vietnamese and Laotians among others. Normally Thailand would be welcoming three million tourists a month but even 100,000 would be a good start and bring in 5 billion baht, he said. If a million came that would be a much needed 50 billion baht, said the Thai Rath article. The news comes after the Bangkok Post on Friday reported that international tourists would be allowed to return to Thailand from 1 July. However, when exactly foreign tourists will be able to return to Thailand is yet to be confirmed by the Thai government. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-05-30 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 1 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, rooster59 said: The chief of the Association of Thai Travel Agents has begged the government to let tourists from countries who have controlled the coronavirus pandemic Think we can all see the writing on the wall that Thailand will be closed to any western country for the forseeable future. And as for each Chinese tourists spending 50,000 baht a visit on Thai goods and food on a Chinese organised coach trip, I think they are dreaming 54 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post holy cow cm Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 It is going to be way toooo much to see thousands upon thousands of Chinese running amok. It looks more and more and more that if war breaks out, Thailand will be kissing the side of their Chinese Master's obedient ring. 29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mavideol Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 17 minutes ago, rooster59 said: but stressed that businessmen and tourists from countries that have controlled the virus should be encouraged to come back. which ones ?? can he provide a detailed list whom has it under control (not China,S Korea or Japan with some new cases) maybe Taiwan but that would not help much 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andre47 Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 8 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: Think we can all see the writing on the wall that Thailand will be closed to any western country for the forseeable future. And as for each Chinese tourists spending 50,000 baht a visit on Thai goods and food on a Chinese organised coach trip, I think they are dreaming Yes, you are right...they will not open to western countries, except maybe Australia and New Zealand and some other who have the virus under control. Look at the fools in Europe and the US. It is a mess...many people are just selfish and reckless. They even don't want to wear a mask to protect others. I am very disappointed about my own compatriots and all the other western countries. Asia will become the strongest region of the world in future. Good night US..good night Europe. 27 8 14 5 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rasmus5150 Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 33 minutes ago, rooster59 said: He has said that Thailand should not miss the boat. Didn't they miss the boat in 2018, when it sank with Chinese tourists outside Phuket? 12 1 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Traubert Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 20 minutes ago, holy cow cm said: It is going to be way toooo much to see thousands upon thousands of Chinese running amok. It looks more and more and more that if war breaks out, Thailand will be kissing the side of their Chinese Master's obedient ring. Why should war break out? 7 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post graemeaylward Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, Traubert said: Why should war break out? Have you seen the way the Chinese behave at the "all you can eat" buffets? 4 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 44 minutes ago, rooster59 said: He said that tourism operators in the kingdom could wait no longer - now is the time to open up. He was principally referring to July 1st when international travel would be opened up again. the ramblings of desperation Let the Chinese in, I have my dedicated buses hotels and restaurants ready, we will lead them around like lemmings and rob them blind, yippee 11 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post holy cow cm Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 10 minutes ago, Traubert said: Why should war break out? China and their taking over territory with moving in on more - China's C19 all over the world - China getting too bullish and big mouthed. Honestly I am not against a skirmish. 8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brucegoniners Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 Ah yes, let's encourage travel by the very same people who started the virus. Thailand is lucky that the virus didn't spread more, with all the Chinese who were here late last year and early this year. We won't be that lucky the second time around. I'm sure we're just around the corner from another pandemic brought on by China and eating creatures who shouldn't be eaten. To top it off Chinese are known to be the cheapest group by country. They spend for their rooms and not much else. Bad move. 16 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sungod Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 wonder if they will let us get our kids back to school first. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Somrak Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 First let tourists (from china) in not expats stranded away from there families. It's this they way to show Thais there future? 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mango Bob Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 Will these tourist need a letter that they are fit to travel and have 14 days quarantine when they arrive also with $100,000 worth of insurance including Covid-19 covers. They can get the virus here and bring it here just lie anyone else. If those coming on work permit need it then everyone need it. You open the gate to the Chinese and the situation will be worse then before. 11 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: Not surprisingly, at the top of Wichit Prakopkoson's list were the Chinese. Never mind the Chinese think of your own people, July is way too early as it is still not safe to fully open the country from the inside or so we are informed by the government, therefore how is it possible to be ready to take on tourists from outside the country within four weeks.....???? 9 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chivas Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 Quote from OP "He thanked the government for their brilliant efforts regarding the containment of Covid-19 but stressed that businessmen and tourists from countries that have controlled the virus should be encouraged to come back" So its fair to say the citizens of the UK and the USA will be welcomed back in the region of November 2027....... 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spiekerjozef Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: The chief of the Association of Thai Travel Agents Is his dad Chinese? Edited May 30, 2020 by spiekerjozef 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapson Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 What will the policy be with immigration at airports I wonder. You come Thailand Too Much before COVID....you not tourist ........cannot come in now! you go nice detention cell! sign document have no money! buy ticket go back your country! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Deli Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 What about allowing free and unlimited interprovincial travel 1st and putting a travaql ban on the Chinese fore Thailand for the next 5 years, taking the THB to a 50:1 for the Euro and bringing back the real spenders? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wombat Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: He mentioned Chinese people, including nationals of Hong Kong and Macao, South Koreans, Taiwanese, Vietnamese and Laotians among others. and there is the future boys and girls 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Tourisum Assassins in first and westerners will end up footing the the bill next no doubt ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wombat Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Deli said: What about allowing free and unlimited interprovincial travel 1st and putting a travaql ban on the Chinese fore Thailand for the next 5 years, taking the THB to a 50:1 for the Euro and bringing back the real spenders? its a myth that the Chinese don't spend. 7 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre47 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, Deli said: What about allowing free and unlimited interprovincial travel 1st and putting a travaql ban on the Chinese fore Thailand for the next 5 years, taking the THB to a 50:1 for the Euro and bringing back the real spenders? why are you writing nonsense? are you drunk? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wombat Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 32 minutes ago, Chivas said: So its fair to say the citizens of the UK and the USA will be welcomed back in the region of November 2027....... when and if they are allowed out of their country....lets not forget, With cities under lock-down and curfew, martial law is declared. O/S travel is by warrant only with a 14 day quarantine upon return. All internet goes through a central scan point in the interest of terrorism.... NWO wins without a shot being fired. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: Not surprisingly, at the top of Wichit Prakopkoson's list were the Chinese. 2 hours ago, rooster59 said: should not miss the boat He might wanna tread carefully about boats and China people .. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 13 minutes ago, Deli said: What about allowing free and unlimited interprovincial travel 1st and putting a travaql ban on the Chinese fore Thailand for the next 5 years, taking the THB to a 50:1 for the Euro and bringing back the real spenders? Best post I've read today .. you've missed out only F'rrangs allowed in the seafood buffet's though .. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bender Rodriguez Posted May 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2020 let me guess TAT will use the super abnormally low 57 deaths only as a reason to say: we did this & that ... we are the best, etc.... it is safe... but farangs with family here, can still not come back ATM 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chassa Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 hour ago, brucegoniners said: I'm sure we're just around the corner from another pandemic brought on by China and eating creatures who shouldn't be eaten. Is there a list of these 'creatures' somewhere? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 So sad. You'll be able to spot the tourists arriving from Hong Kong by their fetters and chains, made in Beijing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 2 hours ago, rooster59 said: Normally Thailand would be welcoming three million tourists a month but even 100,000 would be a good start and bring in 5 billion baht, he said. If a million came that would be a much needed 50 billion baht, said the Thai Rath article. IMO this is the problem, this is their selling point to the government. Putting financials over the safety of the population. And where do they get the figures from? Total BS reference the average spending of a Chinese or any other national on a budget package. Olive branch, if you have 100,000 - 1,000,000 tourists arriving from middle/upper classes, paying their way, then possible. But they don't, and they need to realize this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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