Popular Post webfact Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 Thailand Plans Open Borders for High-Spenders on Private Planes By Natnicha Chuwiruch -- Aviation body adds “special arrangements” as visit green light -- Thailand reopened its borders to approved foreigners on July 1 Chula Sukmanop Source: Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand Thailand’s plan to target high-spending foreigners to kick-start its travel sector has a green light after winning Cabinet approval and additional support from the nation’s aviation regulator. The Southeast Asian nation lifted on July 1 a near-total ban on foreign travelers. The majority of arrivals in the initial phase will be foreigners with direct ties to Thailand -- such as those with businesses, major investments or family in the country. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand added a clause to also allow those who have “special arrangements” with the government. “Many in the high-spending, high-income groups avoided direct impact from the pandemic, but couldn’t come here because of travel restrictions,” Chula Sukmanop, director general of the CAAT, said in an interview Tuesday. “I’ve spoken with private aircraft operators who said they have plenty of potential customers looking to charter a plane to here.” Full story: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-02/thailand-plans-open-borders-for-high-spenders-on-private-planes -- © Copyright Bloomberg 2020-07-03 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post keith101 Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, webfact said: “I’ve spoken with private aircraft operators who said they have plenty of potential customers looking to charter a plane to here.” Chinese from Beijing will be the first to charter planes from their infected city to bring the virus back to Thailand . 56 6 4 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Captain Monday Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 Great News. How about waving the need for unobtanium like the mooted "No risk of contracting covid-19" certificates? 7 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JCP108 Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 “Many in the high-spending, high-income groups avoided direct impact from the pandemic..." Rich people are blessed by special magic not available to common folk which protects them from infections. Or does avoided direct impact mean: were insulated from economic consequences like the rest of you? 32 1 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kwonitoy Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 Doesn't "Boss" the Red Bull@#$t heir have a Private jet Is rich rich rich Well then roll out the red carpet, we love you toooo much 4 1 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YetAnother Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, webfact said: Thailand Plans Open Borders for High-Spenders on Private Planes never about health ,fairness or greater good; only about money 43 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 Theyll be queuing up, absolutely no doubt in my mind. 3 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post darksidedog Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 Have they even begun to think this through? This would likely bring a mere handful to a country that needs millions to restore anything like normality to the travel sector. Thailand has been very fortunate with Covid and to let anyone in who has a few bucks more than average early seems like asking for trouble. 47 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JCP108 Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 Even if 100% of the big spenders who came here before the <deleed> hit, will that restore the lost jobs of the common people? 14 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 If I borrowed the Iron Man suit and flew in would I be treated as a rich Hi-So, if so I will go to the mall and buy one, then act like I just landed at the airport, albeit outside of the terminal area.... 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JCP108 Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 Just now, ThailandRyan said: If I borrowed the Iron Man suit and flew in would I be treated as a rich Hi-So, if so I will go to the mall and buy one, then act like I just landed at the airport, albeit outside of the terminal area.... Please post video. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post meechai Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) I see your true colors Shining through ???? As usual it is not about safety it is about Baht Carry on Edited July 3, 2020 by meechai 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, darksidedog said: Have they even begun to think this through? This would likely bring a mere handful to a country that needs millions to restore anything like normality to the travel sector. Thailand has been very fortunate with Covid and to let anyone in who has a few bucks more than average early seems like asking for trouble. In there minds, 1 Hi-roller will spend what thousands of tourists would spend, but then only a few would be on the money receiving end. You get what you pay for or vice versa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NCC1701A Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 Right now is the time for anyone already in Thailand to take advantage of incredible deals on hotel rooms. I got 80% off at the place I stay at here in Bangkok. 6 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 Where are they going to be parking all these private jets that will be flying in,in droves just to see "Amazing Thailand." regards Worgeordie 5 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sundown Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said: In there minds, 1 Hi-roller will spend what thousands of tourists would spend, but then only a few would be on the money receiving end. You get what you pay for or vice versa. In their underdeveloped heads this is the scenario: - millionaire comes with airplane - millionaire mates with Thai women (many, since millionaires are covid immune PLUS they have more powerful semen) - in few years a new wealthy society of rich Thai newborn is created. Thailand has become the new MonteCarlo. Streets are now useless since just heliports and airports are needed. The times of the dirty poor farang are long gone! Finally this is what Thailand truly deserves! Edited July 3, 2020 by Sundown 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: Right now is the time for anyone already in Thailand to take advantage of incredible deals on hotel rooms. I got 80% off at the place I stay at here in Bangkok. Booked an all inclusive week stay in Phuket at Cape Panwa for 40% of what I normally pay, all meals included, as well as a few drinks and spa treatment. Never have to leave the resort, and it is on the beach. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Justgrazing Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 25 minutes ago, webfact said: I’ve spoken with private aircraft operators who said they have plenty of potential customers looking to charter a plane to here We're on our way buddy .. 3 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 Just now, Justgrazing said: We're on our way buddy .. Damnit I knew one day that Pigs would fly, just never thought I would see the day, but then I never thought Covid would decimate the worlds thinking and reasoning process either. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post poohy Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, darksidedog said: Have they even begun to think this through? This would likely bring a mere handful to a country that needs millions to restore anything like normality to the travel sector. Thailand has been very fortunate with Covid and to let anyone in who has a few bucks more than average early seems like asking for trouble. No ! they haven't Good news i can ready "Old boy Biggles" and my cessna from Halfpenny Green airport near Dudley it will only take a week to get here 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Unfortunately, the OP article never actually explains how the government intends to apply the exception for chartered private planes... Do they mean some rich solo family coming in on their chartered Gulfstream? Or, do they mean private chartered Airbus or Boeing jets bringing in hordes of Russian and Chinese tourists packed to the gills in economy class? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NB1986 Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 That is real indicator how much government think about lower class people, and i guess the words of CP billionaire owner became truth, its no secret and is obvious who are in real control of Thailand. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thequietman Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 38 minutes ago, webfact said: such as those with businesses, major investments or family in the country. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand added a clause to also allow those who have “special arrangements” with the government. Thaksin ????? ???? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer6969 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Fairynuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Monday Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 42 minutes ago, JCP108 said: “Many in the high-spending, high-income groups avoided direct impact from the pandemic..." Rich people are blessed by special magic not available to common folk which protects them from infections. Or does avoided direct impact mean: were insulated from economic consequences like the rest of you? It is not magic. Many silicon valley tech execs fled to yachts, islands, and homes in Jackson Hole, Barbados, New Zealand, and elsewhere. Well reported. On the other side of the spectrum when you are 12 Mexicans in a house in Sunnyvale you can't, struggling to eat and pay rent. Other high profile people like Tom Hanks and Boris kept working and meeting people. Social distancing is privilege. A great time for the private jet set to visit Thailand. Sparse crowds, no tours busses or hordes of shoppers. They are not talking about charter flights of Ukrainian tourists. The passengers will no doubt be prescreened for covid-19, have certificates on entry, and other requirements. International Flight plans and landing permits must be arranged in advance. This is normal ops for private jet operators.Providing some health forms just another detail that can be easily arranged. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spiekerjozef Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 Isn't it amazing what they come up with all the time? lol gotta love them for that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paiman Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 These guys need to do a reality check. Paradise or Thailand ? There are no other choices for the wealthy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rancid Posted July 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 53 minutes ago, JCP108 said: “Many in the high-spending, high-income groups avoided direct impact from the pandemic..." Rich people are blessed by special magic not available to common folk which protects them from infections. Or does avoided direct impact mean: were insulated from economic consequences like the rest of you? NY as one example where the rich got out to their holidays homes or yachts, no lock down for them, no singing we're all in this together. There again countless politicians were caught doing the same thing. Do the ill informed that wish for vaccines really imagine the wealthy or their families will be getting jabbed? Like Obama allowing GM foods for the masses as his family ate organic. Different laws for different classes. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 1 minute ago, spiekerjozef said: Isn't it amazing what they come up with all the time? lol gotta love them for that. They sure do open mouth and insert foot quite often, you are definitely right in saying it is Amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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