Popular Post webfact Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 Ministry now aims to roll out travel promotions for expats in Thailand By THE NATION Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn The Tourism and Sports Ministry aims to introduce travel packages to lure around two million expats in Thailand into travelling around the country to boost domestic tourism, with price promotions for accommodations and attractions equal to those offered to Thai tourists, Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said today (August 5). The minister explained that because of the present Covid-19 situation, foreign tourists were unable to visit the country, “so we decided to stimulate domestic tourism through foreign expats in our country”. The ministry will also discuss with the prime minister the need to reduce ticket prices for expats who visit various attractions and national parks. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects the tourism sector to benefit to the tune of Bt10 billion from this expat travel package. Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said TAT would issue special cards to expats to show at accommodations and attractions so they can avail of discounted prices. TAT will discuss the issue with hotel operators this week. Yuthasak also said that TAT aimed to increase revenue generated in the tourism industry this quarter, in order to urge more businesses in the sector to reopen. The Tourism and Sports Ministry reported that 6.7 million foreign tourists visited Thailand in the first half of the year – a decrease of 66 per cent compared to the same period last year. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30392475 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-08-05 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 1 2 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 2 million expats in Thailand, are they sure about this number. If so then why worry about the Tourism sector. As 3 minutes ago, webfact said: TAT will discuss the issue with hotel operators this week. So the new "Expats on tour" TAT slogan will be coming to a province near you. Time for apologies from the government on there heavy handedness of late. 9 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tso310 Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said: 2 million expats in Thailand, are they sure about this number. If so then why worry about the Tourism sector. He must be including Laos, Kampucheans, ETs etc. 10 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shuya Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 Wondering what the TAT will require to issue the expat card... sure will be a hassle not worth doing. 5 2 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post elliss Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said: 2 million expats in Thailand, are they sure about this number. If so then why worry about the Tourism sector. As So the new "Expats on tour" TAT slogan will be coming to a province near you. Time for apologies from the government on there heavy handedness of late. Dont forget to notify immigration of your new address , Enjoy your tours .. 27 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post holy cow cm Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 34 minutes ago, webfact said: Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said TAT would issue special cards to expats to show at accommodations and attractions so they can avail of discounted prices. Bring it on. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Airalee Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 My address has already been registered with immigration when I extended my visa. TM28s completed also. You know where I live. Forget the reams of forms and paperwork. Just send me a card with a brochure showing a list of what hotels are participating and the prices. If the value is worthwhile, I’ll avail myself of the offers. If there is any price gouging, I’ll stay home. Thanks! 69 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JTXR Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) "Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said TAT would issue special cards to expats to show at accommodations and attractions so they can avail of discounted prices." Thais already have ID cards so they can easily take advantage of the current discounts the government is subsidizing. Although the idea of subsidizing discounts for expats is a great in theory, it will only be worthwhile if the process of getting a "special" expat card is simple and quick. Edited August 5, 2020 by JTXR 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JTXR Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 hour ago, ThailandRyan said: 2 million expats in Thailand, are they sure about this number. All the Westerners plus Chinese, Japanese, Indians, Arabs, etc., 2 million may be right. I imagine they're not including the three big migrant worker countries (Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos). 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 another TAT official using that dart board again. 7 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Guderian Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 We promise no double-pricing at tourist attractions, as long as you have your Thai drivers licence, yellow house book for your property, and form TM69 (notification of an alien entitled to generous discounts from the beneficent Thai government) properly certified by your local Immigration office. 8 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Airalee Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Guderian said: We promise no double-pricing at tourist attractions, as long as you have your Thai drivers licence, yellow house book for your property, and form TM69 (notification of an alien entitled to generous discounts from the beneficent Thai government) properly certified by your local Immigration office. Exactly. I suspect that there will be numerous hoops to jump through, faulty, buggy websites to navigate, forms to be filled out in triplicate. Trips to some ministry office in the middle of nowhere (extra taxi fares) and days worth of headaches all to save a few hundred dollars. This would be a good time for them to learn the KISS method. (keep it simple, stupid) 27 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sundown Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 discount card to dirty falang requirements: - 600000 THB in Thai bank OR - 40000 THB / month OR - pay agent somchai 25000 one time There you go now you falang have discount 50% on falang price same same Thai ???? enjoy your stay. ???? 4 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 I think I'll stay home not worth the grief 32 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Odin Norway Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 Foreigners classed as expats should already have their pink ID cards.Case closed 3 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thequietman Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 hour ago, holy cow cm said: Bring it on. First, you need a yellow book. Then a signed note from you wife with her ID attached, that you are allowed to go. Then you must go to your local immigration to ask if it's OK to travel out of the province. They will tell you yes - but you mustn't believe them, cause they will want numerous forms on your return. Contact the Puu Yai in your village and give him/her a urine, poo and sperm sample (if you like, just give a pair of your underpants) and then get a receipt saying that you have informed them. Whilst doing the above 3 things, wear a mask at all times, even though none of them will have one on. Once you have done the above, you are free to get your 'Special' ID card, just as soon as you get all the above forms translated into English and back to Thai again. You will also need to get your passport authenticated by your embassy at a cost of 1000 baht. Deposit 100,000 baht into a bank account in order to prove that you can afford to go on vacation in Thailand, and take out an insurance policy to protect you for the duration. A specific company has been chosen for you to provide 3,000 baht of cover at a cost to you of 40,000 baht. Have fun. ???? 4 1 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartyMarty Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Muppets. How hard can it be to learn? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrTuner Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) Maybe now it's the time to remember we're just guests, not expats. <self-censored> you. How about "hey you on the chained temporary of stay permit, today a special offer, instead of the usual us trying to kick you out, you can stay now as long as you keep spending - same as before, eh?" Edited August 5, 2020 by DrTuner 2 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrTuner Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 28 minutes ago, Odin Norway said: Foreigners classed as expats should already have their pink ID cards.Case closed I stopped carrying it when places stopped accepting it for Thai prices. It seemed to work for a while until some places got clever. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wongkitlo Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 They have already said they want all tourists gone by 26th September., non o me by 26th November. Do they think they can make money by pushing people to agents. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sweatalot Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 Seems the minister reads Thai Visa 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PFMills Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 My wife has the Booking.com account. She always phones direct to compare the prices. I doubt the special promotion for us will be cheaper...... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fex Bluse Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 Now that they are suffering, they want to play nice with Farang again. After trying to run us out of the country. If farang could organise, now would be the time to make demands. Use our leverage You want our money, cancel the idiotic 90-day reporting, for example. 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 5 hours ago, ChipButty said: I think I'll stay home not worth the grief I'm thinking the same .... my 7-11 doesn't charge me extra to enter the store or for 6 bottles of Chang. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Airalee Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 hour ago, PFMills said: My wife has the Booking.com account. She always phones direct to compare the prices. I doubt the special promotion for us will be cheaper...... Some have cheaper deals already for Farang with a Thai drivers license. Dusit D2 in Aonang (Krabi) is ฿10682 for a week with breakfast on booking.com. On the Dusit website, the price is ฿9793 with the aforementioned promotion. Using the Thai “we travel together” promotion, after the government subsidization, the price is ฿8400 (60% of ฿14,000) and not only does it include breakfast, but also includes ฿600/day voucher for their restaurant. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 is 1 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 5 hours ago, SmartyMarty said: Muppets. How hard can it be to learn? Can't understand where you need "tabien baan"? What you get from that? Much more easy way haddle things! Relax let flow..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naryan Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 In the UK its the same price for all humans to charge different prices because of your race is called racism, they are even charging falangs to go into temples in Chiang Mai, and some temples in Bangkok will not allow falang in, bus companies had band falang from travel! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DPKANKAN Posted August 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 14 hours ago, JTXR said: "Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said TAT would issue special cards to expats to show at accommodations and attractions so they can avail of discounted prices." Thais already have ID cards so they can easily take advantage of the current discounts the government is subsidizing. Although the idea of subsidizing discounts for expats is a great in theory, it will only be worthwhile if the process of getting a "special" expat card is simple and quick. I have said to my friends for a long while, why the hell do they not issue us legit expats with a chipped Thai ID card with all our info on!! Would cut down on the tons of identical paperwork we provide them each year for a start!!!???????????????? 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Just waiting for the Covid free stamp to be added to my Non Immigrant pink ID card. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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