phantomfiddler Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Is this some sort of a joke ? Looking at a CCTV site it would appear that the place is close to deserted ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 4 hours ago, 4reaL said: What do they have under control? The emptiness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylophone Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 5 hours ago, webfact said: In addition they will release turtles at a beach. Aha, I have sussed out the real reason for their visit!! The inscrutable Chinese will be present at the releasing of the turtles and they will surreptitiously attach little tracking devices on the shells of these creatures, so when they head out to sea and grow a bit fatter, the Chinese can easily catch and eat them. See, they are looking out for their future food source and only for themselves, the same as it's always been. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 She is an extraordinary businesswoman and USA educated. Give her a chance, for chrissake!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted October 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2020 Of all the places on Phuket, why choose Patong? It must be devastated. There are some gorgeous spots on Phuket. Not Patong! Spent some on Phuket a few years back. Was first there in 1976. No resorts. A few bungalows on the beaches. Beachfront land was 1,000 baht a rai. They could not give it away. Went back in 1986. Had developed alot. Still very nice. Again in 1993. Far more development. Still amazing. Azure seas. Spectacular women everywhere. Great food. Did not return until around 2008. It was degraded, for the most part. But, still decent. Good nightlife. Again a few years ago. No need to ever return. The charm is lost. The over development is stunning. The prices were crazy. My guess is that the ambassadors will accept the freebie. Will they promote the island? Phuket and Samui have tough roads ahead. Really tough. And they are getting zero assistance from the lame army. That is for sure. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 6 hours ago, webfact said: They hope the visit will lead them to inspire foreigners living and working in Thailand to have confidence in travelling to Phuket for holidays to give the area a much needed economic boost. How about charging foreigners living & working in Thailand the same rates/charges/entrance fees etc etc as locals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronaldo0 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 And you have to wonder on the days they will be dragging these people around to places will they have told all the businesses in that areas to make sure they are open or face a fine and will they be drafting in loads of workers from the TAT to sit in these places and wander about pretending they are happy tourists ! ???? Would not surprise me one bit if this is the case . Just wait and see , the press photos of it will show bustling places everywhere they go ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 7 hours ago, webfact said: release turtles at a beach. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 7 hours ago, johng said: Invited for a freebie ? and don't leave a negative review or there could be legal action ???? Wouldn't any negative review result in defamation? And if posted through social media constitute computer crime? Best the ambassadors avoid this invitation if they want to maintain diplomatic independence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Flying Saucage Posted October 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2020 7 hours ago, Orton Rd said: Just what are the 'natural wonders of Phuket'? There were some! But they are in Isaan now. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, johng said: Invited for a freebie ? and don't leave a negative review or there could be legal action ???? A "jolly" in Phuket will be like home from home for most of 'em, the only difference being that it will be Thai taxpayers, rather than their home countries' taxpayers, who will be picking up the tab! Edited October 16, 2020 by OJAS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 So those who are so deter minded to refuse to acknowledge that out of the total number of countries who have resident representatives in Thailand there are 28 who would accept an invitation to (ostensibly) establish good reason to promote resumption of visitation ? Is it stupid to attempt? Is it stupid to participate? Or is it more stupid to fall over in laughter at what can be perceived as pointless? In terms of intended objective possibly so. But in terms of many other aspects successful . While the rank and file in certain sectors of employment have been sidelined those in the overall Govt. Dept. Services retain their employment and are expected to have purpose. So what surprise that Public Relations events are organized in defiance of reality but to the benefit of the upper echelons of Diplomatic Envoys. Well screened venues and 5 star Hotels for several days is no less costly to tax payers than the equivalent tax deductibles of private business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechbum Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 10 hours ago, anchadian said: The Phuket Tourist Association has invited ambassadors and consulate officials from 28 countries to visit the island for three days in November. Just trying to do the maths. How can you do 14 days quarantine in 3 days Why would they need to quarantine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 11 hours ago, petermik said: It says they have "invited 28 Ambassadors and Consulate officials" it remains to be seen how many will actually accept..... It could be construed as bribery at worst, unethical at best by those ambassadors who come from countries where acceptance of such freebies is nowadays off limits. Hardly looks good back home too, going on such a jolly when millions are under lockdown. A polite refusal should be the response to the invite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 14 hours ago, CanuckThai said: 17 hours ago, webfact said: "The Phuket Tourist Association has invited ambassadors and consulate officials from 28 countries to visit the island for three days in November" Well there you go. Local ambassadors and consulate officials have incredible influence over pandemic tourism initiatives .....or........something. They do have some influence over the travel advisories put out be the Embassy. And those travel advisories going forward will probably address Covid related warnings. This is a smart move, given that the diplomats are already in Thailand, probably looking for something to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 22 hours ago, webfact said: inspire friends abroad to come to Phuket when the country is opened again. What about giving a guaranteed date when this will happen ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 A troll post has been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentine Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 23 hours ago, anchadian said: The Phuket Tourist Association has invited ambassadors and consulate officials from 28 countries to visit the island for three days in November. Just trying to do the maths. How can you do 14 days quarantine in 3 days One would assume ambassadors are living in BKK so no need for quarantine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Is this real Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 They have not given any tour. They have been invited. I suspect most of the cost will be complimentary. Impressive volume of people, though. Ambassadors and their partners would total 56 non-spending V.I.P.s. This will solve so many problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolsgibb60 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 They can invite how many embassy they like embassy dont decide for the tourist the tourist decide for there selfs if they want to except the rules and requirements at the moment they have no takers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 afraid its had its day and now faces many years of waiting to see what happens .many of its regulars are now skint and wont be going anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I saw a number of buses pass by the beach on Tuesday with a police escort. It looked like they had the people social distanced on the buses. I was thinking it was the Chinese, but it must have been this lot. It sure did look like a tour and not an "invitation". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 On 10/16/2020 at 4:15 PM, Orton Rd said: Just what are the 'natural wonders of Phuket'? Dont know but Ive seen many unnatural wonders bouncing next to poles on Bangla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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