Popular Post webfact Posted October 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2020 Loy Krathong events in six provinces expected to generate Bt1.4 billion By The Nation The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expected Loy Krathong events in six provinces nationwide to generate revenue of at least Bt1.4 billion. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said that the authority would hold Loy Krathong event at Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya Historical Park from October 29-31 this year. He added that the authority is promoting Loy Krathong events in Chiang Mai, Sukhothai, Tak, Samut Songkhram and Roi Et provinces as well. "We expect at least one million people to travel across the nation and generate at least Bt1.4 billion during the festival," he said. "The festival this year will focus on travelling in line with the new normal era and maintaining the environment," he added. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30396491 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-10-20 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) Without foreign tourists, where's the money coming from? The 100+ Chinese perhaps, but won't they be in quarantine? Edited October 20, 2020 by Thailand 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 24 minutes ago, webfact said: "The festival this year will focus on travelling in line with the new normal era and maintaining the environment," he added. Bla bla bla. Does he have a phrasemaker machine? Blame the moon for being too early. Loy Krathong at the edge of rainy season. Not good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mok199 Posted October 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) My kids choose Halloween ,not in those ridiculous Thai cultural costumes( leave that to cival servants) Edited October 20, 2020 by mok199 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grumpy John Posted October 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2020 Despite the fact we love each other we don't do Loy Krathong any more. No one does around here. But it's a bit of fun for the tourists...when their actually here! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticBhoy Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 It was cancelled in 2011 when the floods put an end to it. Aren't we heading for the same wash-out this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Muhendis Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 16 hours ago, webfact said: generate at least Bt1.4 billion Generation of revenue is much more important than a cultural festival. The yardstick of happiness seems to be the length of the Baht. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post madmitch Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 TAT statistical department strikes again! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 20 hours ago, Thailand said: Without foreign tourists, where's the money coming from? The 100+ Chinese perhaps, but won't they be in quarantine? They'll give their wardens a shopping list, and a large wedge to splash out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 8 hours ago, Muhendis said: Generation of revenue is much more important than a cultural festival. The yardstick of happiness seems to be the length of the Baht. The many man-made performances are intended to generate cash. They seem to hide behind people's desire to escape reality. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Zweistein Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Expected to generate Bt. 1.4 billion. Money is really the only thing they can think of. I've never seen this in any other country in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peleid Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) In the small city where I live it is celebrated, all locals making their own Krathong. OH! I FORGOT TO MENTION VERY FEW TOURISTS HERE, EVEN IF ALLOWED Edited October 22, 2020 by peleid Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhendis Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 9 hours ago, Albert Zweistein said: I've never seen this in any other country in the world. Should've gone to Specsavers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckThai Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I always wonder who TAT is trying to impress, with the never ending posts of potential festival/celebration income being flogged. Me? You? The local som tam vendor? A heads up to the local constabulary to get cracking with their roadside....donation drives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Maybe the hope is for that much baht, but more likely 1.4 Billion in Vietnam currency. Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 probably make more money than the ' go out and eat at a restaurant ' bs in the UK which helped spread the pox far and wide.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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