Popular Post webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 Tourism industry insider optimistic on the upcoming high season Thai media Channel 7 quoted the former chief of the Thai hoteliers' association as saying that this year's high season would be at least 20% down on last year. And in a statement that will be seen as the mother of all understatements, Suphawan Thanomkiatphoom said that this year's high season will not be very high. She reckoned that the economy was picking up but the Thais were not spending much and were watching every baht. One high spot would be those Thais who would normally go abroad but due to the pandemic would holiday in places like the cool north. Their high spending power would help the luxury hotel market. The report featured a shuttered hotel called the Khaosan Palace. Barriers blocked the entrance and a sign said that Covid-19 had led to the place being shut temporarily. Source: Channel 7 -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-10-26 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, webfact said: She reckoned that the economy was picking up but the Thais were not spending much and were watching every baht. One high spot would be those Thais who would normally go abroad but due to the pandemic would holiday in places like the cool north. Their high spending power would help the luxury hotel market. Really? What makes her think that they will be spending any money in the long term as the looming political crisis and economic fallout have not even hit a fevered pitch yet. So many hopeful people in this world who have nothing except wishful thinking, and their own views, instead of looking truly at the bigger picture. 5 minutes ago, webfact said: saying that this year's high season would be at least 20% down on last year. She is Hopeful isn't she. I see it being down 80%, and that's not from some lofty perch she sits upon. Looks like another one wanted their 15 minutes of fame as well. Can not be forgotten can they. Living on past laurels.. 26 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Captain_Bob Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 "this year's high season would be at least 20% down on last year" That's pie-in-the-sky unrealistic. With international tourism down to virtually nothing, the "high season" will be down more like 80% and a lot of Thais have lost their sources of income and even if they "travel" it will be mostly on a tight budget. Nope it's a stay home and hunker down cycle until a vaccine and politics facilitate a re-opening. 23 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post madmitch Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 the headline bears no resemblance to the article. 14 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ExpatOilWorker Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 Just now, madmitch said: the headline bears no resemblance to the article. Tourism industry insider delusional on the upcoming high season 13 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RotBenz8888 Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 54 minutes ago, webfact said: this year's high season will not be very high. You gotto be really high to believe this high season will be high. 11 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 55 minutes ago, webfact said: Suphawan Thanomkiatphoom said that this year's high season will not be very high. Wow, what an amazing deduction on her part.???? 10 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, colinneil said: Wow, what an amazing deduction on her part.???? Yes, no need to look past the words she speaks. She is just brilliant. She should be working for TAT, and Anutin 3 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post herfiehandbag Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, madmitch said: the headline bears no resemblance to the article. And neither bear any resemblance to reality. They have to face it, it's over. The tourist industry has gone. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: Tourism industry insider optimistic on the upcoming high season 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: Thai media Channel 7 quoted the former chief of the Thai hoteliers' association as saying that this year's high season would be at least 20% down on last year. I predict 98% down on last season. 10 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Saltire Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 What high season? 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post welshguy Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 Somebody needs to ask her the lottery numbers while shes at it!! 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Destiny1990 Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 To estimate something isn’t something that thai people in general are very good at imho. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yellowboat Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 3 hours ago, webfact said: Thai media Channel 7 quoted the former chief of the Thai hoteliers' association as saying that this year's high season would be at least 20% down on last year. ???? There needs to be a Captain Obvious badge emoji . ???? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Blimey, if that article is her being optimistic, I'd hate to read what she says when she's being pessimistic, lol! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr mr Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 3 hours ago, webfact said: Thai media Channel 7 quoted the former chief of the Thai hoteliers' association as saying that this year's high season would be at least 20% down on last year. thank you for this. i really did need to smile today. been a little sad lately and this sure fixed that in a hurry. i got some 20 percent down for ya sweetie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 35 minutes ago, Saltire said: What high season? The season when they allow the open smoking of that green bud out in public. Contact highs anyone! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Ex pat visitors to Chiang Mai seem to have increased over the last couple of weeks especially with some of the direct flights. Hope it continues but I think only 20% down on last year is a little wide of the mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Very little until July 2021 at the earliest is my prediction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I was looking at a trip up north .. but rainy season, then followed by smoky season, all topped off with wearing uncomfortable masks for a flight .. nah. Will stay within driving distance. Which is not bad at the moment, for first time in years Thai friends are coming back to Pattaya, now that the Chinese hordes are gone. I do like the change in demographics. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rioD Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Optimism and any hope of Thailand having a profitable high season are simply unrealistic. In fact it's completely stupid for anyone to believe otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Why don't you offer free 14 day quarantine? I guess most would only stay for 14 days. Bad luck again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 4 hours ago, webfact said: One high spot would be those Thais who would normally go abroad but due to the pandemic would holiday in places like the cool north. Not to mention toxic levels of 2.5 PM air pollution assuring among other things that they will not be able to view the mountains. Are they hoping no one will notice? ???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiman123 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 My continued employment hinges on my statement what do u expect??? Hehehe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo2014 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 The High Season? That would be the High Pollution Season. As usual it seems fire burning crops is taking precedence over peoples health and tourism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surasak Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Has Suphawan Thanomkiatphoom been at the magic mushrooms again? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rupert the bear Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 theres plenty of people who wish to come but quarantine must be less and cheaper .long term visa is a good idea.the insurance scam must be looked into, a racist scam it most certainly is and something needs doing about it,other countries dont do this to tourists and thais arnt treated so.the hoops and hurdles are lessened and a season of sorts can be salvaged.good for everyone.airport needs to open fully and tests on arrival ....free 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) Tourism industry insider optimistic on the upcoming high season. Can not... there are Virus and smog. Try next 2 years. Edited October 26, 2020 by Tarteso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, yellowboat said: ???? There needs to be a Captain Obvious badge emoji . ???? For your eyes only. ???????? Edited October 26, 2020 by overherebc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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