HenryC Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Who’s been on the c-pipe again lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decca60 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Destiny1990 said: To estimate something isn’t something that thai people in general are very good at imho. I think most are good, I mean even excellent to estimate, sorry over estimate themselves. If you want to become rich, buy a TAT guy at its real value and resell him at the value he is estimating himself. Great financial deal....???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong38 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 She needs to get out more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryd Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Ha ! We were just at that tourist attraction (Chiang Khan Skywalk) 2 weeks ago ! We went there fairly early in the morning (9ish I guess) and the place was packed with people ! Lots of tour buses and the parking areas were overflowing. We had to park the bikes on a lane leading to a building site (that was already blocked by vehicles belonging to the workers). And all Thais (other than me). Not another foreigner in site. After that, we rode down to Phu That Buek and that places was packed full of people as well. Luckily we had reservations or it would have been a long ride up the mountain for nothing. I can't see there being any "high" season at all, when "high season" used to coincide with "winter" in many Western countries and that was when people from those countries (UK, Scandinavia, the EU, Canada and the USA) would flood into Thailand. Once TAT decided the future lay with the masses of low budget Indians and Chinese, high season died a pretty rapid death as all those "Westerners" went elsewhere. It was quite noticeable in places like Pattaya. Years ago I spoke to a number of business owners (restaurants, bars, hotels) and they said there was no "high season" anymore. Business had basically flat-lined and was no better in the "winter" that it was in the "summer" (the traditional "low" season). Certain places in good locations were (are) still doing business but a lot of the other businesses, in poorer locations, that used to rely on the overflow from the masses of tourists can't even re-open as there just isn't enough tourists anymore (that are willing to spend money like they were "2 week millionaires"). And the small percentage that Domestic Tourism represents of the overall total (what was it, maybe 3-4% of the total Tourism portion of the GDP) isn't going to surge that much over the winter months. In my estimation, "high season" (as things stand now) will be lucky if it makes 10% of what it was last year. And that's really only if there is a sudden surge of "well heeled" Chinese willing to pay the price, jump through the hoops and stay in quarantine for 3/4s of their vacation. (Most Chinese tourists don't stay as long as the average Western tourist used to and the average Western tourist only averaged around 10 days in country. Basically they were on 2 week holidays with 2 days of travel each way and 10 days in Thailand.) And most of the Chinese tourists would definitely not fit into the "well heeled" category so I wouldn't expect huge numbers of them. Apparently they can't even get them to the purpose built resorts and casino they (the Chinese) built in Cambodia, despite the nearby airport (built by the Chinese) and lofty expectations (of up to 300,000 Chinese tourists per year just at that one area). But I guess, like many other things, the gov't has to appear upbeat and hopeful, even if they (and most of the people) know it's all B.S. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ronaldo0 Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 20 %. ?? These people drinking kool aid from Jonestown ! Deluded beyond belief ???? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Just this weekend, all half decent to decent places to stay at on Koh Samet were fully booked. Thai’s are taking advantage of the 40% discount opportunities along with the 40% off (up to 900 baht) per day in restaurants. Pattaya was also apparently very busy this weekend, as was Hua Hin. I assume other areas such as Khao Yai, Chiang Mai were also busy (?) - but that is only over a long weekend. I can see periods of long weekends, government holidays, school holidays etc as trigging brief periods of high demand - other than that there will be no such thing as high season this year unless Thailand opens up to foreign tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Millman Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 I need to get whatever drug she’s on! It obviously makes one delusionally happy for no valid reason at all. Or is she from a parallel planet where they have no Covid related shutdown worldwide? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bim Smith Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 What planet are these people on? Seriously. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryofcrete Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I’m banking on a sudden turnaround by the real people in charge . Open the gates .. take the risk.. and the price that will inevitably be paid. Won’t happen ? TIT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventenio Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 There is a 0% chance they will be pessimistic, so I'm not surprised. I expect GREAT things this high season, lots of spending, happy tourists, Thais traveling, dogs barking, and everyone super super super super super super happy. OK, that said nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, HenryC said: Who’s been on the c-pipe again lol You mean the C-Pap, right, cracks illegal.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Yet more BS I can’t stop ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Fingerling Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Total madness! Just how is the economy picking up? Hotels that haven’t gone pop are begging punters a one third of the normal prices. Do these people ever visit planet earth? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Some of the Major Hotels such as the Aetas chain have been closed since the end of March and have no re-opening in sight. That is 7 months of lost revenue. Amazing Thailand, and all of the unemployed hotel workers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaan sailor Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I guess they didn’t see how the Baht trounced western currencies today...It might change their rosy projections. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerolamo Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 if you want to save your country, remove the fake experts paid by big-pharma industries to propagate fear to wait for a blackmail process vaccine to come... Easy to investigate and detect, just do it and show/speak true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixelaoffy Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 What nonsense from TAT. Talking themselves up when they know full well high season going to be a disaster ! And even after the disaster it will say things been better then expected ! Predictable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogavnture Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 i called up my guest house in bkk yesterday she said it was really b ad in bkk right now. crime and other things goingg on.....................dear thai govt. let the tourists in just have us tested before we come. if you dont open up in a month or two the entire tourist industry willl go belly up for a decade. do it now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 Next week is November and normally the start of the high season. This "high" season will be the worst they had since 1975. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobas69 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I would swear this government go on the <deleted> in each night and come up with all there new ideas and plans after a dozen or so beers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00dle Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 High season indeed, of the hundred or somfolks I know who come here to wakeboard or winter on the islands, exactly none of are foming this year. Most have been coming regualrly for the last 10'years at least.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smylee52 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 " never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.” How frustrating for those in the tourist industry having their fate determined by the gang who couldn't shoot straight . The question is asked "when will things improve ?" and the bureaucrats say "it is getting better you just don't realize it yet " . They don't have the courage to tell people how bad it really is nor the courage to take an educated risk to balance risk and reward . People are seeing a lifetime of work disappearing under a flood of incompetence . High season is here and no sign of the possibility of tourist trade because of diffficult and onerous restrictions . Time is running out to save this years tourism . Tic toc , 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 14 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: 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. 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.. Maybe, she has privileged information, Mr Monsoon has guaranteed that Mr Jabber will deliver the Chinese vaccine in a way that will guarantee the return of tourists, they will pull the boarding of the hotels in Chiang Mai to reveal new gold shops and maybe casinos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 hours ago, jobas69 said: I would swear this government go on the <deleted> in each night and come up with all there new ideas and plans after a dozen or so beers I always wondered how the breweries were staying afloat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 4 hours ago, jerolamo said: if you want to save your country, remove the fake experts paid by big-pharma industries to propagate fear to wait for a blackmail process vaccine to come... Easy to investigate and detect, just do it and show/speak true. What was that guys name in star wars Mr Jabberwocky. May be getting ready now for the biggest Chinese vaccine jabs ever delivered the world record for jabbing will save Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChakaKhan Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 15 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: Yes, no need to look past the words she speaks. She is just brilliant. She should be working for TAT, and Anutin I know of a Administration that could use her help, unfortunately may only be a temp job..its luxurious though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Will Set You Free Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Why do we waste our time commenting on a government that only thinks of themself! ???????????????????????? Whats next.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 16 hours ago, colinneil said: Wow, what an amazing deduction on her part.???? She studied and took an exam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 19 hours ago, webfact said: Tourism industry insider optimistic on the upcoming high season With many European countries, USA and other nations all sliding back into lock-down measures or experiencing higher infection rates you could change optimistic to a racing certainty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 19 hours ago, webfact said: She reckoned that the economy was picking up but the Thais were not spending much and were watching every baht. Sounds like the old normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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