Popular Post webfact Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 TAT predicts 11 million tourists from China/East Asia in 2021 - targets "Singles' Day" sales packages Picture: Thai Rath The Tourism Authority of Thailand remain optimistic about tourism from China and East Asia next year. They have predicted more than 11 million visitors from the region for 2021. And they are working on trying to get the Chinese to part with their money on attractive package promotions for China's huge "Singles Day" shopping extravaganza on November 11th. The TAT's marketing director for Asia and the Pacific, Chattan Kunchorn Na Ayutthaya told Thai Rath that he is predicting up to 11.16 million visitors from East Asia next year. This would be down 32.41% on 2019 (the last "normal" year, pre Covid). Of this group he predicted 7.45 million Chinese, 1.21 million South Koreans, nearly a million Japanese and people from Hong Kong and just over half a million from Taiwan. He outlined three "hypotheses" that would see tourists starting to return this November, next March and next July. Much would depend on whether the Chinese government ban international travel at Chinese New Year in February. July was targeted as a good time because many Chinese travel then due to the school holidays. Little was made of the Thai government's role though Chattan noted that the pandemic has been well controlled in Thailand. One of the ways that Thailand hopes to spur the Chinese market is by offering promotions to visit Thailand through agents to be sold on the 11th of November - called Singles' Day or 11.11 in China. Packages would be advance payments for later visits. The unofficial Chinese holiday is the largest shopping day both in physical and online retail in the world, notes Wikipedia. Packages would be sold to people that could be used at Chinese New Year and if this is not possible they could be changed for free to another date in the future. Source: Thai Rath -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-10-30 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 1 2 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiwrath Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, webfact said: TAT predicts I don't know which saying is funnier on TV, "TAT predicts" or "Anutin says" ? ???????????? Edited October 30, 2020 by Thaiwrath 14 1 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, webfact said: They have predicted more than 11 million visitors from the region for 2021. Yes and i predict it is once again a load of hot air. 17 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ExpatOilWorker Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) TAT performing... Edited October 30, 2020 by ExpatOilWorker 7 39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hayduke Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) 43 minutes ago, webfact said: TAT predicts 11 million tourists from China/East Asia in 2021 Perhaps TAT should open a museum dedicated to Thailand's illustrious leader. A holy place dedicated to his life story, heroic accomplishments, dazzlimg brilliance, and unparalleled contributions to Thailand's peace, happiness and prosperity. A monument to his greatness would surely prove irresistible to tens of millions of Chinese pilgrims...eager to donate lavish sums of money for supreme spiritual guidance. After all, he is the one and only...Hero-General. Edited October 30, 2020 by Hayduke 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shuya Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 5 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JusticeGB Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 TAT is that short for "Truly Anutin Tries" or "Truly Anutin is Tiring"? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post harada Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 And tomorrow’s brain fart will be ? 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jack Hna Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 Just another day just need to have something to say and then they will forget they ever said it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khunPer Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 TAT and financial experts seem to have different expectations of tourist arrivals... 6 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pokerface1 Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 Nice pic I like her back???? wish she would turn around 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Swimfan Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 And TAT probably doesn’t know there is significant asymptotic transmission happening in China that is not reported in their official figures 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Drake Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 3 hours ago, webfact said: Packages would be advance payments for later visits. Or advance payments for no visits at all. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Traubert Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, Swimfan said: And TAT probably doesn’t know there is significant asymptotic transmission happening in China that is not reported in their official figures What is 'asymptotic transmission'. when its at home? Does it make your vehicle move faster? 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLa Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 So will this mean that Thais or we long term visitors here will be able to visit any of those 5 countries mentioned without, or at least with less restrictions? This last year has been the first in 57 years that I haven't had a holiday. I need a change of scenery and the 4 days I've just had down in the south at a funeral doesn't count. But as sad occasions go it was quite good fun. The west need to learn a thing or two about wakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DaLa Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 34 minutes ago, pokerface1 said: Nice pic I like her back???? wish she would turn around She lives 3 floors down in my condo. Pleasure to help you. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 4 hours ago, webfact said: Packages would be advance payments for later visits. Paying in advance for a holiday that you may - or may not - be able to take sometime in the future? Yup, that surely will sell like hotcakes with the Chinese. How did you land YOUR job, Khun Chattan? Thanks to your enormous marketing expertise merit... or simply because you have the "right" surname? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 36 minutes ago, pokerface1 said: Nice pic I like her back???? wish she would turn around Keep watching long enough, she might! ???? ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzique Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, webfact said: He outlined three "hypotheses" that would see tourists starting to return this November, next March and next July. Now I know what TAT stands for 'Total Ass Talk' What a waste of Government money. Keeping themselves busy in a job that is not there anymore. COVID has wiped tourism of the face of the map for now and well into 2021-2. As for someone paying for a trip on 11.11 that they don't know when they will take it? You may a well sign up for a trip to the moon. Still seats left I'm told. Possible Discount on 11.11 too. https://spaceadventures.com/ Edited October 30, 2020 by Muzzique 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jaiyen Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 11th November is Armistice Day, when everyone, including Thai people, many of them working on the Thai Burma Railway, should be remembering those that served and millions that died in WW2. Not some bloody stupid Chinese holiday for desperate singles. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Saucage Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 5 hours ago, webfact said: He outlined three "hypotheses" that would see tourists starting to return this November, next March and next July. Much would depend on whether the Chinese government ban international travel at Chinese New Year in February. July was targeted as a good time because many Chinese travel then due to the school holidays. From TAT stating already now about opening Thailand for their Chinese brothers only in July 2021, you can conclude that we Westerners probably can forget that they will let us in before 2022. They or their Chinese buddies don't want us in Thailand anymore. Is it their plan to establish Thailand as an exclusive destination for Chinese tourists? And also, either they don't believe in a vaccine anymore, or they don't care about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Guderian Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) TAT can predict all that it likes, but if China keeps its ban on overseas tourism then no-one will be coming. Edited October 30, 2020 by Guderian 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Traubert said: What is 'asymptotic transmission'. when its at home? Does it make your vehicle move faster? only if its painted red 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dumbastheycome Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 4 hours ago, JusticeGB said: TAT is that short for "Truly Anutin Tries" or "Truly Anutin is Tiring"? Try Again Tomorrow 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2 is 1 Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 3 hours ago, pokerface1 said: Nice pic I like her back???? wish she would turn around Hi hansume! BJ just 500 for you! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfiddler Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Aw Gee, that,s all we need. The end is near ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mberbae Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 And in the meantime, not ONE word of help being offered to ExPats still unable to come back 'into Thailand but who have families, bank accounts and properties here. 4 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 4 hours ago, harada said: And tomorrow’s brain fart will be ? No more 30 day visas - new visa will be 30 x 1 day visas that allow the tourist to be counted as 30 tourists - both in and out 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 1 hour ago, jaiyen said: 11th November is Armistice Day, when everyone, including Thai people, many of them working on the Thai Burma Railway, should be remembering those that served and millions that died in WW2. Not some bloody stupid Chinese holiday for desperate singles. 11/11 -Singles Day The biggest online sales promotion in the world, billions in sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 They don't even mention the west anymore~somehow that brings the idea that another election may be decades away. Do they even know that India is a democracy (mostly)? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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