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Thai tourism: Foreigners likened to fish that need to be caught to spur recovery


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51 minutes ago, webfact said:

It came from ML Surawut Thongthaem who used to represent a hotel group who told the media:

Obviously a bit of fishing just to cause mischief. Well done.

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1 hour ago, webfact said:
"One should not just catch the fish in one's own backyard pond, one needs to catch fish outside..."
 
He was clearly referring to the need to get foreign tourists back in Thailand to stimulate the recovery in the sector.

This was obviously not a reference solely to foreigners, he was also clearly referring to Thais ("not just catch the fish in one's own backyard pond") in exactly the same way in that innocuous analogy.

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45 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

How doth one bait one's hook. Let me count the ways.

 

Arbitrary alcohol bans.

 

Expensive alcohol (when you can get it).

 

Shoddy infrastructure.

 

Dirty beaches.

 

Traffic gridlock.

 

Filthy air.

 

Dual pricing.

 

Proof of income for visas and extensions.

 

Local mafia taxi operators.

 

Etc., etc..

 

 

You think too mut

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1 hour ago, tonray said:

That must mean long stay expats are like fermented fish..to be assumed to smell bad and leave an unpleasant taste

I think you're on to something here. It would finally explain why particularly Isan women seem to be so attracted to us as marriage partners. They just looove their "pla ra"... hence they "lub you too mutt" us, too.

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First world tourists (especially the well heeled) need first class facilities. How about letting foreigners purchase a maximum of one house in certain areas. How about improving pollution and public transport, and eliminating the scammers. There's a lot to do even before entertaining the idea. 

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1 hour ago, NanLaew said:

How doth one bait one's hook. Let me count the ways.

 

Arbitrary alcohol bans.

 

Expensive alcohol (when you can get it).

 

Shoddy infrastructure.

 

Dirty beaches.

 

Traffic gridlock.

 

Filthy air.

 

Dual pricing.

 

Proof of income for visas and extensions.

 

Local mafia taxi operators.

 

Etc., etc..

 

 

But, but, if ye obey ye shall be blessed.

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