News Forum - Thailand sees 9.47 million tourists, Chinese visitors to boost growth

[Thaiger]

The number of foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand has reached 9.47 million this year, contributing approximately 391 billion baht (US$11 billion) to the nation’s revenue, as reported by government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul. Traisuree stated today that the anticipated rise in Chinese tourists will likely boost the growth of Thailand’s tourism sector even further. She also …

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[Tom007]

The thing is with the Thai government is they don’t respect foreign tourists,  there only after there money. No longer the land of smiles. They are introducing a tax for entering Thailand and I’ve heard there trying to put a tax on leaving Thailand. ???? WHY

[Marc26]

10 hours ago, Tom007 said:

The thing is with the Thai government is they don’t respect foreign tourists,  there only after there money. No longer the land of smiles. They are introducing a tax for entering Thailand and I’ve heard there trying to put a tax on leaving Thailand. ???? WHY

I think most people that complain about Thailand "no longer being the Land of Smiles" came to Thailand to get their asses kissed and feel special

 

I've been coming for 20 years now and see no real difference at all

 

Still amazing friendly people.

Still see hilarious interactions happening on a daily basis

Still amazing friendly service at hotels and restaurants 

 

But I never wanted my ass kissed, so I guess I'm easy to please 

[Thommo]

9 hours ago, Marc26 said:

I think most people that complain about Thailand "no longer being the Land of Smiles" came to Thailand to get their asses kissed and feel special

I've been coming for 20 years now and see no real difference at all

Still amazing friendly people.

Still see hilarious interactions happening on a daily basis

Still amazing friendly service at hotels and restaurants 

But I never wanted my ass kissed, so I guess I'm easy to please 

Wouldn’t mind mine kissed occasionally

[Marc26]

3 minutes ago, Thommo said:

Wouldn’t mind mine kissed occasionally

We may be talking about 2 different ass kissings.