News Forum - Thai official raises concern over Chinese film’s impact on tourism (video)

[Thaiger]

Puangpet Chunlaiad, Office Minister of the Prime Minister, raised concerns with Chinese Ambassador Han Zhiqiang about the potential impact of the Chinese film No More Bets on tourism in Thailand. The meeting took place at the Government House yesterday, November 27. Puangpet expressed her concerns about the movie’s portrayal of fraudulent activities, human trafficking, organ … …

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[ChrisS]

"She refuted the film’s depiction of Thailand, stating that such crimes do not occur in the country and that the government has effective safety measures in place for tourists."

I wonder if she truly believes that or was just perpetuating the lie.

[garyknrd]

Thailand dug themselves into this hole. Doubt it will ever get back to 2019 levels.

[McTavish]

Chinese tourism is down, Asia wide, as China itself is in financial trouble and advocating stay at home holidays.  Little or nothing to do with the film, nor the BKK shooting.

[HiuMak]

18 hours ago, Thaiger said:

Puangpet Chunlaiad, Office Minister of the Prime Minister, raised concerns with Chinese Ambassador Han Zhiqiang about the potential impact of the Chinese film No More Bets on tourism in Thailand. The meeting took place at the Government House yesterday, November 27. Puangpet expressed her concerns about the movie’s portrayal of fraudulent activities, human trafficking, organ … …

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Thailand is the cleanest and most orderly country in the world. 

[Marc26]

11 hours ago, ChrisS said:

"She refuted the film’s depiction of Thailand, stating that such crimes do not occur in the country and that the government has effective safety measures in place for tourists."

I wonder if she truly believes that or was just perpetuating the lie.

What crimes have you encountered in Thailand?

[Ramanathan.P]

Looks like they are looking for a scape goat for the flop in the tourism industry......

[ChrisS]

11 hours ago, Marc26 said:

What crimes have you encountered in Thailand?

I have personally witnessed theft, assault, prostitution a mugging criminal damage and shoplifting and that is without getting involved in the taxi meter scams and tuk tuk scams or the complete ignoring of the motorcycle and car driving rules. How many crimes do I have to have encountered to make my comment valid? Maybe I notice these things more than most having spent 40 years of my life dedicated to crime prevention and detection.

[Vigo]

15 hours ago, McTavish said:

Chinese tourism is down, Asia wide, as China itself is in financial trouble and advocating stay at home holidays.  Little or nothing to do with the film, nor the BKK shooting.

You are so right. The emphasis now is on buy Chinese, visit China.  It is no different than other counties who want their people to buy local.

12 hours ago, Marc26 said:

What crimes have you encountered in Thailand?

Fashion crimes: The Pattaya stained singlet, ill fitting cargo shorts and worn out flip flops

Food Crimes: The failure to use  real cream in pastries. There is an over reliance on whipped oils. The audacity to call generic  noodles with ketchup  sweet  tomato sauce a pasta dish. And the biggest food crime: Thai style pizza.

My pet peeve crime: The transport ripoffs, in taxis, tuk tuks and on some buses.

[EdwardV]

On 11/27/2023 at 11:32 PM, Thaiger said:

Puangpet Chunlaiad, Office Minister of the Prime Minister, raised concerns with Chinese Ambassador Han Zhiqiang about the potential impact of the Chinese film No More Bets on tourism in Thailand.

Which is ironic considering the Chinese movie "Lost in Thailand" help set off the massive increase in tourism in the first place. The year after the 2012 movie, Chinese tourism to Thailand increased over 65%. The fact it really wasn't a good movie was beside the point (I got to see it on the plane over a few years later). 

That aside, it's like McTavish said. This is an internal Chinese issue tied to its economy and has little to do with Thailand.  

[Marc26]

9 hours ago, ChrisS said:

I have personally witnessed theft, assault, prostitution a mugging criminal damage and shoplifting and that is without getting involved in the taxi meter scams and tuk tuk scams or the complete ignoring of the motorcycle and car driving rules. How many crimes do I have to have encountered to make my comment valid? Maybe I notice these things more than most having spent 40 years of my life dedicated to crime prevention and detection.

You could apply that to every single country in the world

 

Obviously some have more than others 

 

And I wouldn't put Thailand anywhere near the top when I am thinking dangerous countries I've visited 

[QECE]

On 11/28/2023 at 3:39 PM, McTavish said:

Chinese tourism is down, Asia wide, as China itself is in financial trouble and advocating stay at home holidays.  Little or nothing to do with the film, nor the BKK shooting.

Indeed.

Though, the tourism authorities are instinctively required to make something up as to the periodic downfall.

Imagine if we directed our energy and resources into things that were much more beneficial to the economy instead of going on and on about tourism and it's false premise.

[Khunmark]

14 hours ago, EdwardV said:

Which is ironic considering the Chinese movie "Lost in Thailand" help set off the massive increase in tourism in the first place. The year after the 2012 movie, Chinese tourism to Thailand increased over 65%. The fact it really wasn't a good movie was beside the point (I got to see it on the plane over a few years later). 

That aside, it's like McTavish said. This is an internal Chinese issue tied to its economy and has little to do with Thailand.  

Time to roll out the sequel?

[Khunmark]

21 minutes ago, QECE said:

Indeed.

Though, the tourism authorities are instinctively required to make something up as to the periodic downfall.

Imagine if we directed our energy and resources into things that were much more beneficial to the economy instead of going on and on about tourism and it's false premise.

Yes, the tourism cash cow is producing less milk, it’s time for those in charge to start earning their money and tap into other sources of revenue.

[ChrisS]

15 hours ago, Marc26 said:

You could apply that to every single country in the world

Obviously some have more than others 

And I wouldn't put Thailand anywhere near the top when I am thinking dangerous countries I've visited 

You asked what crimes I had personally encountered in Thailand, I told you and now for some reason you are getting defensive. I agree Thailand is not one of the most dangerous places I have been to either but to say such crimes do not happen in Thailand is clearly a false statement by Puangpet Chunlaiad as we all know they do!

[Tippaporn]

On 11/29/2023 at 9:21 PM, ChrisS said:

I have personally witnessed theft, assault, prostitution a mugging criminal damage and shoplifting and that is without getting involved in the taxi meter scams and tuk tuk scams or the complete ignoring of the motorcycle and car driving rules. How many crimes do I have to have encountered to make my comment valid? Maybe I notice these things more than most having spent 40 years of my life dedicated to crime prevention and detection.

I'd bet you could visit the most beautiful, safe and pristine city in the world with a singular fault of having a single pothole . . . and you'd twist your ankle stepping into it.  

Seek and ye shall find.  I've lived here for 20+ years and I'd have to strain to recall any negative incidents.  Although I have encountered a good deal of prostitution.  But those were all happy endings.  

[ChrisS]

17 hours ago, Tippaporn said:

I'd bet you could visit the most beautiful, safe and pristine city in the world with a singular fault of having a single pothole . . . and you'd twist your ankle stepping into it.  

Seek and ye shall find.  I've lived here for 20+ years and I'd have to strain to recall any negative incidents.  Although I have encountered a good deal of prostitution.  But those were all happy endings.  

Pardon me for the heinous crime of being more observant than you

[garyknrd]

Really depends on if China can pull themselves out of the problems they are in. If so, then Thailand is good to go. If not then Thailand will never be a major Tourist hub again. Westerners are already bypassing it. And if a western expat you would have to be a few beers short of a six pack to even consider it.

 

Edited December 1, 2023 by garyknrd

[oldschooler]

21 hours ago, Tippaporn said:

I'd bet you could visit the most beautiful, safe and pristine city in the world with a singular fault of having a single pothole . . . and you'd twist your ankle stepping into it.  

Seek and ye shall find.  I've lived here for 20+ years and I'd have to strain to recall any negative incidents.  Although I have encountered a good deal of prostitution.  But those were all happy endings.  

You are just about the stupidest irrelevant muppet clown here

Virtually nothing you say makes any sense ! “ No negative incidents “ after over 20 years. LIAR.

Unless you’re Registered Blind, Certified Crazy AND Extremely Stupid (on a Forrest Gump scale) and live in a remote cave or more likely a Care Home for the Mentally Ill. What a Prize Chump ……