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Home » Tourism » Minister: Demonstrations bad for tourism in Thailand
Minister: Demonstrations bad for tourism in Thailand
The ongoing protests in Bangkok against the Thai government are bad for tourism, said the minister of tourism and sports, Somsak Phurisisak.
The demonstrations in November have already resulted in a drop of 10% compared to last year. Despite that, there will be a plus this year compared to last year. The minister warns that if the protests continue, the consequences for tourism could be disastrous.
Every year 5 million Chinese visit the Thai kingdom, but that number will only reach 4,5 million this year. This is due to the ongoing protests.
Tourism is important for the Thai economy and also for the poor part of the population. Prime Minister Yingluck, on the other hand, has put extra emphasis on policy to promote 'one tambon, one product (OTOP)'. Here, regional products are promoted among tourists. In this way, the less energetic Thai can also earn from tourism.
Source: Bangkok Post
Too bad because my visit was not affected by the previous disturbances, but I have been to most places that make Thailand (BKK) attractive. The curfew was no obstacle either, going to the airport with the permission of the police was no problem either. (advantage; no traffic jams).
Just don't go near where they protest and enjoy is my message.
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In my opinion, it would also help a lot if, for example, the NOS Journaal or other news programs not only showed the images of the demonstrations, but also mentioned that Bangkok is a gigantic city and that you should really do your best to the disturbances as a tourist or business traveler.
Now it seems as if all of Bangkok is infested with demonstrating crowds, and you can hardly go anywhere without being trampled by people with banners, and Molotov cocktails. Which is definitely not the case.
Any real relevant information from that side would make a big difference
Only when there is real danger, eg airports being occupied, the Thai army intervening, or groups of demonstrators fighting all over the city, etc, then the visiting tourist should be told to avoid Bangkok.
The whole of Africa is not starving or at war…But that is what one sees on the news!
But with today's internet it is a piece of cake to inform yourself,
The question is why people DON'T do that...
Misery, war, fights, deaths, insecurity and disasters are real news items. Peace and love are not. It's that simple. The news is not there to promote tourism.
Perhaps a (former) journalist I know can confirm my statement. What counts for news gathering: no consequence is no news. A drunk man who runs over a child gets a whole page. A person who with a huge reaction prevents him from avoiding a crossing child, not yet a rule. Still more respect for the latter.
Minister Somsak is grossly exaggerating. Thailand is a very favorite holiday destination for a growing group of Chinese and Russians. The Western European markets have lagged behind in recent years, but that has NOTHING to do with the political situation in Thailand, but with the economic situation in Europe. The Chinese, Russians and Malaysians (not to be forgotten) are relatively short holidays that are also booked relatively shortly before departure. These markets respond very flexibly to adverse circumstances. No one will deny that tourism is suffering from the unrest. But history (the previous disturbances, the flood disaster, the Tsunami) shows that tourism to Thailand is recovering very quickly. So it certainly won't be a disaster.