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[phupaman]

Hi All.
       I believe that the TAT are being utterly stupid in this idea. All they  got to do is go to Phuket and ask the tourists, The first thing they would ask for is decent public transport so they could avoid the local taxi mafia, 400 baht from Karon to Patong, in a bus should be less than 20baht the next thing is get a grip of the drinks prices in Phuket and most of South Thailand.   It cannot be right that an English Tourist going for a taxi ride for  4 kilometre and a couple of drinks ends up paying more than twice as much as it would cost in the west end of london, and in London you get a decent  cab and a fit and proper driver.  So come on TATget rid of the theives and mafia from phuket , do that and the tourist will return,.
phupaman

[JR Texas]

phupaman, on 2009-07-04 14:35:45, said:

Hi All.
       I believe that the TAT are being utterly stupid in this idea. All they  got to do is go to Phuket and ask the tourists, The first thing they would ask for is decent public transport so they could avoid the local taxi mafia, 400 baht from Karon to Patong, in a bus should be less than 20baht the next thing is get a grip of the drinks prices in Phuket and most of South Thailand.   It cannot be right that an English Tourist going for a taxi ride for  4 kilometre and a couple of drinks ends up paying more than twice as much as it would cost in the west end of london, and in London you get a decent  cab and a fit and proper driver.  So come on TATget rid of the theives and mafia from phuket , do that and the tourist will return,.
phupaman

Why not give out lollipops at Swampy?  Different colors and sizes........colors based on your nationality, sizes based on your income level (low income = small lollipop, medium income = medium sized lollipop, high income = large lollipop).

That will not only show that they care about other nationalities, but it will also fit in with their social engineering program based on income.

If you are like me, you will certainly be upset that you got the small lollipop because of your income and will be discouraged from visiting a second time.

Maybe a good idea..........as good as anything else they have suggested thus far........I think.  

[thaibeachlovers]

filingaccount, on 2009-07-02 13:42:43, said:

george, on 2009-07-02 13:26:09, said:

TAT organises shopping contest to boost tourism
BANGKOK: -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on Wednesday launched Shopping Challenge 2009, a shopping contest, at leading department stores in Bangkok to boost Thai tourism.

So "Thai tourism" has been reduced to shopping sprees?

Why not actually make Thailand a worthwhile place to visit? You know,
remove the "red-light" districts in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai and in every nook and cranny of this country (one can't enjoy night life without encountering professionals on the prowl at least a few times. yes, this includes "nice" places)
promoting real Thai culture (without the "only 500 baht" shouting)
cleaning up the country (eg. beaches, the sea, klongs and air)
educating taxi drivers, guides etc not to try and rip off everyone at the first opportunity
inform operators of popular attractions to reduce prices of common items (eg. water at 50 baht is a no-no)
remove dual pricing and the way-over-the-top prices and rates tourists encounter daily
offer "Made in Thailand" good at human prices (not soap at 400 baht a bar)
just to name a few...

This might actually put Thailand in a better light and build a solid foundation for long term growth.
However, knowing Thailand and Thais, todays payoff is more important than tomorrows potential.

I notice that you didn't include Hat Yai in your list. Is that because it's only farang so called "red light" districts that concern you, and not all the Asian ones?
Also, if your wish came true the the resultant immediate unemployment of untold thousands of Thais would cause such an enormous increase in the crime rate that there would be almost no farang tourists arriving at all.
Lastly, the "prowlers" that so upset you are not operating in the so called "red light districts" ( unless you go to only those areas for your "night life" ), but are free lance, so I fail to see what closing Patpong, Nana, Soi Cowboy et al would do other than cause an enormous increase in the number of your "prowlers".
For those of us that remember Sukhumvit before early closing, your idea is without merit.

Incidentally, in an economic downturn, what would you expect all the "ex red light area" workers to do; go home and commit suicide so that you can enjoy your "night life" activities free from disturbance by the poorest in Thai society who are trying to make a living without resorting to theft?