cheekyboy Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Thursday 16th April 2009 Regional Tourism Authority Director reveals an estimated 50% drop in Tourists. On Thursday Morning we attended a press conference at the Tourism Authority of Thailand regional office located on the Pratamnuk Hill. Khun Niti, the Regional Director gave an insight into initial studies by the TAT with regards to the impact on Tourism following the problems in Pattaya and the rest of Thailand. He began by revealing estimates of a 50% drop in overall tourist numbers over the next few months compared to this time last year. This includes Asian Tour Groups who were planning to come to Pattaya but have now cancelled because of the continuing political instability. Khun Niti revealed that the Mayor of Pattaya, Khun Itipon has made sure that other countries are aware that there are no problems here in Pattaya and no major disturbances as we saw at the Royal Cliff are expected here in the future. Khun Niti concluded the press conference by revealing that local events will still be organized and it is hoped that by the end of 2009 tourist confidence will return. Pattaya One News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygye Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 ... was there a balcony that stopped the tourist fall from being 100%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Ninja Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Perfect, I'll be there in 1 month. I'll take 100% of the girls with 50% of the competition! -=/NN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobbledonk Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 100% of the girls with 50% of the competition equals 150% of the regular asking price - TiT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlbfms Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Not that the Thais will EVER care but with no smoking in the bars, piss tests, bar closings at midnight or 1am, Singha costing more in a bar than here at home, they made it very simple for me to choose another destination for my playground. I don't miss it one bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Scrutinizer Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Which destination is that? Phillipines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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