Why can’t Thailand wait for Chinese tourists?

Thailand cannot wait for Chinese tourists because of: the influence of online public opinion, safety issues in Thai tourism, and consumption issues in Thai tourism.

1. The influence of online public opinion

The negative news about the safety of tourism in Thailand is undoubtedly the biggest factor that undermines the confidence of Chinese tourists. Especially the "Ka Yaozi" rumors, although they have been clarified and denied by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Embassy in Thailand, they still leave a shadow in the hearts of many people.

2. Safety issues in Thailand tourism

Although some news on the Internet may exaggerate the facts, there are indeed some safety risks in Thailand tourism. For example, the inaction of the Thai police or even their involvement in crimes, the hostility or fraud of local Thais towards Chinese tourists, the inadequate security management of Thai tourist attractions, etc. These problems will make Chinese tourists feel unsafe and uncomfortable when traveling in Thailand.

3. Consumption problem of Thailand tourism

Another problem of Thailand tourism is the increase in consumption level, especially the price for Chinese tourists. Many Chinese tourists find that they spend far more than their budget when traveling in Thailand, and many times they feel that they have been "ripped off". This feeling will make Chinese tourists lose interest and trust in Thailand tourism.

The development of Thailand’s tourism industry:

In 1924, when Thailand was still called Siam, its Royal Railway Bureau initially set up a public relations department to promote tourism and Mainly serving foreign tourists, the prototype of the tourism industry was born.

After the 1960s, in order to get rid of the image of a backward agricultural country, Thailand began to vigorously develop its economy and became one of the "Four Asian Tigers". During this period, the tourism industry also took advantage of this development "express train". After the establishment of the "Thailand Tourism Promotion Agency" (now the National Tourism Administration of Thailand) in 1960, the development of Thailand's tourism industry officially got on the right track.

But perhaps no one expected that the tourism industry, which was originally a "hitchhiker", actually became the "express train" after the 1980s. In the following decades, Thailand's economy ebbed and flowed, but the tourism industry continued to perform well.

Reversing the adverse trend caused by the primary and secondary industries along the way, the tertiary industry, mainly tourism, has been pushed to the forefront, surpassing rice for the first time to become Thailand's largest foreign exchange-earning industry.

What is even more surprising is that the tourism industry has no intention of putting on the "brakes". From the 1980s to the 1990s, organizations such as the Thailand Tourism Commission and tourism overseas offices were established one after another, and activities such as "Thailand Tourism Year", "Thailand Handicraft Year", and "Thailand Women's Tourism Year" followed one after another.

In 1986, the New York Daily published a preview article for the Tourism Year: "From the Rocket Festival in Yasothon Province to the Sky Lantern Festival in Ubon Ratchathani Province, and then to the Big Day Festival in Surin Province. During the Elephant Festival, Thailand will welcome tourists from all over the world with singing and dancing throughout the year.”

The “boiling” tourism industry is inseparable from the positive measures of the Thai government. In order to welcome more tourists, Thailand has stepped up the planning and construction of transportation and scenic spots.

In just a few decades, brand-new airports have sprung up one after another, and the transportation network extending in all directions is full of tourists. Even the small island of Phuket, which was once a dilapidated fishing village, has been able to "boost the spirit" ”, transformed into “one of the ten most beautiful islands”.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Thailand