reader Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 From Pattayaone Pattaya boomtown – Russian and Chinese “quality tourists” flooding back as resort becomes hub of Sport Tourism, claims TAT An upbeat Thai Rath reported from Koh Larn yesterday quoting a Pattaya Tourism Authority representative that “quality tourists” were visiting in droves. Suladda Sarutilawan of Pattaya TAT said that the government’s crackdown on “zero dollar” tours was seeing a marked rise in “quality tourists” from China. She said they were spending lots and boosting the local economy at a time when visitors are usually harder to find. Suladda said that Russian visitors were now coming like they used to years ago. She further credited the re-branding of Pattaya as a hub for Sports Tourism saying events like the triathlon last weekend and the marathon set to take place in July are attracting thousands who might not normally come to the resort. She said that 10,000 are expected in town for the marathon on July 16th and 300-400 of those would be those quality Chinese she spoke of. Source: Thai Visa http://pattayaone.news/en/pattaya-boomtown-quality-tourists/ Quote
Vessey Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 Presumably more executive coaches clogging Beach Road and more swarms of flag-following tourits clogging up Walking Street, but that aside, as (particularly the Chinese) are in organised groups, they are probably less likely to be see finding their way through Boyz Town yet alone Sunee Plaza? Not sure they even get to Jomtien either? Quote
kokopelli Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Quality tourist in Pattaya, a bit of an oxymoron. Alexx 1 Quote
Guest McGarty Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 Quality?? They obviously didn't see me there! Quote
spoon Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 Quality to the eyes of the business, they bring money and they spent them Quote
Vessey Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 Of course it does depend on your definition of 'quality tourist' LOL ChristianPFC and biguyby 2 Quote
Alexx Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 Vessey, I don't think you look that bad on that photo you've posted. vinapu and kokopelli 2 Quote
Guest ronnie4you Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 As a quality tourist, I avoid Walking Street on every trip. Quote
vinapu Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 As a quality tourist, I avoid Walking Street on every trip. You are right , nothing interesting there during daytime biguyby 1 Quote
Vessey Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 Vessey, I don't think you look that bad on that photo you've posted. Nah, nothing like - you would be getting warmer with this 'quality tourist' (supersized of course LOL). biguyby and Alexx 2 Quote
spoon Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 If i see anyone like this, id assume he is senile or mentally ill. Or is there any sane 70-80 years old will wear like this? Quote
reader Posted June 10, 2017 Author Posted June 10, 2017 Or is there any sane 70-80 years old will wear like this? Indeed there are and on any given day can be found patrolling the Garden of Earthy Delights Quote
biguyby Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 Nah, nothing like - you would be getting warmer with this 'quality tourist' (supersized of course LOL). 18952942_326922341053871_1744041444009800372_n.jpg I don't remember posing for this photo, one of my better days I think - hehe vinapu 1 Quote
Guest ronnie4you Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Nah, nothing like - you would be getting warmer with this 'quality tourist' (supersized of course LOL). 18952942_326922341053871_1744041444009800372_n.jpg Wow. This guy is seriously deluded if he finds that "clothing" either acceptable or sexy. It wouldn't matter if he was much younger. However, the Korean that Numazu writes about could get away with it. I'd even like it on him! Quote
