Despite Bangkok Protests, Thailand Tourism Officials Say City Is Open For Business
By Mark Johanson
on January 13 2014 8:01 PM
A fresh wave of massive anti-government protests kicked off in Bangkok Monday as demonstrators vowed to completely shut down the Thai capital ahead of general elections next month. Despite the threatened closures, however, the Tourism Authority of Thailand remained adamant that the city was open for business and has put in place several measures to ensure a warm welcome and safe onward journey.
Those measures include a tourist care center at the Sports Authority of Thailand at Hua Mak Stadium and tourist care units at both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang international airports to coordinate with all concerned public and private agencies.
TAT said it was working with the Tourist Police, Immigration Bureau, Metropolitan Police Bureau, Railway Police Unit, Tourism Council of Thailand, Thai Hotels Association, Road Passenger Transport Association and Association of Thai Travel Agents to ensure all involved in the tourism industry were united in their efforts.
“The measures are the results of a meeting between all authorities involved and several major travel and tourism organizations,” Thawatchai Arunyik, governor of TAT, explained in a statement. “Our aim is to ensure safety and convenience to tourists while traveling within Bangkok and to and from both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang international airports during the current ongoing anti-government demonstrations.”
In addition to the tourist care centers and units, TAT set up tourist help desks at several BTS skytrain and MRT subway stations that are manned by Tourist Police officers. Accommodation near the airports has also been reserved for tourists waiting or arriving late for their flights.
Monday was the first day in a new series of demonstrations aimed at pressuring Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s government to step down. Protests first erupted in November when the government attempted to force through a political amnesty bill that would have enabled the return of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, Yingluck’s billionaire brother who was ousted in a military coup in 2006 on charges of corruption. Thaksin now lives in self-imposed exile in Dubai to avoid a prison term, though he argues his punishment was politically motivated.
Many protesters claim that Yingluck’s government is, in fact, controlled by her brother. Fearing that she may win the Feb. 2 elections on the back of support in the rural north and northeast, they’ve called for her to step down and be replaced by an appointed “people’s council” to push through electoral reforms.
Large-scale protests took place in six areas of downtown Bangkok and one government center Monday, and were largely peaceful. TAT described the demonstrations as having a “festival vibe,” and assured visitors that life in Bangkok and throughout Thailand “continues as per usual.”
Most banks, hotels, convention centers, restaurants and entertainment centers are open, as are all tourist attractions in and around Bangkok such as the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Vimanmek Mansion and Siam Paragon. Nevertheless, tourism officials urged visitors to use the skytrain, subway or airport rail link to get to and from destinations as a precaution against unforeseen traffic delays caused by several road closures.
Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban assured that the shutdown would not explicitly target tourists, and promised not to disrupt the city’s public infrastructure, including city buses and vans, BTS skytrain, MRT subway and the airport rail link. Despite these assurances, and despite promises of a peaceful protest, the streets of Bangkok remained heavily patrolled Monday.
“Tourists need not be alarmed by the presence of security forces in Bangkok today,” TAT said in a situation update Monday. “More than 20,000 police and military personnel will be deployed in important areas and at key state agencies in the capital to maintain peace and order.”
TAT said it was closely monitoring the state of affairs and would continue to issue daily situation updates to keep tourists and the tourism industry abreast of any changes.
Prolonged protests have begun to take their toll on Thailand. Hotel occupancy in Bangkok is expected to fall by 30 to 40 percent in the first quarter of 2014, while TAT predicts a 5 percent decline in visitor numbers for the first quarter if demonstrations continue.
Thailand’s Foreign Ministry said 45 countries, including Britain, France, Germany, Japan, Canada and Brazil, had issued travel advisories urging citizens to avoid visiting areas near protest camps in the capital. The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok also issued a message to American citizens in Thailand, warning that political unrest could continue for some time.
“While protests have been generally peaceful over the last two months, some have resulted in injury and death. Even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence,” the embassy said in its message. “You should avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests or demonstrations. Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to local news media reports.”
The embassy advised U.S. citizens to have a week’s supply of cash on hand, keep mobile communication devices charged, and stock up on food, water and medicine as a precaution.
Tourists currently in Thailand can seek assistance by calling the following hotlines:
Tourism Authority of Thailand -- 1672
Thai Tourist Police -- 1155
Suvarnabhumi Airport Operation Centre -- 02 134 4077
Don Mueang Airport Operation Centre -- 02 535 3431
Tourist Assistant Centre (temporary) -- 02 401 1111
Source: http://www.ibtimes.com/despite-bangkok-protests-thailand-tourism-officials-say-city-open-business-1538348
The situation in Thailand is vulnerable to foreign tourists so much as to be protected from the Tourism Authority of Thailand, it is still not safe anyway.
ReplyDeleteIf it is to be pan-efficient mosques and safety of foreign nations. Should stop the protests or not it should recommend to other safe place for tourists. If you are in the area protested to no harm was high risk.
550161 Miss.Panthira Hiranrak. TRM319 sec.01
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ReplyDelete-Yes, I think TAT help the percived risk because TAT has arranged more than 20,000 police and military personnel will be deployed in important areas and at key state agencies in the capital to maintain peace and order
-I think, arrange to the tourist care centers and until set up tourist help desk at several BTS and MRT. Moreover tourists currently in Thailand can seek assistance by calling the hotline.
NARINPHAT CHANTHANOO 5400385
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A fresh wave of massive anti-government protests kicked off in Bangkok is the risk of travel for tourists. But the city also open for business and has put in place several measures to ensure a warm welcome and safe onward journey. TAT is part of help about the perceived risk of travel for tourist, they have measures include a tourist care center at the Sports Authority of Thailand at Hua Mak Stadium and tourist care units at both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang international airports to coordinate with all concerned public. and private agencies. In addition to the tourist care centers and units, TAT set up tourist help desks at several BTS skytrain and MRT subway stations.But I think that not all areas are at risk we can recommend them for travel without risk
ReplyDeleteKunatee Boonkum
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The political situation in Thailand High risk. Traveler be hesitate to travel in Thailand and may travel decision to neighboring countries.
ReplyDeleteThey may think Tbecause the government can not political problems solved successfully, or negotiate with the protesters. be covered by the Tourism authority of Thailand. May be insufficient. Because the government can not political problems solved successfully, or negotiate with the protesters. To stop protests. So I think that the Tourism authority of Thailand should offer new attractions to tourists. Ecotourism, Historical Attraction, Natural Attraction, Beach Attraction. Which of these places away from the protest. Tourist may feel less risk.
Piyaporn Chaiyarit 55001795
protest events that have occurred in Thailand is a high risk that will make visitors afraid it will come to visit in Bangkok And tourists are inclined to choose a place to travel to neighboring countries or in the provinces instead.
ReplyDeleteI think that despite the threat of closure , however, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has insisted that the city is open for business and has put in place several measures to ensure a warm welcome and a safe trip and so on. These measures include the best care at Sports . Thailand at Hua Mak Sports and Tourism agency oversees both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang International Airport in coordination with government agencies and private TAT everyone involved make visitors feel less risk
Supawan Jumroenwong 5502335
The political turmoil trigger in international tourists' risk is a rumor which went through all around the world about demonstration in Thailand. Some of news resources are untrustworthy and distort the truth of what really has been happening. I find it interfered Thailand's economics as tourists have lost their confidence to visit our country on their holidays. However, it is possibly that TAT helps lessen the perceived risk by providing security and safety along with confidential for tourists by co operating with people or team whom are in charged in tourism businesse. For example, tourist police, immigration beaureau, embassy, by keep updating with them of the situation as currently and set up spots of care center and care unit for tourists. According to my point of view, the most effective way to manage tourists risk would be ensuring that the media is undercontroled and has reported and presented the truth to public.
ReplyDeleteNantakan Prajakjang ID 5503239 sec 01
Under Scenario Overview Both factors And outside the tourism sector is facing today. Especially on the domestic political situation, which affects the confidence of foreigners is quite high. May cause delay Or drop in tourist arrivals. To the south is the first in some time.
ReplyDeleteImpact and tourism. Primarily by external factors The situation
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Including the southern part of the country. As well as economic issues, both within and outside the country as well.
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Corresponding to each of the different scenarios all the time.
So in short, it is essential that the business sector. The tourism industry will have to adapt. To expand to a wider market base. Not only penetrate the foreign tourists. But will be expanded to other regional tourist Thailand addition, the government agencies involved. And tourism industry in the area, it is absolutely essential to accelerate the understanding of the political situation in Thailand is today. And build confidence to happen soon. Parallel with the creation of the image of tourism, so tourists come to recognize. And publicity promoting tourism activities through various media around the world to create awareness. And attract tourists back soon.
Nattawan Henprasert
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ReplyDeleteConflict of Thailand adversely affect the tourism industry because of fear of risk on safety. Which affect the number of tourists dropped the course and also affect the foreign artists who will open the concert in Thailand. I think that TAT should give tourism advertising in the same, not Bangkok but it is provincial. Because not everyone in Bangkok is not safe. Foreigners make sure they are safe can reduce the risk. Because otherwise Travelers will evaluate alternativesMay change new destinations by choosing instead to neighboring Thailand.
ReplyDeleteMr. Ritirong Chusillapakijjarone
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The situation in Thailand is risky to tourists staying nearby protest sites. Although the tourists are protected by the Thai Tourism Authority, it is not able to fully look after all the tourists. Thailand should stop its protests so that tourists can return to Thailand and generate cash flows.
ReplyDeleteนางสาวกนกวรรณ ศิริพิสุทธิวิมล 5502295 SEC.01
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ReplyDeleteA fresh wave of massive anti-government protests kicked off in Bangkok is The situation in Thailand is vulnerable to tourists. But the Tourism Authority of Thailand remained adamant that the city was open for business and has put in place several measures to ensure a warm welcome and safe journey. In addition to the tourist care centers and units, TAT set up tourist help desks at several BTS skytrain and MRT subway stations that are manned by Tourist Police officers. Accommodation near the airports has also been reserved for tourists waiting or arriving late for their flights. and we should tourists recommend to other safe place.
ReplyDeletePanumas Pindesh
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Political situation of Thailand. There is significant risks for internationa tourists,the tourism authority of thailand established although measures are sure to be welcomed and safely protected. but i think although despite the various measures but what always happen best way to avoid the area of the protests as possible,For the safety of yourself,and promote tourism in the province to be more representative. To a positive image of the country it self. because if anything happens. it makes the country look bad in the eyes of the world.
ReplyDelete5502241 Daleela Kaday TRM319 Sec01
Risk is the political turmoil trigger in international tourists is awareness about political news. And the fear of harm to themselves. I think No, these measures done by TAT cannot help lessen the perceived risk because political turmoil in our country is still not settled. It also has a severe concussion and as every day. The best thing to manage tourists' risk is political settlement And creating a brand image for the country in a new light to tourists ensuring.
ReplyDeletePhiphatphong Phewklieng
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Risk is the political turmoil trigger in international tourists is safe to travel in Bangkok because have the protests.
ReplyDeleteI think these measures done by TAT can help lessen the perceived risk and make travelers feel at ease. Bet these measures can't help lessen the perceived risk for some of travelers who concerns about safety. That is, measure done by TAT can help lessen the perceived risk but can't help to 100%.
If the protest is not resolved. The percrived risk was also the tourists, of course. because news of Thailand is disseminated quickly.
Pornchanok Lueangrungsub 5402569 sec.01
Protests against big government as the risk of travel for tourists. Tourism Authority of Thailand and are part of the Help on the perceived risk of travel for tourists. Several measures have been put in place to make sure to get a warm welcome and a safe trip. While the protests have been peaceful. And escalate into violence Embassy warns tourists to avoid areas with demonstrations and caution if in the vicinity of the protest rally. Aware of the environment and visitors today can seek assistance in the various facilities.
ReplyDeletePaphatsara Sritaeng 5405855 TRM.319 Sec.01
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ReplyDeleteI think the types of risk is the political turmoil trigger in international tourists is safety for tourists. I think TAT has help because I think it better more than didn't do anything and the most effective way to manage tourists' risk that I think is the goverment,TAT and all travel agent give an information for tourists where it has a protester or some place that not safe for tourists and these information must also update all the time too and tell tourists to go to north or south in Thailand instead if it possible. Have to give an advice or advertise about travelling in Thailand because Thailand still have a good and beautiful place in many place not only in Bangkok so TAT must creating a good image and good things in Thailand as soon as possible.
ReplyDeleteKritlada Thapanapark 5405893
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ReplyDeleteRisk of anti-government protests kicked off by Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban. In six areas of downtown Bangkok and one government center it is trigger in international tourists.
DeleteI think these measures done by TAT help lessen the perceived risk because have coordination with public and private entities of all people involved for help international tourists. However it help for a bite because have many information;News,blogs and website in the online-social. People who can post the truth or the wrong informations and freedom who see it.
I think most effective way to manage tourists' risk is should explain for situation for today to tourists. But the best way is stop the political protests.
5500387 Phuwanarin Chulapamornsri
I think tourist safety, News are risks for political turmoil trigger in international tourists because the wave of massive anti-government protests kicked off in Bangkok and it's sound like so dangerous so, they effect to tourist. And Yes, I think TAT help lessen the perceived risk but it's not at all "Our aim is to ensure safety and convenience to tourists while traveling within Bangkok and to and from both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang international airports during the current ongoing anti-government demonstrations" aim's TAT and they use city’s public infrastructure, including city buses and vans, BTS skytrain, MRT subway and the airport rail link for this help it just help the face but not the right way. They should give information more than now in the internet, news ,social online or etc. let tourist know now, what's happen in Bangkok and say the truth. have the prepare for be convenient for tourist. And most effective way to manage tourists' risk follow by my thinking is continue to issue daily situation updates to keep tourists and the tourism industry abreast of any changes.
ReplyDeleteChonticha Jaiyen 5404813 TRM 319 Sec.01
Thai 's political turmoil caused a risk of decline in number of international tourist. TAT measure should be able to reduce these risks to a little extend as tourists are normally too concerned of precarious situation that they do not understand these are no most effective way what so ever that could cure this risks as the political situation is swinging up and down. One thing that could be done should be the reconciliation of government and the protesters
ReplyDeleteBorrijit Chaiyapat trm319 sec01 5404570
I think Political impact now have affect tourism directly. TAT measure should be able to reduce these risks. is Should reassure tourists about safety in tourism in Thailand as possible . By tagging the danger that the protesters , as well as the train stations that nameplate . A protest near the station which should have been avoided getting any certain point or other is recommended attractions in the province to encourage foreign tourists like to travel to Chiang Mai, Phuket
ReplyDeleteNuntapat Ketwong trm 310 sec 01 5404703
Our aim is to ensure safety and convenience to tourists In thailand while traveling within Bangkok and to and from both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang international airports during the current ongoing anti-government demonstrations. Tourists need not be alarmed by the presence of security forces in Bangkok today TAT said in a situation update. More than police and military personnel will be deployed in important areas and at key state agencies in the capital to maintain peace and order. would continue to issue daily situation updates to keep tourists and the tourism industry abreast of any changes. Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to local news media reports.
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ReplyDeletemy opinion, Many countries in the world try warn they citizen to try avoid the area that have community , In the other way ,Thailand try to keep the situation in good side of view by ensure the safe and convenience to all tourists In Thailand and make every transportation can be opened and every corner of the city. More police and military personnel will be deployed in important areas and also be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to news media reports.
I think the types of risk is the political turmoil trigger in international tourists is safety for tourists that's a reason to make traveler be hesitate to travel in Thailand and may travel decision to neighboring countries. TAT should be able to reduce these risks. TAT must creating a good image and good things in Thailand as soon as possible and promote other destination because this risk is in only Bangkok but Thailand has many beautiful destination. And the best way for this problem I think government and the protesters could be done the reconciliation.
ReplyDeletePATCHARAPORN CHUMKUM ID.5405288
The political turmoil that tourists was not certain about the safety of life and property if tourist arrivals in Thailand. Visitors will get to know the risk types, such as Physical Risks, Psychological Risks, and Social Risks.
ReplyDeleteNo, I think TAT can’t help lessen the perceived risk because News reports of the foreign media. Presented the impact event that occurred, as well as a warning from the Embassy of each country. That makes it possible for tourists to come and make sure no hesitate to arriving tourists in Thailand. I think the most effective way to manage tourists' risk is the words of foreign tourists in Thailand In order to realize the risk of more reduced.
Kittiwat Chattong ID5500756 TRM319 SEC01
political situation increases continuous in Thailand. That situation affects to several aspects such as economy,politics and especially tourism. Because of many traveler think that the visiting in Thailand has high risk. Therefore,we should advice traveler to travel in other province in Thailand because other province has safe more Bangkok and help promoting tourism of Thailand
ReplyDeleteChanakan Udompon 5502296
As anti-government protesters vow to "shut down" Bangkok. Conflict of Thailand are affect to tourism industry because to tourists is feeling not safety went tourists come to Thailand. Although the Thai economy has been quite resilient to domestic political turmoil over the last decade, the deep political divisions are increasing the risks of a much uglier downside. the tourist care centers and units, TAT set up tourist help desks at several BTS skytrain and MRT subway stations that are manned by Tourist Police officers. Accommodation near the airports has also been reserved for tourists waiting or arriving late for their flights.
ReplyDelete5500490 Kanyanat Tongsakun TRM319 sec:01
A fresh wave of massive anti-government protests kicked off in Bangkok. Conflict of Thailand are affect to tourism industry because to tourists concern to come to Thailand. TAT and tourists police collaborate should give tourists advertising about some where else not only Bangkok to visit. If the tourists would like to come to Bangkok addition to the tourists care centers and units, TAT set up tourists help desks at several BTS sky train and MRT subway stations that are manned by tourists police officer.
ReplyDelete5500489 Kanyapat Tongsakun TRM319 sec:01
I think the types of risk is the political turmoil trigger and damaging on the economy. The foreigners may be reluctant to travel to Thailand because of the risk of violence from the political situation. And the government can not fix the problem. So we should handle the problem quickly for give travelers confidence in Thailand.
ReplyDelete5403507 Thanayut Jaingamkun sec01
The situation risky in Thailand is a fresh wave of massive anti-government and the protest was born in Bangkok.The situation protest make tourists worry in the journey into the country. Which the Tourism Authority of Thailand has taken measures to maintain the safety of travelers.I think that the various measures of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Can reduce the risk to tourists. But for me,I think they should make a statement on the Thai tourism authority tourism to that situation as a tourist and what measures to take care of tourists.The tourists to understand the at more And don't worry to safety Because there are various measures out care.
ReplyDelete5501961 นายกิตติชัย ชุมช่วย TRM319 Sec01
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ReplyDeleteThe political situation in Thailand is impacting the travel industry because of fears about security risks. I think that not all areas are risk, we can guide tourists travel to various locations without risk and I think that these measures will make travelers feel at risk reduction or risk tolerance. But it may be more likely to change destinations to neighboring countries. TRM319 Sec01 5504079 นายธีรชัย มิตรประทาน
DeleteTypes of risk for tourists are Large-scale protests took place in six areas of downtown Bangkok and one government center Monday, and were largely peaceful. TAT described the demonstrations as having a “festival vibe,” and assured visitors that life in Bangkok and throughout Thailand “continues as per usual.”
ReplyDeleteI think the most effective way to manage tourists risk is TAT working with the Tourist Police, Immigration Bureau, Metropolitan Police Bureau, Railway Police Unit, Tourism Council of Thailand, Thai Hotels Association, Road Passenger Transport Association and Association of Thai Travel Agents to ensure all involved in the tourism industry were united in their efforts.
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Due to the political instability, a number of risks would trigger in the international tourists. For example, the anti-government protesters and their mission to shut Bangkok down would worry the tourists about their safety and convenience and the fact that the protests have continued to wander around, occupying main roads and street would jam the traffic throughout the city, making the tourist industry less desirable for foreigners and would impact Thai tourist industry quite badly.
ReplyDeleteAccording to the measures TAT has announced to help lessen the risks, I think those measures would be useful because the foreign tourists would be able to seek helps or advice from those tourist care centers, units and help desks. This would make them feel safer during their stay. Also, that TAT has suggested the tourists to utilize the public transportation like BTS and MRT would be a great way to avoid wasting their time in the jammed traffic caused by the protesters.
However, TAT has claimed that the situation in Bangkok has been rather peaceful with a ''festive vibe'' protest.
Lastly, according to my own opinion, the most effective way to manage tourists's risks would be to fix the current troubled situation Bangkok has been having from the bottom of the problem which is the messy political situations. The sooner political problems get solved, the better Thai tourist industry expand.
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In my opinion The current political situation is affecting confidence and the arrival of foreign travel a lot. Because the violence and the government still does not fix these problems, although TAT will try to build confidence and make visitors feel welcome and safe. But mostly, they may be hesitant to travel to Thailand. The best way is that government must play a role in the solution to solve it. As well as made the world that the problem is not fatal than other countries, and to make this problem end soon.
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5400846 kamontip pandee
The protest has affected the country greatly, I think they should make an ad about some of the other not only. But Bangkok to visit If tourists want to come to Bangkok, and tourists who care centers and agencies, the Tourism Authority of Thailand gives travelers set up desk several BTS Skytrain and MRT subway stations manned by tourist police officers.
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5504218 Sana Nakwan
The political turmoil trigger in international tourists is the safety risk.In my opinion these measures that done by TAT help can perceived this safety risk.The most effective way to manage tourist's risk is set up tourists care centers.
ReplyDeleteThunchutika Buarin 5405814
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I think the types of risk is the political turmoil trigger and damaging on the economy. The foreigners may be reluctant to travel to Thailand because of the risk of violence from the political situation. And the government can not fix the problem. So we should handle the problem quickly for give travelers confidence in Thailand.
ReplyDeleteMr.Korakoch Suwannawat 5404623 Trm319 sec01
1.Protest and conflict in Thailand can effect many business and commerce, especially travel and hotel business. Since the clutter in Bangkok, many tourist avoid to travel in Bangkok. The number of hotel reservation near protest area are decrease rapidly. Moreover protest and conflict in Thailand effect the stability and reliability of Thailand. Although tourist afraid and avoid to travel in Bangkok, another areas in Thailand are available for tourist any way. TAT should give an advice the tourist to travel in another area instead.
ReplyDeleteMr.Jirachat Rujirachatkul Trm319 sec01
A fresh wave of massive anti-government protests kicked off in Bangkok is the political turmoil trigger in international tourists. In my opinion, these measures done by TAT help lessen the perceived risk because of tourist help desks at several BTS skytrain and MRT subway stations that are manned by Tourist Police officers which are set up by TAT are useful and make convenience to tourists while traveling within Bangkok. And the most effective way to manage tourists' risk is giving more information to tourists that Thailand has too many destination to travel except protest areas.
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ReplyDeleteI think type of risk is Psysical risk and Psychological risk because tourists might worried about their safety and violence from protest because some road was closed by protester are main road or some road are tourists attraction near protest.
DeleteAbout measures by TAT doesn't help lessen the perceived risk because news around the world still report about violence in BKK. The embassy not just US advise their citizens don't come to Thailand, the way to manage tourists' risk Thailand should promote others tourist attraction like Phuket, Krabi or Chiangmai. But idea about police and military personnel will be deployed in important areas and at key state agencies in the capital to maintain peace and order it's was good idea to make sure tourists will safe from any violence.
Pantaree Seah 5405778
The problem in Thailand were start because pressuring Prime Minister Yingluck when the government attempted to force through a political amnesty bill that would have enabled the return of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra. who were a brother of Yingluck.Thaksin now lives in self-imposed exile in Dubai to avoid a prison term, though he argues his punishment was politically motivated. This is why the protests are happening. The protests come together with the risk. Type of risk is a potential security risk. Foreign tourists are the target of terrorists because it's a effect for confidence from organizations of various countries in the world. I thing the helping from TAT not help lessen the percieved risk. The most effective way to manage tourist's risk is moving all tourist to another attraction and make sure there is protests can't come. Then close only Bangkok for protests. To build confidence The government should send a letter to the embassy about how they working to protect security risk for tourist.
ReplyDeleteนายจักรพงษ์ บัวสี 5501099 sec 01
In thailand have many congregate. The situation in Thailand is vulnerable to foreign tourists so much as to be protected from the Tourism Authority of Thailand, it is still not safe anyway. protest events that have occurred in Thailand is a high risk that will make visitors afraid it will come to visit in Bangkok And tourists are inclined to choose a place to travel to neighboring countries or in the provinces instead.
ReplyDeleteMr. Akachon Inporld Trm319 Sec.01 5404364
The risks from the political turmoil trigger for international tourists are life safety and asset protection. I think the measures can help little lessen for the perceived risk. The measures do anything by ATA. The ATA give ensure for tourists by working with Tourists Police, Immigration Bureau, Metropolitan Police Bureau, Railway Police Unit, Tourism Council of Thailand, Thai Hotels Association, Road Passenger Transport Association and Association of Thai Travel Agents. They try to give right information for tourists but very difficult because the information from them is oppose information of other country. Because Thailand has this problem long time it makes tourists can’t ensure travel and business in Thailand. They change destination for travel. Thailand will be have big problem with tourists industry. The most effective way to manage tourist's risk is give right information about risk. Make tourists understand risk not have all in country. It has some area and not all of Bangkok too. Present about travel destination has safety and asset protection. The government should send a letter to the embassy about risk and tell them how Thailand working to protect security risk for tourist. I think if we can do same this according Thailand will be lessen the risk for tourists.
ReplyDeleteMiss Onarnin Auimae TRM319 SEC01 ID5501956
the political turmoil trigger in international tourists' risk is a rumor which went through all around the world about demonstration in Thailand. Some of news resources are untrustworthy and distort the truth of what really has been happening. I find it interfered Thailand's economics as tourists have lost their confidence to visit our country on their holidays. They should create image in tourism industry Also recommends attractions for tourists to realize know also restore sights again Is not in the area of the congregation And also suggest paths with the assembly To prevent the tourists into the assembly.
ReplyDeleteNithinat Chatthananan 5403122
I think that the political risk has a large impact. Travel and confidence in travelers to enter the country. Because of political violence by the government a long lasting correction of dissatisfaction for not seriously. Make tourists feel unsafe in my life and body. Thus most tourists to travel to the country side instead.
ReplyDeleteNatthaporn Nonnoi 5501959 TRM319 sec01
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ReplyDeleteRisk categories of travelers to get news about Thailand TAT for various communication alerts are not tourists . Some tourists to know about it from some of the protesters . I think that should be used to change the destination of the tourists coming into the area with the band , go to another place where a tourist attraction known as the Sea of southern Thailand.
ReplyDeleteRUNGTIWA KHEANWANG ID.5502604TRM319SEC.01
The political turmoil it make international tourists afraid about the safety of life and anxiety to traveling to Thailand. Someone avoid to travel in Thailand but instead to traveling to neighboring countries.
ReplyDeleteNo, because international tourists the perceived news and information protests from international media to the violence that occurred. Accordingly, the TAT announced that Thailand is safe and able to travel normally will not help reassure the tourists.
I think we need to do advertising media. interviewed by international tourists visiting Thailand now. And they confirmed that Thailand can visit as normal and absolute safety.
นางสาวพิจิตรา ปัญญาวงค์ ID:5500458 TRM319 Sec.01
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ReplyDeleteI think the types of risk is the political turmoil trigger in international tourists is safety for tourists. the TAT has help to manage tourists' risk and lessen the perceived risk.TAT use city’s public infrastructure, including city buses and vans, BTS skytrain, MRT subway and the airport rail link for this help it just help. They should give information more than now in the internet, news ,social online or etc. let tourist know now,what's happen in Bangkok.TAT and all travel agent give an information for tourists where it has a protester or some place that not safe for tourists. Have to give an advice or advertise about travelling in Thailand. Thailand still have a good and beautiful place in many place not only in Bangkok so TAT must creating a good image and as soon as possible.
ReplyDelete5405812 pattapon chomyim
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ReplyDeleteI think that's a risk the safety of tourists.TAT use city’s public infrastructure, including city buses and vans, BTS skytrain, MRT subway and the airport rail link for this help it just help. I find it interfered Thailand's economics as tourists have lost their confidence to visit our country on their holidays.Thailand has this problem long time it makes tourists can't ensure travel and business in Thailand. They change destination for travel.I thing the helping from TAT not help lessen the perceived risk. The most effective way to manage tourist's risk is moving all tourist to another attraction and make sure there is protests can't comThe government should send a letter to the embassy about risk and tell them how Thailand working to protect security risk for tourist. I think if we can do same this according Thailand will be lessen the risk for tourists.
DeleteIn my opinion The risks from the political turmoil trigger for international tourists are safety and protection tourists. I think these measures done by TAT can help lessen the perceived risk because t was working with the Tourist Police, Immigration Bureau, Metropolitan Police Bureau, Railway Police Unit, Tourism Council of Thailand, Thai Hotels Association, Road Passenger Transport Association and Association of Thai Travel Agents to ensure all involved in the tourism industry were united in their efforts. I think this situation maybe better more than didn’t do anything
ReplyDeleteName Sarawadee Torwiwat 5405056 TRM319
In my opinion The political situation in Thailand is high risk. Despite these security measures by various landmarks such as Suvarnabhumi Airport , Don Mueang airport . , Train stations , government buildings By Tourist police officers. But the political situation caused foreign tourists was a reluctance to travel in Thailand.What would make a better image of the country . Is to stop the protest , and the two sides should negotiate peace . For the safety of the nation and the economy improved.
ReplyDelete5404137 Ratchadaporn Kiewprom
I think the type of risk is the political turmoil trigger in international tourists is safety about tourists. TAT try to explain to tourists that they can travel in Bangkok in usual situation because we have tourists care at both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang international airports and is also working with many association to take care of tourists. TAT described the demonstrations as having a festival vibe. I think this measure is not work in fact the government or TAT can’t control situation in usual because some of protesters have resulted in injury and death by violence. So effective way to manage tourists risk TAT should tell to tourists that now situation in Bangkok is not safe for tourists but you can travel in the north or south of Thailand instead because Thailand have many beautiful place not only in Bangkok.
ReplyDeleteนาย อาทิตย์ จินดาพร 5405479 TRM 319 Sec01
The safety of the tourists is the political trumoil trigger in international tourists and I think those measures done by TAT can help just a little bit lessen the perceived risk because we cannot really manage our image of dangerous of our country after the bad political situation until the bad situation finished Although the TAT try to explain and made many measures to let all tourists of every countries know that Thailand is still safety to take a tour. For examples, when we are the tourists who would like to take a tour in other country such as Egypt (in bad political situation period), the area that is very dangerous to go is just only some areas not all areas but this is the perceived risk that convince ourselves to not to travel to Egypt. This is why we don’t go to any countries that have the bad political situation.
ReplyDeleteFor my most effective way to manage tourists’ risk is to make a center of tourism to be an assistant helping all the tourists as usual and for the other tourists that have planned to come to Thailand, other areas like Phuket, Krabi, Chiang-mai and others still safety to go, don’t worry, but I really know that it would help just a little bit the things we should make it done is to make a situation goes well as usual.
นาย นูฮัน ภู่ไหมทอง 5404895 TRM319 SEC: 01
In my opinion, a fresh wave of massive anti-government protest has extremely affect on Thailand tourism because most tourist is afraid of the violence that causes from the demonstration and the clash between protesters and policemen. For TAT's suggestion, I think it is useful for the tourist that travels in Thailand and it informs the tourist about transportations and hotels or even calling hotlines. I think the most effective way to deal with tourists' risk is avoiding to take the tourist to the place nearing the demonstration. If the tourist want to go shopping at any luxurious shopping center or want to see how the mob is, tour guide should take care the tourist safely every step and also suggest the way to do when having emergency situation.
ReplyDeleteLuksana Howong 5400364
- I think the types of risk. That is the Recognition informations of tourists. political turmoil and damage the economy in Thailand.
ReplyDelete- Not ,They not be done. I think TAT can’t help lessen the perceived informations risk of tourists. Because News reports of the foreign media. Presented the impact event that occurred, as well as a warning from the Embassy of each country.
- I think the most effective way to manage tourists' risk is the Being told per of tourists together or to providing information within of embassy per tourists. In order to realize reduction of risk.
Natthawut Kubkatog 5503778 Trm319 Sec.01
From the massive anti-government protests kicked off in Bangkok.I think the risk(s) is the political turmoil trigger in international tourists is safety and convenience to tourists while traveling within Bangkok. So, TAT set up tourist help desks at several BTS skytrain and MRT subway stations that are manned by Tourist Police officers to ensure safety and convenience to tourists. Although TAT measures have tourist care center to ensure safety, but I think it does not increase the reliability to tourists because nothing is 100% secure. Although the situation not severe like other countries but there are people fall victim from attacks on anti-government protest. So, I think TAT choose warning tourists to avoid visiting areas near protest in BKK until the situation improves.
ReplyDelete5403617 Kesinee Nuamjarit
I think that kind of risk is political . What travelers , foreign tourists want is safety . Tourist tries to explain to tourists that they can travel in Bangkok area . In normal circumstances , because we have people on both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang International Airport, and also works with many associations to take care of . I think that this measure can not control the situation correctly. Because some of the protesters were injured and killed in the violence . Therefore, an effective way to manage the risk of it is tat to tourists should be told that the situation in Bangkok is not safe for tourists. But you can travel in the North , South, East and Northeast of Thailand instead. Because Thailand has many tourism resources . A beautiful strange interesting not only in Bangkok.
ReplyDeleteนางสาวภารวี อยู่จุ้ย รหัสนักศึกษา 5405167 TRM319 sec 01
The most effective way to manage tourists 'risk is there are strict a security and coordinate with Tourists Police. There are public relations in the importance area for help tourists about road passenger,hotel and association of travel agent for give information for tourists. Example, TAT set up tourist help desks at several BTS Allyson and MRT subway stations that are manned by Tourist Police officers.
ReplyDeleteนายภาพันธ์ ศุขโรจน์ 5502237 TRM 319 Sec 01
I think conflict of Thailand.Adversely affect the tourism industry and don't safety. Reduction of tourist and then make tourist change destination to another province in Thailand because Thailand has a lot of beautiful tourist attraction such as southern of Thailand has many beach.However government must deal with this problem for tourism return to normal.
ReplyDeleteKesinee tongboonkua 5500730 section 01
In my opinion. The political that tourist not certain about not safely life and property if tourist came to Thailand and have affect to the economy and hospitality industry. Also make confidence to tourist and recommend tourist attraction in another province and then make tourists understand to risk not have all in country in Thailand and not all of Bangkok solve the problem as soon as possible.
ReplyDeletePanisa nelkhieo 5402776 section 01
Provide care and support until the install center in tourist destinations including the BTS and the MRT. In addition. traveler can get help by calling the hotline.I think that the risks of traveling to Thailand in the risk accepted by the relevant agencies need to make a good image in tourism as a gathering and invite them to come and confidence in the country's situation.I think that those are the sections on administration tat should introduce tourist attractions in the province in Thailand.Whether ecotourism. Beach natural, history of place acropolis. Which of these places away from the protests. Travel may feel that there is less risk.
ReplyDeleteSikarinrat Rangtidtor
Provide care and support until the install center in tourist destinations including the BTS and the MRT. In addition. traveler can get help by calling the hotline.I think that the risks of traveling to Thailand in the risk accepted by the relevant agencies need to make a good image in tourism as a gathering and invite them to come and confidence in the country's situation.I think that those are the sections on administration tat should introduce tourist attractions in the province in Thailand.Whether ecotourism. Beach natural, history of place acropolis. Which of these places away from the protests. Travel may feel that there is less risk.
ReplyDeleteSikarinrat Rangtidtor 5403126 Sec.01
I think the risk is the political turmoil trigger in international tourists is safety about tourists. TAT try to explain to tourists that they can travel in Bangkok in the usual situation ,but if it in the emergency suituation tourists must be in the safety place such as outside bkk, the hotel etc. If the tourist doesn't get any conviniens, we have tourists care at both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang international airports. I think this measure is not work, so effective way to manage tourists risk TAT should tell to them that now situation in Bangkok is not safe for tourists but you can travel in the north or south of Thailand or in other part of thailand such as the west Kanjanaburi etc.
ReplyDelete5502477 Chookkanon Asvasatapornpoon TRM319 Sec01
not to dare to come in, so the race should be used to create the page, or encourage foreigners to understand and believe in our country. This is because if there's a lot more fro how much money will be coming into our country even more.
ReplyDeleteWitsanu Sukmoonsiri 5502223
I think A fresh wave of massive anti-government protests kicked off in Bangkok is the risk of travel for tourists. Has a huge impact on tourists and foreign tourists come here . Make tourists choose to vacation in Thailand. Fear of adverse effects did not improve on their own. A significant risk to their lives . Which affect tourism to the economy of Thailand is huge. How to deal with the risks of tourists by the Tourism Authority of Thailand. It can help reduce the risk recognition method . But may not the best way . The government must take control of the situation that occurred in the country and the media. It is what helped bring news to spread evenly . Travelers, situational awareness that changes correctly . And monitoring of various Reduce the risk to the distorted perception . Of mouth or through the media .
ReplyDeleteKumphirada Khemnoo 5404699 sec.01
Impact and tourism. Primarily by external factors The situation
ReplyDeleteDomestic political unrest Unrest in the south. Catastrophe all across the world.
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Kasama Sakornnoi 5409383
I think the types of risk is the political turmoil trigger in international tourists is safety for tourists. In my opinion The political situation in Thailand is high risk. Despite these security measures by various.
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