Politicians, such as tourism decline accelerates in Thailand

This is certainly a recognition of the high and underestimate in any way, and proves there is more to the land of smiles as the eye.

Thailand and Scandinavia have long established a stable and profitable, with 378 387 Swedish tourists in Switzerland in 2007, generating somewhere in the region of 25 billion baht in sales.

14.4 million foreigners visited Thailand in 2007 alone, more than 45 different countries. The official figures for 2008 are TATbe released, but the mood suggests a slight decrease in the number of tourists because of the economic problems of the world.

The crisis is clearly a widespread problem that not every error on the part of Thailand as a major tourist destination in any way. And while businesses in Pattaya, Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai have noticed a decline in lower profits, it is still as usual and the tourists flock to Thailand four favorite touristRegions.

Mike Parry, a British expatriate owner of a bar in Phuket, said: "The island is still the place to be, and visitors from all over the world come to Phuket in bulk, spending a lot of money, and the vibrant atmosphere is still the same as always. To be honest, we start to an influx of visitors from more countries than ever notice. "

The majority of tourists from Western European countries and Australia to come, but in the last two years there was a dramaticIncrease in visitors from the Middle East, China, Korea and Japan. This is a growing market that is trying quickly to accommodate Emirates starting a new Airbus A380 service from Dubai to Bangkok Megajet Suvarnabhumi Airport. Chumpol Silpa-Archa, Minister for Sport and Tourism: "This launch reflects what the company expects to increase visitors to Thailand." TAT expect that visitors from the Middle East to 6.5% in 2009, Emirates and should get praisefor the oversight and vision.

All major airlines are doing their best to fight the global economic decline, offers value for money flights to encourage more to visit Thailand. For example, Qantas / British Airways are starting special rates for cheap tickets from Australia and the UK offer to Bangkok. From any major city in Australia are British Airways charge no more than 15 590 BHT, BHT and 23 650 round-trip flight from London to the economyTickets.

The U.S. tourist market is always a welcome prices for round-trip economy tickets to Bangkok. Northwest and Delta Air Lines offers tickets from U.S. cities like San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Portland, Las Vegas and San Diego for a minimum of 20,000 BHT. Salt Lake City to Bangkok in economy class tickets offered for the return of 26,500 BHT.

David Phelps, an American citizen, was on a visit to Thailand twice a yearin the last ten years said: "I had the intention to come to Thailand on vacation this year, with the value of the dollar and the economic problems, but the airlines and Thailand itself fall doing a lot of effort into the prices and. promote tourism, I decided my usual pilgrimage to this beautiful country that I make a lot of love. "

Repeat visitors more than a third of the tourism industry in Thailand and this is no accident. The magnetic attraction of theWonderful underrated country and its people and is the base of the tourism sector. Long-time visitors always joke: "No one visited Thailand again." This type of repeat visitors already know how the country is not so dependent on package tours and hotel bookings.

There is a 30% decline, the employment of the hotel, but when you consider that many return visitors, thus promoting self-catering short-term residentialinstead of hotel accommodation, the industry is still very healthy.

Vacation Home Rental company based Pattaya Apartments saw their numbers are a massive 32% over a period of two years and offers a fascinating insight into the evolving demographics of the tourism industry. Khun Nom, the owner of Thailand Thai Holiday Homes said: "We have many loyal customers and referrals because of the fact, give excellent value for money, parking is free for personal use and 24 hoursService. It seems that modern tourists prefer the privacy and freedom offered by a luxury villa for self catering. "

Whether you are a repeat visitor or a first timer, then Thailand is a tropical paradise par excellence, a rich culture and an electric atmosphere, where people fall in love at first sight. Many tourists visit the Kingdom for a number of reasons that a beach holiday, cultural excursions and diving conditions are incredibly beautiful with coralCliffs.

Many Western men fall in love with the country and smiling petite girls in particular. The feeling is mutual by Thai women, as a recent survey has shown. The women of the province in the northeast of the rural Isaan have long been known to marry Western men. involved in a recent survey of which 484 are women from the northern provinces have shown that a whopping 61% suggested that he marry like a Western man, not only for its wealth but also for the respect and loyaltyoffer women.

It does not matter what your reason for visiting Thailand, the country has shown tremendous resolve in the fight against the current economic problems in the world and to fight against the odds. Thailand will continue to receive awards as one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world for one simple reason. People love this fascinating country and its exotic culture, breathtaking landscapes and the friendly attitude of its inhabitants.