Today’s a relaxing Saturday. Let’s talk about “tourists” who are rapidly increasing around the world. The Thai government really wants foreign tourists. Hoping to rely on income from tourists to revive the economy. To the point of entrusting my future to tourism. But people in many countries feel the opposite. They view foreign tourists as surplus. It is an obstacle to the way of life of people in the city and community. Compete for the use of limited resources Citizens in many cities around the world are increasingly dissatisfied with foreign tourists. Even a lovely country like “Japan” Japanese people are very dissatisfied with foreign tourists. In the future there may be some cities in Japan. You can stand up and oppose foreign tourists25. Last April, Venice, an important tourist attraction in Italy that Thai people know well, began using “Measures to limit the number of tourists” by collecting an entry fee of 5 euros per person, approximately 200 baht, for tourists aged 14 years and over who go on a day trip. You can travel from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After that time, you must leave the city immediately. Tourists who are caught secretly entering the city can be fined 50-300 euros, approximately 2,000-12,000 baht. As for tourists who travel to stay in hotels in Venice, which are very expensive. No need to pay the latest immigration fee. Kyoto city people Another very cute city in Japan. It is a city that many Thai people travel to. Kyoto residents are beginning to express their displeasure with foreign tourists. that makes the way of life and quality of life of the people of Kyoto worse Some tourists still have bad habits. Not respecting the rules and way of life of the Japanese, dissatisfaction with tourists who Kyoto city people Last expressed in February The past was to choose Mr. Koji Matsui as the new mayor. which he campaigned with the people of Kyoto saying will handle the problem Kyoto Prefecture has a population of 2.5 million people, but last year 3.2 million tourists flocked to Kyoto, while the public transportation system was unable to accommodate the number of people. A lot like this. Kyoto has only two subway lines and sufficient buses for city residents. But many tourists go. City residents have to stand and wait for a long time before getting on. Plus, she still had to squeeze into the car, Seira Yamagishi, a 24-year-old female employee in Kyoto. Gave an interview that The bus queue is very long. I usually don’t sit at all. Many tourists create problems for local people. I can’t say that. Tourism is good for Kyoto in 2022. The tourism business generated 1.1 trillion yen or 264,000 million baht in circulating money in Kyoto. But on the other hand, Many tourists, on the other hand, are causing problems in what Japan calls “tourism”. “Tourism Pollution” March, Kyoto Prefecture Local Council There was a resolution to prohibit tourists from visiting the Gion area. It is an area of restaurants and tea shops where geishas work. Only geishas, customers and locals are allowed entry. To protect the geisha from “Geisha paparazzi” and tourists who like to ask to take pictures with geisha wearing the latest kimono. Fujikawaguchiko City A large black screen, 2.5 meters high and 20 meters long, was created to block the beautiful view of Mount Fuji behind the Lawson convenience store. Because tourists don’t respect the rules. Ignoring traffic rules Littering garbage around Some people climb rooftops to take photos. In 2023, Japan has 25 million foreign tourists, 1 million of whom are Thai, generating income of 35.7 billion dollars and 1.28 trillion baht. But money is not as important as the quality of life of Japanese people. disappear One day, Japanese citizens may rise up and hold up “Tourist Go Home” signs like British people in the past. Today, “Ecotourism (Ecotourism)” is becoming popular, with few tourists but quality. Much better than tourists but without quality. “Wind Change direction.” Click to read the column. Additional “Thailand Notes”
