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Former Thai capital Ayudhya recommended as riverine tourist spot

Xinhua, September 27, 2016 Adjust font size:

An official of central Thai province of Ayudhya, where the former national capital is located, on Tuesday urged authorities to promote their hometown as a riverine tourist spot to attract more visitors.

Provincial Chamber of Commerce chairman Kriangkrai Danchaivichit said besides being a World Heritage site, the province could attract a large number of tourists, especially foreign visitors.

There are historical sites, ancient Buddhist temples and cultural values for visitors to see at many riverine spots along Chao Phraya River, which is the country's largest river. There are also other waterways and canals which run through the central province, about 75 kilometers north of Bangkok, Kriangkrai said.

Many people travel by boat throughout Ayudhya where those riverine spots can become tourist spots, he said.

He said provincial authorities had not done enough to publicize local tourism potentials, especially in the eye of foreign tourists.

About 2,500 people are expected to attend the 34th conference of Provincial Chambers of Commerce in Ayudhya province, to be held on Nov. 25-27, during which a seminar entitled "Innovation Toward Thailand 4.0" will be held. Endit