Thai battle ships, naval training camps to be open to Chinese visitors

Thailand plans to open battle ships for viewing by Chinese visitors, among other tourist attractions, under the so-called New Looks of Thailand campaign.

Deputy Tourism Authority of Thailand governor Srisuda Wanapinyosak said on Monday the tourism agency has suggested the navy to open some frigates or patrol boats, naval training camps and shooting ranges as tourist spots, especially for Chinese tourists from the mainland, under the New Looks of Thailand campaign.

Besides, the visitors will be encouraged to tend to promotional activity such as riding bicycles around Rattanakosin Island and along Chao Phraya River and learning to fold lotus leaves, among others, she said.

Up to 70 percent of all visitors from Chinese mainland is expected to come as Free Independent Traveler throughout this year, she said. Endit