Tourism Information Center and Roadside Rest Area Development
Details
| Project | TBD |
|---|---|
| Related Projects | - |
| Type | Loan |
| Sector | Industry and Trade |
| Country | Regional |
| Start | 2017 |
| End | - |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Last Edited | 05 Jul 2021 |
Funding
Project Description
The project is developing or improving tourism information centers at primary and secondary tourist attractions and will professionalize facilities management.
Progress (as of March 2021)
Ongoing. Activities integrated in transport, trade, SME-development, and other tourism projects.
Contacts
| Contact 1 | |
| Contact Name | Mr. Jens Thraenhart |
|---|---|
| Organization | Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) |
| jens@tourismmekong.org | |
| Contact 2 | |
| Contact Name | - |
| Organization | - |
| - | |
News and Multimedia
Tourists shop for items at the sprawling street market in Bangkok's Banglamphu district. Centered around Khao San Road, this neighborhood attracts the largest number of foreign tourists in the capital.
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Locals enjoy the greenery and open space afforded by the Sanam Luang, a public square just opposite Bangkok's Grand Palace. The Thai Fine Arts Department has listed Sanam Luang as a historical site in 1977.
Source: ADB Flickr
An ehtnic minority woman demonstrates traditional weaving at a cultural expo in Bangkok. Thailand's ethnic makeup is heavily obscured due to the hefty pressure of Thaification, Thai nationalism, and social pressure.
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Tourists and local passengers are waiting for an approaching BTS skytrain.
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Khaokoh Talaypu Resort, an example of eco-tourism. It is is located in the Khao Kho district, Phetchabun, Thailand.
Source: ADB Flickr
Mrs.Sukamol Jitsamorn, owner of Amazone Organic Farm in Phetchabun, Thailand, presents her finished products.
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Ho Chi Minh Square is the park in front of the city hall with the statue of Ho Chi Minh as tourists destination.
Source: ADB Flickr