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Thailand: Pattaya to be developed into "Tourism for All" city

Thai Chon Buri province and relevant organisations have collaborated to develop Pattaya into a city of "Tourism for All," by constructing facilities for the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Thailand: Pattaya to be developed into "Tourism for All" city ảnh 1 Pattaya to become a "Tourism for All" city (Source: Thailand.com)

Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - Chon Buri province of Thailandand relevant organisations have collaborated to develop Pattaya into a city of"Tourism for All," by constructing facilities for the elderly andpersons with disabilities. 

The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration(Public Organisation) and the Friendly Design For All Foundation of Thailand onMarch 1 launched a project to develop tourist sites under the concept ofTourism for All in Pattaya and its region.

The idea is to help everyone, regardless of their age and physical ability, totravel conveniently and safely. The concept of friendly design will be used todevelop the tourist sites. 

Minister of Tourism and Sports Weerasak Kowsurat and Minister of TransportArkhom Termpittayapaisith jointly presided over the opening ceremony of theproject in the province. 

Eighteen organisations in both the public and private sectorssigned an MoU on the establishment of Tourism for All tourist sites in theresort city.-VNA
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