Pattaya City officials extended a warm welcome to the Chinese square dance champions on Tuesday, January 9, marking a strategic move to boost tourism and instil assurance for elderly Chinese tourists. It was Siwat Boongerd, Pattaya’s Deputy Permanent Secretary, who greeted the Chinese victors of the square dance contest during a ceremony at Pattaya Beach.
This welcoming event was not just a symbol of hospitality, but it was a strategic partnership between Pattaya City and Sichuan TV with a primary goal to promote Pattaya’s allure to older folks from China. The partnership enabled a team of 20 Chinese square dance champions, triumphant contenders from Sichuan TV’s Wu Wu Sheng Feng programme, to embark on a week-long expedition, spanning from January 6 to January 11, in the captivating land of Thailand.
The champions’ schedule included exploring several tourist hotspots along…
