Deputy Foreign Minister of Thailand, Jakkapong Sangmanee, emphasised the government’s optimism about enhanced tourism and trade between Thailand and Kazakhstan. This follows the forthcoming signing of three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in April. Sangmanee, accompanied by the Tourism and Sports Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, led a delegation of Thai investors to Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, and its largest city, Almaty.
During their visit, the delegation explored various food manufacturing facilities and economic sites in Almaty and also visited the Shymbulak Mountain Resort, Central Asia’s largest ski resort. This was to gain insights into the country’s ecotourism promotion strategies.
Sangmanee spoke about the appeal of Kazakhstan’s ski resorts in attracting tourists during winter and highlighted the country’s growing…
