Thailand showcases local experiences in Hua Hin, Phetchaburi
AS PART of a strategy to offer unique Thai experiences and introduce visitors to the Sufficiency Economy philosophy of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Tourism Authority of Thailand recently arranged a familiarisation trip for media representatives from nine Asian countries to Phetchaburi and Prachuap Kiri Khan.
The aim was to give them the opportunity to explore the charming way of life of these popular coastal provinces.
Yuthasak Supasorn, governor of TAT, said that heading south two hours from Bangkok, this Amazing Thailand Amazing Experience offers travellers a the media contingent, taken two hours south of Bangkok, had the chance to experience the local way of life and learn how rural people have adapted King Rama IX’s Sufficiency Economy philosophy into their lives and in doing so enhance their livelihoods.
The visitors saw activities such as agriculture, rearing cattle and the making of local products. At Phetchaburi’s Hoob Krapong Learning Centre, which is the first model cooperative village in Thailand to |promote the self-sufficiency ideals of the late King, |they learned how villagers worked together to |ensure the community thrives and produces enough food for use and to sell by using innovative farming techniques.
The media group learned how locals employ a well-known commercial crop, asparagus, to earn a living.
They also visited the Chang Hua Man Royal Project, which experiments with crops and soils to improve crop yields nationwide.
On their return, they explored some of Hua Hin’s modern shopping opportunities by visiting the New Blueport Hua Hin Resort Mall. The evening was spent shopping for souvenirs in Hua Hin’s bustling night market.
“There are so many unique traditions and customs in every district of Thailand, and these can now be explored by visitors,” Yuthasak said.
“We invite the world to experience unique local traditions and hospitality and another side of our nation.”
