Culture Minister Sukumol Kunplome says it’s
the responsibility of all Thais to cooperate in restoring remains of the
historic city of Ayutthaya.
Staff reporters
Politicians and local business leaders raised 850,000
baht to help restore ancient ruins damaged by floods in Ayutthaya.
The Dec. 21 charity dinner at the Zign Hotel was
organized by the Banglamung and Pattaya governments, Eastern Thai Hotel
Association, Pattaya Business & Tourism Association, Union of Pattaya
Entrepreneurs, Pattaya Expats Club, Lions Clubs, and Rotary Clubs. Each
table cost 15,000 baht.
Organizers said it was the responsibility of all
Thais to cooperate in restoring remains of the historic city, as they
are key symbols of Siamese history, art and culture, as well as a key
source of tourism revenue.
Among the guests at the Sidella Balloon were Culture
Minister Sukumol Kunplome, Banglamung District Chief Chawalit
Saeng-Uthai, Pattaya Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh, PBTA President Wiwat
Pattanasin and Pattaya Business Confederation President Sa-nga
Kijsamret.
