Vittaya Yoondorn
Thailand’s four Eastern Seaboard provinces are
promoting the area to tourists by offering low-cost hotels and other
deals during a beachfront festival in Pattaya through Friday evening.
Officials from Chonburi, Rayong, Chantaburi and Trat
launched the 5th Eastern Fair on Beach Road Aug. 2. It ends 11 p.m. Aug.
5.
Themed “Colorful East, Color Your Life,” the festival
showcases businesses from Koh Chang to Koh Larn, Koh Samet to Koh Kood.
Organizers Image Holiday (Thailand) said both Thai and foreign tourists
would find something to interest them.
Culture Minister Sukumol Kunplome opened the event. A
parade and art and culture show followed with performances about
eastern-region fishermen and Muay Thai boxing.
