Prime Minister flies to Chiang Mai to join Loi Krathong – “Ink” walks the market, pushing “Soft Power”

The Prime Minister flies to Chiang Mai. Participate in the Loi Krathong ceremony Yi Peng month tradition Before going to the government inspection area, “Ink” Pae Thongthan walked the “Khlong Mae Kha” market, pushing soft power, pointing out good ideas for “cat pants” – while people asked for selfies.

At 6:30 p.m. on November 28, 2023 in Chiang Mai Province, Ms. Pae Thongthan Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party (PAT), wore traditional clothing and walked the Mae Kha Canal Market. Mueang Chiang Mai District The Mae Kha Khlong Market is considered one of the popular tourist attractions for tourists in Chiang Mai Province that reflects the unique way of life of the Lanna people. To develop into soft power With Mr. Nanat Hongchuwet, registrar of party members, PAD, as an advisor. Minister of Tourism and Sports and Mr. Chakkraphon Tangsutthitham, former Chiang Mai MP, as Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister Join in walking the market. There were people who came and asked to take pictures. And ask for a selfie too.

Then Ms. Pae Thongthan said that it was her first time coming to the Mae Kha Canal. The atmosphere is very good. During the festival there will be a lot of people especially. But personally, I think that even if it’s not festival time, it’s still worth visiting. It’s not that hot. Even though Chiang Mai has a hot summer But at night it’s not hot. At Khlong Mae Kha there are both activities. and many cute shops If you want to connect it to soft power, you can connect it to every subject. But he sees it as another place that makes foreigners or Thai people come to experience its cuteness. Similar to Otaru’s Japan Even though it’s not winter But you can come and visit.

When asked if Chiang Mai is already one of the tourist destinations, what can be done to make other festivals such as Yi Peng Festival gain attention? And it attracts foreign tourists in the same way as the Songkran festival. Ms. Pae Thongthan said that tourists already know about the Loy Krathong festival. Although not as famous as Songkran Festival But the Soft Power Committee will make the Loy Krathong festival more familiar to foreign tourists. For example, Candle burning event with fire in Sukhothai province It was organized in a big way and there were many tourists joining in. If you observe social media, you will find that more and more people know each other and Chiang Mai Province is the same today where there is a Yi Peng event. This will be work that people will be impressed by. And this year it has been promoted by the government and private sectors, which is the start of fireworks to make people understand and know more about Loy Krathong. And it will definitely make sure that next year there will be even more tourists coming to visit the Loy Krathong Festival.

Ms. Pae Thongthan further said that from now until the New Year Festival, there will be 3,000 events organized by the government and private sectors together, but the big event will be during the New Year Festival held at the same time in every province across the country. country This will be a collaboration between the government and the private sector to help promote And it will be an enjoyable countdown. As for the Songkran Festival, from the original 3-4 days, we will organize the Songkran Festival for the entire month of April to be a Summer Festival in April.

When asked about the decrease in Chinese tourists, how will the problem be solved to bring Chinese tourists back? Ms. Pae Thongthan said that the police have gone to the area. and talk to promote and understand Chinese tourists Because many stories are rumours, while Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance I talked with Chinese officials to confirm that Thailand was safe. and ready for Chinese tourists to travel The private sector will help promote that Thailand is safe, lovely, kind and has an interesting culture.

When asked about the popularity of “elephant pants” that has spread to many provinces until there are “cat pants” from Nakhon Ratchasima Province and other patterns, Ms. Pae Thongthan said that it would be a good idea if there were all 77 provinces. I will collect it completely. I want to support it. I have to see if I can support it. I have to see what the plan is to support this matter. Personally, when I saw it, I really liked it.

While the reporter reported that After walking through the Mae Kha market, Ms. Pae Thongthan will travel to join the Loi Krathong ceremony. and watch the large krathong procession contest Compete for the Royal Cup At the Chiang Mai Yi Peng Festival, year 2023, at the Chiang Mai Municipality Office, Chang Moi Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai District, together with Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. who came to inspect government work in Chiang Mai Province between 28-29 Nov.

Meanwhile, at 7:45 p.m., the Prime Minister and his delegation departed from Military Airport 2, Wing 6 (Bor. 6), Don Mueang, Bangkok, to Chiang Mai Province. To participate in the Loi Krathong ceremony and watch the large krathong procession contest to compete for the royal trophy At the Yi Peng Festival in Chiang Mai, year ’66, the Prime Minister wore a traditional long-sleeved shirt.