webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 PM opens Silom Walking Street BANGKOK (NNT) - To brighten the New Year holidays, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is piloting Walking Street venues on touristy roads in Bangkok, namely Silom, Yaowarat, and Khao San, featuring street food and vendors. Let’s look at some images from last evening when the Prime Minister officially launched the event on Silom Road. The Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha toured the pop up shops of street vendors and various other activities at the Silom Walking Street event on Silom Road, Bangkok, held to promote tourism, upgrade Thailand’s street food scene, stimulate the economy, and help low-income earners make some money. He said Bangkok remained the top global destination for the 4th consecutive year in a Mastercard survey of 200 cities. This provides opportunities for Thailand to increase tourism value, and provide memorable experiences to visitors who anticipate beautiful natural scenery, diverse and affordable food, many smiles, and peaceful destinations. The government is working to promote the country’s tourism competitiveness, as the tourism sector is a key revenue generator for Thailand, however tourist safety must remain a priority, said the Prime Minister, adding that this walking street campaign will be extended to other provinces starting from 22nd December in capable areas. From Silom Road, the Prime Minister took the MRT train to Wat Mangkorn station to visit Yaowarat Walking Street in Samphanthawong district promoting street food. Here, the Prime Minister sang various popular songs with event goers, wishing Thai people a happy new year. Let’s take a look at the scene with the Prime Minister joining the people in song. -- © Copyright NNT 2019-12-17 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXexpat Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Another market for Bangkok and it opens only one time per month (every 3rd Sunday). I guess a huge number of tourists will visit the city because this market. They should increase the airport.???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiBunny Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 I can remember Silom being closed on Sundays several years ago and, as I recall (unless it's the Alzheimers) it was every Sunday. It didn't last long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 should have invited a protest march to make it look really, really busy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Look at my flag I made it out of one of my old tunics ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey rat Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 The traffic in the area will be horrific. Can't wait.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patanawet Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, mickey rat said: The traffic in the area will be horrific. Can't wait.???? Good. Try walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 They should have it every Saturday and Sunday. It’s not a bad idea, like most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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