At city hall the chairman of Pattaya’s strategic planning committee Dr. Pitsanu Palayanond met with representatives from the Eastern Thailand Hotel association, Pattaya Business and Tourism Association, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Pattaya office, and city officials to discuss the preparation of the 13th Pattaya Grand Sale.
Dr. Pitsanu said the grand sale fair to be held at the end of this year will attract both domestic and international shoppers.
He said the demand of purchasing and shopping in the internal market is still high amongst Thai people. And that there will be discount coupons distributed to use at different hotels, restaurants, and several theme parks.
Preparations are put in place at city hall
He also added that the city is holding road shows to bring in more tourists from Asian and Middle East countries and that he hopes tourism and the local economy will pick up by the end of the year.
