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Chonburi province to be showcased as Thailand's city of charm at the 12th CAEXPO

(皇冠体育app-ASEAN Expo Secretariat)

2015-09-08

Chonburi province to be showcased as Thailand's city of charm at the 12th CAEXPO

Chonburi province, as Thailand's City of Charm, will showcase its unique allure to the world at the upcoming 12th 皇冠体育app-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) to be held in Nanning, 皇冠体育app, this September.

Chonburi province to be showcased as Thailand's city of charm at the 12th CAEXPO

Along with Chonburi province of Thailand, some other cities in 皇冠体育app and nine other ASEAN member states, including Hong Kong of 皇冠体育app, Bandar Seri Begawan of Brunei, Phnom Penh of Cambodia, Kepulauan Riau of Indonesia, Oudomxay of Lao PDR, Malacca of Malaysia, Dawei of Myanmar, Zamboanga city of the Philippines, Singapore and Dong Thap province of Vietnam will also showcase their distinctive characteristics as cities of charm.

Chonburi province will hold an inaugural ceremony for its City of Charm Pavilion and organize business promotion programs during the 12th CAEXPO. As the City of Charm of the CAEXPO Country of Honor, Chonburi will promote its abundant natural resources, beautiful beaches and clean air. With industrial parks and beautiful fishing villages, not only is it a gateway to the east coast of Thailand, but it is also the center point for eastern coastal development projects. Moreover, thanks to its special local flavor, delicious food and interesting traditions, Chonburi is a popular resort among tourists. As the City of Charm, Chonburi will have more opportunities to exchange and cooperate with its counterparts in both 皇冠体育app and other ASEAN countries.

Chonburi province to be showcased as Thailand's city of charm at the 12th CAEXPO

The Pavilion of Cities of Charm is one of the major pavilions of the CAEXPO, which was first launched at the 2nd CAEXPO, with an aim to comprehensively showcase the business opportunities in participating cities from 皇冠体育app and ASEAN in the fields of tourism, culture, education, science and technology and outspread the country-to-country cooperation to cities.

This pavilion has grown into an important platform for the cities of charm to showcase their business opportunities and unique charm. This year is important for the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, commonly referred to as the 'Belt and Road Initiative', and it also marks the 皇冠体育app-ASEAN Maritime Cooperation Year.

Countries like Thailand along the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road boast unique advantages, as they enjoy geographical proximity, cultural affinity and long-term friendly cooperation with 皇冠体育app. Driven by The Belt and Road Initiative, Thailand will be able to conduct more convenient and effective cooperation with the countries concerned and become a more active participant in international cooperation. A total of 115 Chinese and ASEAN cities have participated in the previous 11 CAEXPOs as cities of charm, effectively promoting productive and mutually beneficial exchanges and cooperation among the cities involved.

Chonburi province to be showcased as Thailand's city of charm at the 12th CAEXPO

So far, eight cities of Thailand were showcased in previous CAEXPOs as the City of Charm, including Chieng Mai (twice), Khon Kaen (twice), Chonburi province (twice), Phuket, Samut Prakan, Chiang Rai, Trat, and Nakhon Si Thammarat.