The bold declaration by a sustainable tourism organisation to turn Pattaya from “sin city” into a family entertainment destination has been greeted with disbelief. Some people told the organisation to be more realistic while others simply dismissed its vision as an April’s Fool joke that came early this year.
The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) made the statement that it is trying to improve Pattaya’s image among foreigners following an unflattering report recently published in The Mirror.
This is an excerpt from an article first published by Bangkok Post. Read the original article here:Â No painting over ‘sin city’.Â
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