Chinatown in Bangkok lights up to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year

STORY: Chinatown in Bangkok lights up to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:57 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations in Bangkok 2. various of people at the celebrations 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): PHIPHAT RATCHAKITPRAKARN, Thailand's Minister of Tourism and Sports STORYLINE: A light-up ceremony was held Monday on the Yaowarat Road, or the Chinatown, in Bangkok to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. From Jan. 14 to Feb. 15, 200 meters of the road will be decorated with lights, including a 45-meter-long light tunnel and lanterns of various styles. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): PHIPHAT RATCHAKITPRAKARN, Thailand's Minister of Tourism and Sports "The Chinese New Year is one of the most important festivals celebrated in Thailand. I believe we'll welcome more Chinese tourists this year. We Thais welcome Chinese friends very much. May you good health and happiness,and also wish you all the best." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting fr

Thailand long awaits return of Chinese tourists: Thai tourism minister

STORY: Thailand long awaits return of Chinese tourists: Thai tourism minister DATELINE: Jan. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. cutaways of Thai Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn at a new year countdown event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): PHIPHAT RATCHAKITPRAKARN, Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister 3. file of Chinese tourists in Thailand 4. various of Thai airport STORYLINE: As one of the many tourism-reliant countries, Thailand is looking forward to the return of Chinese tourists following China's recent announcement of easing restrictions on international flights. Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said China's move to lift travel restrictions is long-awaited good news for Thailand. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): PHIPHAT RATCHAKITPRAKARN, Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister "Thailand is a tourism destination favored by tourists from around the world including those from China. The people of Thailand are looking forward to the r

Autobacs revving up service expansion in Thailand

Autobacs revving up service expansion in Thailand

Yugo Horii (L), director of Japanese car care service provider Autobacs Seven Co., and Pitak Ratchakitprakarn, president of PTG Energy Public Co., shake hands in Bangkok on Aug. 23, 2017, at a signing ceremony for their partnership agreement. (NNA/Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Thailand's minister of tourism and sports

Thailand's minister of tourism and sports

Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Thailand's minister of tourism and sports, gives an interview in Bangkok on July 13, 2020.

Thailand's minister of tourism and sports

Thailand's minister of tourism and sports

Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Thailand's minister of tourism and sports, gives an interview in Bangkok on July 13, 2020.