Thailand to seek public support, foreign investors for landbridge project: official

STORY: Thailand to seek public support, foreign investors for landbridge project: official SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22-23, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: RANONG, Thailand CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of press conference by government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke 2. various of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin chairing a cabinet meeting 3. various of Thai Prime Minister Srettha visiting the planned building site of the landbridge project 4. promotion video of the landbridge project produced by the Thai government 5. archive footage of the manufacturing sectors of Thailand 6. archive footage of operation in Thailand's largest port Laem Chabang STORYLINE: The Thai government will continue to seek foreign investors and public support for a landbridge project linking the Pacific and Indian Ocean, a government spokesperson said on Tuesday. "After thoroughly researching pertinent data, we are currently working on ensuring understanding for both potential investors and the invo

Foreign countries eager to welcome more Chinese tourists

STORY: Foreign countries eager to welcome more Chinese tourists SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: Jan. 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Cairo/Bangkok/Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese tourists 2. various of tourist attractions 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): LEAT MANIN, Employee at a souvenir shop in Siem Reap provincial town 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AHMED ISSA, Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities STORYLINE: Many countries around the world are expecting the visits of more Chinese tourists to boost local tourism and economy. Thai government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said on Friday that Thailand is targeting 8 million tourists from China this year, as the country will waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens starting March 1. After the opening of the Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) in last November, locals are expecting to welcome more Chinese tourists in the future. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): LEAT MANIN, Employee at a souvenir shop in S