PATTAYA’S FLOATING MARKET EXPANDS WITH TRADITIONAL OTOP VILLAGE

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On 1st August 2009 the Pattaya Floating Market opened an OTOP market
village to promote the combination of Thai living and culture.


AT 4:30 pm Nongprue city mayor, Mr. Mind Chainit,
presided over the opening ceremony of the OTOP (one tumbol one product)
village, on an 8 rai expanded area of the floating market which is
located on Sukhumvit Road a few km south of Pattaya on the way to
Sattahip. Accompanying him were Pattaya’s deputy mayor, Mr. Weerawat
Kahkai, and other local officials.

The new village will be a showcase for both traditional and modern Thai
agriculture and culture. As an example, visitors will be able to see for
themselves the process of rice planting and the transplanting of rice
seedlings, an experience not usually associated with Pattaya.

The manager of the Floating Market, Mr. Manus Meepong, disclosed
that the market had been a major success, with its focus on conservational
tourism. The market, which is constructed from teak, covers an area of 62 rai, and
incorporates a large number of shops and vendors. Visitors can also
enjoy sitting in the river boats and watch the traditional way of Thai
trading.