Twin cities seek tourists

PHUKET: How twin cities could get closer was the topic when representatives from Yentai in China met Phuket Governor CEO Pongpayome Vasaputi on Friday. Luan Bingliang, Yentai’s Vice-Mayor, led the delegation to try to improve awareness and opportunities for exchanging tourists. Gov Pongpayome said afterward, “I suggested to them that if they want Thai people to visit Yentai, they should set up some kind of package that includes a trip to Yentai with better-known cities nearby, such as Beijing or Xian. “Then, after that, there will be more activities between [Phuket and Yentai] – start with tourism, then later you can add industry and investment.”