Thai envoy favours integration of NE Buddhist sites

Kohima, Feb 5 (PTI) Thailand today called for integration of Buddhist pilgrimage circuits in India with the eco and cultural tourism sectors of the northeast to boost visits of Thai people to the region.

Increasing number of Thai people are now visiting India-promoted Buddhist tourism circuits which are mainly confined to the east and the central parts of the country, Thailand Ambassador to India Krit Kraichitte said.

The northeastern states should integrate them to places like Sikkim and Tawang for promotion of pilgrimage tourism, he told reporters.

Wrapping up his two-day visit to Nagaland, he said that the northeastern states should also integrate their eco and cultural tourism promotion activities with the Buddhist circuits since the region has potential to attract visitors countries like Thailand.