Bangkok-Seoul become sisters' cities

BANGKOK, June 16 (TNA) - Thai and South Korean capitals--Bangkok and Seoul--now become the sisters' cities, thanks to an agreement clinched by Bangkok and Seoul authorities.

Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin told TNA that he signed the cooperative pact with visiting Seoul Vice Mayor Won Sei-hoon here on Friday.

Under the agreement, Bangkok and Seoul would cooperate in city planning and management, as well as in economic, educational, cultural and environmental areas, he noted.

"According to international surveys, people in Seoul are known to be among the world's most Internet users. Seoul is also outstanding in applying computer systems and information technology (IT) to database developments for public services. So, Bangkok expects to acquire the technology from Seoul through the sisters' city pact," said thed Bangkok governor.

Bangkok also wants to learn from Seoul's success in environmental rehabilitation and development, as well as traffic management, according to the Bangkok governor.

As well, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) would encourage the Thai private sector to play a key role in producing and exporting Thai films to Seoul, Mr. Apirak revealed.

TNA