A photo being showcased at the exhibition (Photo: thainews.prd.go.th)
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is puttingbeautiful pictures of tourist attractions in Thailand on display for visitorsto admire.
A total of 124 pictures of famous and lesser-known attractions in Thailand arebeing showcased at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, a contemporary arts center knownfor its burgeoning art scene and a wide range of contemporary art, design,music, theatre, and film.
The 124 pictures were among the best entries of the “Amazing Thailand” photocontest organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the RoyalPhotographic Society of Thailand. Thirteen of them won awards from PrimeMinister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha. There were more than 10,000 entries in thecompetition.
The thirteen winning photos will be featured on the TAT’s 2019 calendars to begiven out to Thai and foreign tourists.
The photo exhibition will come to an end on December 6. Doors open from 10 amto 9 pm. Entry is free of charge. – NNT/VNA
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A photo being showcased at the exhibition (Photo: thainews.prd.go.th) 
