During People's Daily Online's visit to Pattaya, an important city along the Maritime Silk Road, the team of reporters interviewed the Mayor of Pattaya, Mr. Itthiphol Kunplome in the Pattaya City Hall.

Mr. Kunplome stressed the role of tourism in the development of Pattaya, the positive effect of the growth of Chinese tourists, and the first Tourism Court in the interview. In addition, he shared his view on maritime search and rescue work in building the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.

At the end of the interview, Mr. Kunplome handed over the City Key to People's Daily Online team, a great gesture since it is the first time that a media organization has received such an important honor.