Over 2,000 Thai tourists arrive at Hambantota Port

• The ship was berthed in the port for a day, until the tourists returned after visiting Yala, Udawalawa, Kataragama, and Hambantota Botanical Gardens

By Sanath Gamage 

A group of 2,117 tourists arrived from Thailand by sea at Hambantota International Port yesterday. 

The ship was berthed in the port for a day, until the tourists returned after visiting Yala, Udawalawa, Kataragama, and Hambantota Botanical Gardens. 

Mayor of Hambantota D.A.Gamini said the Ruhunu Tourist Bureau and the Municipal Council had taken steps to provide transport facilities through the private sector to the group of tourists. 

The vehicle park was fashioned specially for the convenience of the tourists by the Municipal Council, and the officials of the Tourist Bureau helped the tourists into the vehicles. 

The heavy influx of tourists created traffic congestion, prompting the Hambantota Harbour Police to intervene and control traffic.