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Thailand-Vietnam trade target of $25bn set
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 17/05/2025
» Thailand and Vietnam have agreed to promote economic links and work together to boost bilateral trade to US$25 billion a year, from $20 billion now, in the near future, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.
Thailand mulls direct air links between northeastern region and Vietnam
Published on 16/05/2025
» Thailand is considering direct flight connections between the northeastern region and Vietnam to promote tourism and contacts between the two countries, NBT reported on Friday.
Chaixi plans to expand via new partnerships
Business, Published on 03/04/2024
» Chaixi Corporation, the Thai street food franchise operator, aims to expand its brand overseas amid sluggish economic growth domestically.
Songkran travel prospects mediocre
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/02/2024
» Outbound trips during the Songkran holiday will not be robust despite the extra day, attributed to costly airfares and concerns over deflation risk, while the 21-day "Water Festival" campaign is likely to attract more foreign tourists than the domestic market, according to travel agents.
A blend of chaos and charm
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/01/2024
» Embarking on a journey through Vietnam, one may find the allure of cities like Hanoi, Sapa, Hue and Da Nang. However, the southern gem of Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon has been an unsung hero in recent years. Despite being Vietnam's largest city and a nexus of culture, history, and commerce, it seems the city has been overshadowed. Our insightful guide Yuu pondered: "Perhaps familiarity with the city has bred a desire for new horizons or maybe Ho Chi Minh hasn't been given the tourism spotlight it deserves."
In pursuit of academic freedom
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 07/02/2022
» A temple is more than a place of worship. Located on a bank of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Thong Noppakhun is offering food for democratic thought. Surrounded by leafy trees, its library is now home to a large number of non-official history books, some of which are controversial in what remains a conservative society.
Phitsanulok unveils 'Sapa' of Thailand
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/10/2020
» Phitsanulok has introduced Phu Thap Si in Ban Nam Chuang as "Sapa Muang Thai", or Sapa in Thailand.
The world’s best ultra-low cost airline can show you every hidden delight of its home country
Published on 09/12/2019
» Vietnam is a beautiful and exotic country filled with an abundance of destinations that continue to attract travellers from around the world looking for a truly memorable travel experience.
The next big thing
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/09/2019
» Two decades ago, the notion that Vietnam's tourism market would be a major competitor in Southeast Asia would have raised some eyebrows. But for the 21st century, the nation has posted impressive growth in arrival numbers.
Sandman: The Vietnamese snowboarder training on dunes
AFP, Published on 28/05/2019
» MUI NE (VIETNAM) - Sun-kissed and shaggy-haired, Nguyen Thai Binh swaps his flip flops for bulky boots ahead of snowboarding practice on the sand dunes of southern Vietnam -- the unlikely training ground for the country's fledgling winter athletes with mountain-sized ambitions.