Promoting cooperation with Northeastern Thailand
On October 25-26, Vietnamese Consul General in Khon Kaen Dinh Hoang Linh, conducted a working visit to Nakhon Phanom, Northeastern Thailand.
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| Consul General Dinh Hoang Linh presents the book “Bac Ho in Thailand” to Lieutenant General Thongsiam Meekhanthong. (Source: Vietnamese Consulate General in Khon Kaen) |
On October 26, Consul General Dinh Hoang Linh and local expatriate representatives welcomed Lieutenant General Thongsiam Meekhanthong, Director of the Thai Tourism Police Department, to lay flowers in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in Ban May, Nong Yat commune, Mueang Nakhon Phanom district.
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| Lieutenant General Thongsiam Meekhanthong emotionally writes in the guestbook, expressing respect for the great Leader of the Vietnamese people. (Source: Vietnamese Consulate General in Khon Kaen) |
During a visit to the Memorial Site, learning about President Ho Chi Minh's 30-year journey to find a way to save the country, Lieutenant General Thongsiam Meekhanthong emotionally wrote in the guestbook, expressing respect for the great Leader of the Vietnamese people and hoping for the Vietnam-Thailand friendship and cooperation to continue to flourish.
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| Consul General Dinh Hoang Linh in talks with Mr. Adisak Noisuwan, Governor of Nakhon Phanom. (Source: Vietnamese Consulate General in Khon Kaen) |
Later that afternoon, the Consul General and leaders of the provincial expatriate association held discussions with Mr. Adisak Noisuwan, Governor of Nakhon Phanom, on coordinating and supporting the expatriate community in managing and operating the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site; and connecting Nakhon Phanom with Vietnamese localities in trade and tourism cooperation.
Earlier, on October 25, Consul General Dinh Hoang Linh and Governor Adisak Noisuwan attended the launch ceremony by the Director of the Thai Tourism Police Department to implement security and safety measures for tourists at the Lai Ruea Fai Festival – a renowned local floating lantern festival.
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| Consul General Dinh Hoang Linh attends the launch ceremony of the Thai Tourism Police Department to implement security and safety measures for tourists in Nakhon Phanom. (Source: Vietnamese Consulate General in Khon Kaen) |
At the event, the Consul General expressed pride and highly appreciated the participation of Vietnamese expatriate volunteers in the area, working alongside the Thai tourism police force to maintain order and ensure the safety of tourists during the festival season.
The Lai Ruea Fai Festival is one of the region's most unique traditional cultural events, usually held at the end of the year. The highlight of this year's festival was the race on the evening of October 26, featuring 12 boats representing the 12 districts of Nakhon Phanom province. During the race on the Mekong River, the boats launched fireworks and lit up with traditional cultural symbols, reflecting faith and aspiration.
On the evening of October 26 alone, the total number of Lao tourists, domestic Thai visitors, and local residents gathered along the riverbank to watch the event reached over 200,000 people.
(Source: Vietnamese Consul General in Khon Kaen, Thailand)
