From April 29 to May 4, the ninth Huế Festival 2016 will be held  honouring cultural and historical values of the former capital city.

Thai authorities have stepped up security at key locations in Bangkok following the explosion that took place on Monday (17 August 2015 around 19.00 hrs.) at the city’s Ratchaprasong Intersection. The explosion is currently under police investigation. The spokesman of the Royal Thai Police stated that there have been a total of 22 casualties and 123 injuries as of 18 August 2015 at 07.00 hrs

Total international arrivals in 4 months reached 2,698,324 arrivals, decrease 12.2% over the same period last year. International visitors to Viet Nam in March estimated 690,440 arrivals, increase 11.7% over last month and down 7.4% over the same period last year.