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Thais and foreign permanent residents in Thailand have been asked for their opinion on a government proposal of collecting departure tax of 1,000 baht ($30) to prevent locals from spending excessively abroad. The department posted the public hearing questionnaire on its website, saying it wants to listen to public opinion …

A group of diners sparked online shock after eating 300 crabs, 80 desserts, 50 boxes of durian and countless prawns and fish during a seafood buffet in China’s Shandong Province. The six men and one woman, all in their 20s, went to the buffet-style restaurant at 5 p.m. on May …

Police in the northern province of Ninh Binh said Monday they have arrested a local man for grabbing a bag from a foreign tourist in Hoa Lu town. Dinh Lenh Son, 28, was riding a motorbike on the streets of the town on May 4, looking for prey, when he …

The central beach city of Da Nang is forecast to be the most popular tourist destination for Vietnamese this summer, with 43% of respondents planning a vacation there, a recent survey shows. In second place was Sa Pa in the northern highlands on 33%, followed by Nha Trang on the …

Authorities in the southern province of Kien Giang, home to Phu Quoc, have proposed extending visa-free stay on the island from the current 30 days to six months. Director of the provincial Department of Tourism Bui Quoc Thai said the proposal would apply to foreigners directly entering Phu Quoc coastal …

Eirene Tran Donohue penned the Netflix film ‘A Tourist’s Guide to Love’ in part to show Westerners a different side of Vietnam, not just the war stories. “There is so much to love about Vietnam,” the Vietnamese American writer told VnExpress. “It’s beautiful landscape: there are mountains and beaches and …

Southeast Asia’s ‘king of fruit,” the durian, has made a short and sweet cameo in Netflix movie “A Tourist’s Guide to Love.” In a scene filmed at Ben Thanh Market in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, travel executive Amanda, played by Rachael Leigh Cook, is invited to try durian but …

Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post has named Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay and Hoi An town among the world’s best tourist destinations appearing on banknotes. The 20,000-dong banknotes are adorned with an image of the Japanese Pagoda Bridge, a symbol of Hoi An. An image of the Japanese Pagoda …

Charming nature, iconic buildings and unique and classy travel experiences are reasons why Phu Quoc island is a place not to be missed by tourists worldwide. From being an obscure island, Phu Quoc has risen rapidly on the world tourist map, garnering attention from the travel community worldwide and steadily …

Peanuts are popular in Vietnamese cuisine, used as a main ingredient, a garnish, and in sauces. Let’s explore the variety of peanutty foods that you can find in Vietnam. Roasted garlic chili peanuts Roasted garlic chili peanuts is a savory snack that you can find available almost everywhere in southern …