Thailand’s Chiang Mai province boost ties with Vietnamese localities

The ambassador called on the Thai Governor to send delegations to Vietnamese localities in an effort to establish and develop co-operation relations.

The two nations now have 19 pairs of localities that have formed twinning relationships and co-operation ties.
Ambassador Thanh and Governor Nirat also touched upon the possibility of establishing an Honorary Consulate in Chiang Mai and the northern region of Thailand in support of economic and cultural co-operation between the localities of the two countries. This is along with supporting consular procedures and citizen protection function in Thailand. 

The Vietnamese diplomat also suggested that the provincial government continue to support and create favourable conditions for the Thai community of Vietnamese origin residing in the province.      

Governor Nirat stressed that Chiang Mai, as an important locality in the northern region of Thailand, boasts great tourist attractions. Now direct flights from Chiang Mai to Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City are creating favourable conditions to boost trade and tourism between the localities of the two countries.

The provincial official therefore affirmed that the province continues to respect and support the Vietnamese-origin community there.

Earlier the same day Ambassador Thanh paid a visit to Chiang Mai University to examine ways to bolster educational linkages.