As Thailand’s tourist hotspots weather tensions near the Cambodian border, Pattaya remains a magnet for longtime expatriates and short-stay thrill-seekers alike. While some online chatter suggests a growing curiosity about Vietnam and Cambodia as alternatives,

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Consular Department has advised Vietnamese nationals in Thailand and Cambodia to stay vigilant and strictly follow instructions from local authorities amid complicated security developments along the two countries’ border.

Caught between the United States and China, Vietnam and Cambodia choose economic pragmatism over political frictions.

An 83rd-minute winner saw Vietnam claim a 2-1 win over Cambodia to finish top of Group B and advance into the ASEAN U-23 Championship semifinals.

Photo by VnExpress/Hai Tu Heading into the final round, Vietnam were topping Group B with three points, two ahead of Cambodia. Coach Kim Sang-sik's side only needed to avoid defeat to secure first place and advance to the semifinals.

Vietnam is concerned about the current escalation of tensions in the border area between Cambodia and Thailand, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on July 24.

Even as the West-backed Israeli genocide against Palestine grinds on bloodily, attention in Asia has turned eastward to the sudden outbreak of border clashes between two predominantly Buddhist, neighbouring

Journey by bicycle and boat from Siem Reap, Cambodia, to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on a new 11-day tour offered by Grasshopper Adventures.

Deadly clashes have broken out between Cambodia and Thailand, with concerns the countries could be on the verge of war.