Bangkok (VNA) – A book on the late President Ho ChiMinh, the first to be published in Thailand in both Vietnamese and Thai, was launchedat a ceremony in the Thai northern province of Lampang on May 22.
The book, titled “Chu tich Ho Chi Minh: Nguoi dat nen mongcho quan he Viet Nam-Thai Lan hien dai” (President Ho Chi Minh: who laid thebasis for modern Vietnam-Thailand relations), is co-authored by AssistantProfessor Dr. Truong Thi Hang at Lampang Rajabhat University and Prof. ChuanPetkaew at Suratthani Rajabhat University.
The Thai edition is 507 pages long, and the Vietnamese is 387pages. Its content revolves around Ho Chi Minh’s personality and his vision ofinternational solidarity, particularly in building the foundation for theVietnam-Thailand ties.
Speaking at the launching ceremony, a representative ofLampang authorities stressed that the late president was not only a greatleader of Vietnam, but also a beloved figure in the hearts of Thai people.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Nguyen Hai Bang praisedthe two authors’ collaboration, saying their work helps Thai people gain moreknowledge on Ho Chi Minh’s biography and contributes to fostering the twocountries’ friendship.
Currently, the book has been delivered to libraries of morethan 100 universities in Thailand. –VNA