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In August 2025, Thailand comes alive with a rich selection of festivals and events blending music, culture, gastronomy, and local creativity. From the Musical Night at the Songkhla Museum under the stars, the big names of Summer Sonic Bangkok, to the seaside flavors of the Khanom Festival, the month promises vibrant and diverse experiences. Additional authentic events include the Ban Pam Bok Festival in Mae Hong Son and the Krabi Agro Fest for an immersion in rural life. The Pakk Taii Design Week concludes with a celebration of southern Thai creativity through art, performance, and craftsmanship.

Centuries-old, rusty train carriages in Thailand have been skillfully transformed into one-of-a-kind, opulent accommodations designed by internationally acclaimed architect Bill Bensley, offering guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the evocative ambiance of a bygone era.

Recently, Lonely Planet, a prestigious Australian travel magazine, announced 7 destinations that you must definitely visit in Southeast Asia for this summer 2024. Surprisingly, in this list there is a candidate from Vietnam, which is Cao Bang in 3rd place after Siargao and Amed.

The American travel magazine Travel & Leisure has released a list of the top 5 restaurants and 2 bars in Vietnam, guiding travelers on where to go for the best dining and entertainment. Selection criteria include new openings, luxury, and chefs and bartenders who consistently receive "excellent" reviews or top ratings. All seven of these spots are located in Ho Chi Minh City.

According to the list, two Southeast Asian boring tourist attractions made the cut. These are Hanoi's Thang Long Water Puppet Theater and Penang's Fort Cornwallis.

On July 9, the famous American travel magazine Travel & Leisure announced a list of the 25 most beautiful islands and archipelagos in the world for 2024. Surprisingly, Phu Quoc is the only representative from Vietnam on the list, ranked second with a total score of 94.41/100, just behind the Maldives! What makes Phu Quoc so attractive? What other islands are included in this list?