Illustrate image (Photo: thainews.prd.go.th) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - Using the popularity of homegrown "boys’ love" (BL) productions as an attraction, Thailand has launched a campaign to attract international tourists , particularly Japanese tourists. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the campaign was launched in June at the Mini Thai Festival in Osaka, Japan. Two booths were set up by video distributors in the "Thai BL" corner, attracting a large crowd that was also there to view Thai street food stalls and a Muay Thai exhibition . The productions, known as "Y series" in Thailand — a reference to the Japanese "yaoi" fiction that features relationships between male characters and served as the inspiration for BL dramas — were once viewed with prejudice but have since gained acceptance due to their potential to serve as cultural exports. When the TAT’s Osaka office offered eight participants a trial tour, partially funded by the office, to BL … [Read more...] about Thailand kickstarts tourism campaign through “BL Dramas”
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Some 155 Vietnamese athletes to partake in ASEAN Para Games 2022
The ASEAN Para Games 2022 is a qualifier for athletes to win tickets to Paralympic Paris 2024. Some 155 Vietnamese athletes with disabilities will attend the 11th Southeast Asian Para Games (ASEAN Para Games 2022) in Indonesia next month, according to the General Department of Sports and Physical Training under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The Vietnamese delegation will include one guiding athlete, 18 coaches, two doctors, and 13 support personnel. The rest are Vietnamese parasports athletes who will compete in eight events: track and field, swimming, weightlifting, badminton, table tennis, chess, judo, and archery. On July 23, a departure ceremony will be held to see off the Vietnamese delegation at the National Sports Training Center in Ho Chi Minh City. It is expected that on July 26 or 27, the Vietnamese delegation will join the Games. Weightlifter Le Van Cong is the golden hope of Vietnam's disabled team at the ASEAN Para Games 2022 in … [Read more...] about Some 155 Vietnamese athletes to partake in ASEAN Para Games 2022
Quang Hai signs two-year deal with French side Pau FC
Vietnam's international star Nguyen Quang Hai has finally completed a move to Europe, signing with French Ligue 2 side Pau Football Club. Vietnam's international Nguyen Quang Hai (left) poses with his new coach Didier Tholot and jersey, after signing a two-year contract with French side Pau FC on June 26. (Photo of Pau FC) The midfielder has passed a medical and signed a two-year deal that has an option to extend his stay in southwestern France for another year. He has been handed his favourite No 19 jersey, which he wore for both former side Hanoi FC and the national team. “I have had medical tests at Pau Football Club. Everything is good. I have reached all requirements of health," Hai posted on his Facebook on June 29. "The first important step is done. I am an official player of Pau FC from this moment. I am happy and proud. "Thank you all, parents, family, supporters, media and all people who have been accompanying me on my journey. Let's fight!" he … [Read more...] about Quang Hai signs two-year deal with French side Pau FC