Dr. Boonlue Chaimano, head of the Thai language department under the Lampang Rajabhat University, presents the book to Associate Prof. Dr. Somkiat Saithanoo, head of the university. (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s Lampang Rajabhat University haspublished a book on President Ho Chi Minh in Vietnamese and Thai languages,praising the late leader’s morals and vision.
The book, entitled“President Ho Chi Minh who laid foundation for present Vietnam-Thailandrelations,” was released on the occasion of 90 years since he workedin Thailand and 50 years of the implementation of his testament.
It was compiled by AssistantProfessor, Dr. Truong Thi Hang from the Lampang RajabhatUniversity and Prof. Chuan Petkaew from the Suratthani Rajabhat University,with the support of a consultation council.
With 507 pages in theThai version and 387 others in Vietnamese, the five-chapter book highlightedPresident Ho Chi Minh’s ideology of international solidarity as well as hisjourney to spread patriotism in Thailand.
The book has beensent to libraries of 100 universities and academies in Thailand, helping localresearchers and readers understand more about President Ho Chi Minh and hisrole in building the fruitful relationship between Vietnam and Thailand.
The Lampang RajabhatUniversity is scheduled to present the book to the Vietnamese Embassy inThailand, leaders of Lampang province, the Thailand-Vietnam FriendshipAssociation, the Vietnamese Association in Thailand, universities in Thailand’snorthern provinces, along with relic sites and museums in the country on May22.
Associate Prof. Dr. SomkiatSaithanoo, head of the Lampang Rajabhat University, said that the bookhand-over has helped to promote cooperation between the university and theVietnamese Embassy in Vietnamese language teaching, scientific research and thepreservation of traditional culture of the two countries.
Songpol Sawastham, Governor of Lampang province,said the book introduction and presenting event will contribute to enhancing the friendship between the twocountries.-VNA
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