A festival in Vietnam, a hat from exile, and eggs that cost more this week than last — the kind of cultural buffet only Thursday can deliver.
Thailand Takes Over Hanoi
The second Thai Festival in Hanoi opened to the public, hosted by the Royal Thai Embassy, according to Nation Thailand. Thai food, culture, and products are increasingly finding audiences beyond the usual tourist markets, and Vietnam's growing middle class represents one of the most promising consumer markets in Southeast Asia.
Napoleon's Hat, Found
A newly discovered hat believed to have been worn by Napoleon Bonaparte during his exile on Saint Helena is going on display in Chantilly, France, according to Bangkok Post. It's the kind of historical curiosity that has nothing to do with Thailand but everything to do with the reminder that artifacts survive long after empires don't.
The Egg Price Reality
Egg farmers announced a 20-satang per egg increase from March 28, pushing retail prices up 6 baht per tray amid lower output and surging transport costs, according to Nation Thailand. When eggs — the most basic protein source for millions of Thais — start climbing, the cost-of-living crisis has officially reached the breakfast table.
Source: Nation Thailand, Bangkok Post
