Speaking at the event, Acting Governor of Nakhon Phanom province, Ranida Laungthitisakul, hailed the gate as a new cultural landmark, embodying the unique identities, shared history and strong relationship between Thailand and Vietnam. Meanwhile, vice Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese, Nguyen Manh Dong, praised efforts by the Vietnamese community in the province in building the gate. He stressed that, this reflects their sentiment towards the homeland, as well as their contribution to the local culture. The gate, whose construction started on December 11, 2023, was funded with about 14,000 USD by the Nakhon Phanom city budget. Standing at 11.8 meters in width and 11.4 meters in height, it serves as a symbol of Thamrong Prasit road. It is expected to facilitate economic development along the route and in nearby areas, while boosting tourism in Nakhon Phanom./.