Time Zone |
Asia/Bangkok |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+7 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the eastern part of Thailand, about 185 kilometers from Bangkok, Rayong Province is an important industrial, agricultural and tourist province in Thailand. It is bordered by the Gulf of Thailand to the east and has beautiful coastlines, beaches and islands such as Koh Samet and Koh Maa, which are popular seaside vacation destinations.
Loeung Province is the core area of Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor, concentrating on automobile manufacturing, petrochemical industries and high-tech industries. It is also known for its agriculture and fruit cultivation, especially durian and mangosteen, and is known as the "Land of Fruits".
Tourists can visit attractions such as Koh Samet National Park, Dongba Paradise and Temple of Truth, and enjoy water sports and seafood cuisine. Loeungphu is conveniently located for short vacations and business trips.
Diffa, the capital of the Diffa region in southeastern Niger, is located on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert and shares a border with Nigeria, making it one of the most important border cities in Niger. The city is located in the lower Niger River basin around the climate of the tropical desert climate, hot and dry throughout the year, the average annual precipitation is less than 300 millimeters. The economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry, and the surrounding areas are rich in millet, sorghum and livestock. Diffa, as a regional trade center, undertakes the function of cross-border trade with neighboring countries, such as Nigeria, and is especially famous for the trade of livestock, agricultural products and handicrafts. The city is culturally diverse, with Hausa, Tuareg and Kanuri ethnic groups living in the area, and is unique in its crafts such as traditional leather weaving and silversmithing. Despite infrastructural challenges, Diffa remains an important economic and cultural node in the south-east of the Niger, thanks to its strategic location and rich cultural heritage.