On 26/4, Yaya Urassaya posted a series of photos on her personal page, documenting her combined travel and work trip to Ho Chi Minh City. She was accompanied by her mother, Urai Sperbund, and stylist-photographer Akaphol Ruthaiyanont. The trio explored Nguyen Hue Walking Street, took photos along streets adorned with national flags, and posed for pictures in front of Tan Dinh Church, a pink Gothic-Romanesque structure built in 1876.

Yaya exploring Tan Dinh Church and Nguyen Hue Walking Street. Photo: Instagram Urassayas

During the trip, Yaya Urassaya and her companions savored many local delicacies, including banh mi, nem cuon (fresh spring rolls), grilled chicken platters, grilled pork, banh uot cuon thit (steamed rice rolls with pork), and bun moc suon (pork rib noodle soup). The actress also enjoyed sugarcane juice and milk tea. Yaya Urassaya's mother even used translation software to express her delight on Instagram, writing: "Ho Chi Minh City is so fun. The food is so delicious!"

The Thai star posted many food photos on her personal page on 26/4. Photo: Instagram Urassayas

In the comments section, many Vietnamese fans expressed surprise at the news of Yaya's presence in Ho Chi Minh City. Most wished the star a memorable trip, while others mentioned actor Nadech Kugimiya, subtly asking why he did not accompany his wife. Just 10 days earlier, Yaya Urassaya and Nadech Kugimiya were the focus of Asian media attention after holding their wedding ceremony in Khon Kaen, Thailand, the groom's hometown.

Yaya Urassaya and Nadech Kugimiya found love after co-starring in a TV series and dated for 15 years. Currently, both are leading stars in Thailand, among the highest-paid artists in the country. Following their wedding in Khon Kaen, the couple plans to hold two more ceremonies in Oslo, Norway, and Bangkok, Thailand.

Visiting Vietnam during Hung Kings' Commemoration Day, Yaya, her mother, and stylist checked in under national flags. Photo: Instagram Urassayas

Yaya Urassaya, whose real name is Urassaya Sperbund, is 33 years old and of Thai-Norwegian heritage. At 14, a talent scout discovered her at a shopping mall. After joining a management company, she began modeling on fashion runways before transitioning to acting. Yaya has starred in several works, including 'Trang trai tinh yeu', 'Am muu hoa hong', 'Cao boi Bangkok', 'Trai tim nguoi thua ke', 'Fast & Feel Love', 'Cuoc giai cuu hang Thai Lan', and 'Home Sweet Home Rebirth'. Her talent and beauty have led her to represent hundreds of brands, and renowned fashion houses have invited her to fashion shows. Both Thai media and fans often refer to the star as 'Thailand's most beautiful Eurasian rose' and 'Queen of Advertising,' having represented over 200 brands. In 2018, she was listed among the top 500 most influential figures in the global fashion industry.

Since the beginning of the year, many artists from South Korea, Thailand, and China have chosen Vietnam as a vacation destination. These include actor Ahn Jae Wook's family, actors Nam Bora and her husband, actress Chae Soo Bin, and Kwon Nara. Director Truong Ky Trung, 75, traveled with his wife and children to Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City for Lunar New Year 2026. Actor Trieu Van Trac previously brought his wife and children to Phu Quoc for a spring trip. Last August, Kao Supassara, a star from the hit Thai series 'Tuoi noi loan', vacationed with family in Khanh Hoa. In 4/2025, actress Taew Natapohn, who starred in 'Nu than ran', explored Hanoi's landmarks with her mother, visiting Ho Guom, The Huc Bridge, and Ngoc Son Temple.

Actor Jung Il Woo, the lead in 'Gia dinh la so mot', once took a motorbike trip to Sapa, climbed Fansipan Peak, explored Hanoi's Old Quarter, ate pho, drank iced milk coffee, and enjoyed draft beer and other street food at sidewalk eateries. He also visited Hoi An and Da Nang, wore a conical hat, and learned some Vietnamese phrases.

Nhu Anh