Hong Thai is a commune located near the Vietnam - Laos border, recognized as one of the most economically disadvantaged areas in A Luoi. Over 91% of the population here is of Ta Oi ethnic group, with livelihoods primarily center on agriculture and forestry.

In commemoration of Vietnamese Teachers' Day (November 20), on the evening of November 18, the University of Education, Hue University held the final round of the “Student Singing Contest 2024” (HUEdu Singer 2024).