The most successful Chinese film of 2012, "Lost in Thailand", which has grossed $201 million in China, once again brought Chinese tourists' attention to South Asia's tourism hot spot, Thailand.

Apart from tourism, Chinese-Thai relations continue to develop as trade became the dominant theme in bilateral relations. China Daily reporter Xing Xudong sat down with the Thai ambassador to find out about his view on China's new leadership and how it will shape the country's future.

Reporter: Xing Xudong

Videographer: Sun Tianyuan & Cong Ruiting

Video: Xing Xudong

Editor: Huang Lan

Producer: Flora Yue