The PM noted that 6.7 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand over the past year, reaffirming their position as Thailand’s largest visitor group.

On May 16, 2025, Vietnam and Thailand elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's official visit to Vietnam, bringing the total countries having such partnership with Vietnam to 13.

Elevating the partnership was among the key issues discussed and agreed upon at the first high-level meeting under the Leaders' Consultation framework during President Prabowo's visit to Thailand.

President Luong Cuong described the resumption of the Joint Cabinet Retreat between the two countries’ PMs after a nearly-nine-year hiatus as a demonstration of both sides’ resolve to foster extensive, substantive, and effective cooperation.

The upgrade of Vietnam - Thailand ties to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is a historic milestone heralding a new chapter of the two countries’ relations and meeting their development demand in the new period, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

The two sides agreed to structure cooperation around three main pillars: Partnership for Sustainable Peace, Partnership for Sustainable Development, Partnership for a Sustainable Future.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man suggested Thailand continue to coordinate with Vietnam and other countries to maintain ASEAN's common viewpoint on the East Sea, striving to build the East Sea into a sea of ​​peace and cooperation.

Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived in Hanoi on May 15, beginning her two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s official visit to Vietnam is of significance as it takes place at a time when the international order is being affected by increasing geopolitical tensions and trade conflicts.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra encouraged the acceleration of the "Thai Select" initiative, which certifies high-quality Thai products to promote exports, particularly to assist Thai restaurants abroad in using quality Thai ingredients, which benefits farmers' incomes.

The village fund programme in Thailand has operated for over 20 years, circulating more than 300 billion THB (8.9 billion USD) to date. She credited the initiative to former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, which was continued and expanded by former PM Yingluck Shinawatra, in 2012 with additional budget allocations.

According to the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand ranked as Malaysia’s seventh largest trade partner globally and third within ASEAN last year, with a total trade volume reaching 25.03 billion USD.

Thailand will request that the US grant promotional privileges for Thai investors and fewer obstacles to Thai exports.

Thailand is on the list of 15 countries that could be affected by Trump’s tariff policy. The average US tariff on Thai imports is 2% while Thailand levies an average tariff of 8% on US products

Speaking after winning the vote by 319 to 162 with seven abstentions, she said she had no plans to reshuffle the cabinet any time soon.

The spokesperson said the crackdown highlighted the government’s commitment to safeguarding citizens from the growing threat of online criminal activity.

Thailand’s Government is putting together a six-month campaign tackling drug problems, call centre gangs, and human trafficking, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on January 20.

Thailand is strengthening security measures for tourists to restore confidence among Chinese visitors, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged after concerns were raised about the safety of travellers following the kidnapping of a Chinese actor.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been ranked 29th on Forbes' 2024 list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women, acknowledging her global influence.

Thailand's cabinet on December 11 approved debt support measures, including interest suspensions and reduced principal payments, to help tackle household debt, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.