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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam is actively addressing obstacles faced by Thai enterprises related to taxes, electricity, digital payments, administrative procedures, and capital access.
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.
At the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra leads the high-level delegation of the Royal Thai Government to pay an official visit to Vietnam and co-chair the 4th Vietnam–Thailand Joint Cabinet Retreat on May 15 - 16, 2025. The visit provides an opportunity for both sides to review cooperation across all areas and to propose measures to further strengthen bilateral relations in the coming period.
The ambassador highlighted the longstanding, close, and warm relationship between Vietnam and Thailand, noting that this visit is significant as both sides are working together for upgrading their ties to a higher level.
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.
A vivid tapestry of Vietnam’s culture, people, and landscapes comes to life through 180 captivating photos on display at the “Happy Vietnam” exhibition, which opened on December 23 in Bangkok, Thailand.
State President Luong Cuong on December 5 sent a message of congratulations to Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn on the country’s National Day (December 5).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 2 hosted a reception for Thammasak Sethaudom, President and CEO of Thailand’s SCG Group – the investor of Long Son petrochemical complex project worth about 5 billion USD in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on October 19 noted with pleasure the growing legislative ties between Vietnam and Thailand, and suggested the two sides enhance all-level delegation exchanges to boost the cooperation.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra on the sidelines of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Vientiane, Laos, on October 9.
Thailand is striving to become a centre for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourism in Southeast Asia, and considering Vietnam as one of its potential partners for cooperation in this field, according to Puripan Bunnag, Senior Vice President of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue had a meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Wan Muhamad Noor Matha in Jakarta on August 7, during which Hue affirmed that Vietnam highly values the strengthened strategic partnership with Thailand.
People-to-people exchanges play a very important role in Vietnam-Thailand relations, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said while receiving President of the Thailand-Vietnam Friendship Association (TVFA) Sanan Angubolkul in Bangkok on November 17.
A number of recommendations to boost trade and investment between Thailand and Ho Chi Minh City wer put forward at a forum held in the southern city on July 8.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Nikorndej Balankura in Hanoi on March 31, during which he underlined the need for Vietnam and Thailand to work together closely in post-pandemic recovery and socio-economic development, especially in strengthening economic connectivity and maintaining supply chains.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh had a meeting on March 16 with Thai Minister of Construction Saksayam Chidchob who affirmed that Thailand is interested in strengthening transport cooperation with Vietnam.
Rear Admiral Nguyen Duy Ty of the Naval Region 5 High Command held phone talks with the Commanders of Thailand’s First and Second Naval Area Commands on December 29.
