Top leader and his spouse to pay an official visit to Thailand

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam are set to pay an official visit to Thailand from May 27-29.

The visit will be made at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his spouse, on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1976, Viet Nam and Thailand have built a strong and broad relationship based on mutual trust and understanding. 

Relations between Vietnam and Thailand have continued to strengthen in recent years with bilateral cooperation expanding across trade, investment, tourism, education, and logistics, especially since the two upgraded their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in May 2025. 

Thailand remains one of Vietnam’s most important partners within ASEAN and has significantly expanded its investment footprint in the country.

According to Vietnam’s Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance, Thai investors launched 43 new projects in Vietnam in 2025, with total registered capital exceeding $1.15 billion, up 19.4% from the previous year.

As of the end of April 2026, Thailand had 804 active investment projects in Vietnam with total registered capital of more than $15.4 billion, making it Vietnam’s eighth-largest foreign investor.

Thai capital has been concentrated in key sectors including manufacturing and processing, retail, industrial real estate, and logistics. Major Thai corporations such as Central Retail, SCG, CP Group, Amata, WHA Group, and Bangkok Bank have continued to expand their presence, reflecting strong confidence in Vietnam’s long-term growth prospects.

Bilateral trade has also maintained positive momentum. According to  Vietnam Customs, two-way trade reached $22.1 billion in 2025, up 8.3% year-on-year and accounting for roughly 24% of Vietnam’s total trade with ASEAN. Thailand remains Vietnam’s largest trading partner within the bloc, with both countries aiming to raise bilateral trade to $25 billion in the near future.