Thai Prime Minister begins official visit to Vietnam

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived in Hanoi on June 8, 2026, for his first official visit to Vietnam as the head of government. The two-day trip, which includes June 9, follows closely on the heels of a visit to Thailand by Vietnamese General Secretary and President Tô Lâm.

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This visit demonstrates Thailand's respect for bilateral cooperation with Vietnam, as well as the Thai government's desire and determination to further promote bilateral relations.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phạm Việt Hùng highlighted that the timing of the visits underscores Thailand's high regard for bilateral ties and its commitment to further strengthening cooperation with Vietnam. The Thai delegation comprises ministers from various sectors, including energy, economy, industry, and finance.

According to Thai government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek, the primary objective of the visit is to pinpoint areas for immediate enhancement of collaboration with Vietnam. These focus on expanding trade, promoting investment, improving logistics, developing clean energy, ensuring food security, and advancing human resource development.

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The goal of this trip is to identify areas that can be promoted immediately with Vietnam, including expanding trade, promoting investment, connecting logistics, clean energy, food security, and human resource development.

Beyond the official state visit, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is also participating in the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF). This annual event, initiated by Vietnam, aims to foster community building, solidarity, and dialogue within ASEAN to navigate current challenges. The Ambassador noted that the Prime Minister's direct participation signals Thailand's commitment not only to bilateral relations but also to ASEAN's collective initiatives.

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The Thai Prime Minister's participation in the forum shows Thailand's respect not only for bilateral relations with Vietnam but also for ASEAN initiatives aimed at promoting community building, fostering solidarity, and promoting dialogue to find solutions that help ASEAN successfully face and resolve current challenges.