Thailand has long been an important partner of Ho Chi Minh City in trade, investment, tourism, education, culture and people-to-people exchanges.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung thanked the Vietnamese community in Thailand for its contributions as an important bridge in Viet Nam-Thailand relations, which, he said, are at their best stage in history.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on August 6 sent a letter of congratulations to his Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Thailand (August 6, 1976–2026).

President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram attended the opening ceremony of an exhibition entitled "Woven Ties – 50 Years of Thailand–Viet Nam Diplomatic Relations" at the Vietnamese Women's Museum in Ha Noi on August 6, as part of his official visit to Viet Nam.

Viet Nam and Thailand share close historical and cultural ties. Long before the two countries formally established diplomatic relations, President Ho Chi Minh played an important role in fostering the bond between their peoples. Although he spent only a relatively short period in Thailand, he left behind a profound legacy of friendship.

A delegation from Can Tho held a business networking conference in Bangkok on August 5 to promote the Mekong Delta city's tourism potential and strengthen cooperation with Thai partners.

President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram will pay an official visit to Viet Nam from August 5 – 7.

Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to deepen multi-faceted cooperation with Thailand, Cambodia and the Philippines, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tran Luu Quang told the ASEAN countries’ diplomats.

The ambassador said the establishment of Viet Nam's first honorary consulate in Phuket reflects both countries' commitment to enhancing cooperation with the Andaman sea economic gateway while meeting growing demand for consular services and better support for Vietnamese citizens and the Vietnamese community in southern Thailand.

Thailand is currently Viet Nam's largest trading partner within ASEAN, while Viet Nam ranks as Thailand's sixth-largest trading partner globally. Bilateral trade reached 22.07 billion USD in 2025, with both sides aiming to increase the figure to 25 billion USD in the coming years. Thailand also has 805 valid investment projects in Viet Nam with a combined registered capital of 15.4 billion USD.

Authorities of the central province of Thanh Hoa on June 17 introduced the locality’s investment potential and development opportunities to Thai businesses at a seminar held in Bangkok, as part of efforts to deepen the Viet Nam-Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Viet Nam and Thailand have enjoyed a vibrant and friendly partnership over the past 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties on August 6, 1976. The two countries have witnessed strong and increasingly dynamic developments in bilateral ties, especially since Viet Nam joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted a welcome ceremony in Ha Noi on June 8 for his Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul, who is in Viet Nam for an official visit and participation in the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF), scheduled for June 8–9.

Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and head of the committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs Le Minh Tri received Isra Sunthornvut, deputy leader of Thailand’s Democrat Party, in Ha Noi on June 7.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation departed Bangkok on May 28 evening, concluding their official visit to Thailand before beginning a state visit to Singapore.

As part of the official visit to Thailand by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam, his spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, on May 28 had a meeting with Thananon Charnvirakul, spouse of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in Bangkok.

A visiting delegation from Viet Nam’s Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation held talks with Thailand’s National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) on May 28, opening up prospects for deeper cooperation and greater exchanges of experience in institutional development and sci-tech governance.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam and his spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, on May 28 met with King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida at the Grand Palace during their official visit to Thailand.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam on May 28 met with leaders of several leading Thai corporations during his official visit to Thailand, urging them to expand high-quality investment in strategic sectors serving sustainable development.

General Secretary and President To Lam's Thailand visit provides an opportunity for the two countries’ top leaders to reflect on the past 50 years while opening up new opportunities and creating fresh momentum to further deepen the friendly and cooperative relationship between the two nations.