Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung has highlighted key milestones in the 50-year journey of Viet Nam–Thailand diplomatic relations in a recent interview with the Viet Nam News Agency (VNA).

The Vietnamese language was celebrated in Thailand through the vibrant final round of the Vietnamese-speaking contest “My Vietnam Story”, held on March 31 as part of cultural activities marking the 50th anniversary of Viet Nam – Thailand diplomatic relations.

A ceremony to see off the Vietnamese sport delegation to compete at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand from January 15-27, was held at Noi Bai International Airport in Ha Noi on January 15.

Viet Nam welcomes the signing of the Joint Statement between Cambodia and Thailand at the 3rd Special Meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) on December 27, 2025, agreeing on a ceasefire and measures to de-escalate tensions at the border between the two countries, said Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.

The closing ceremony of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 33) was held solemnly at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, officially bringing to a close more than 10 days of exciting competition across Southeast Asia. 

Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung on December 14 held a meeting with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow during his working visit to Thailand.

The Thai market has been increasingly affirming its position as a strategic export destination for businesses in Ho Chi Minh City in particular and Viet Nam in general.

Viet Nam’s sporting contingent departed for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 33) on the morning of December 7, following a send-off ceremony at Noi Bai International Airport.

Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 2 sent messages of condolences to Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and PM Anutin Charnvirakul following reports that the southern provinces of Thailand have recently experienced heavy rains and floods, causing great losses of life and property, and severely affecting people's lives.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working closely with Vietnamese embassies in Myanmar and Thailand to protect Vietnamese citizens affected by recent crackdowns on online scam operations in Myanmar, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said at a press conference in Hanoi on November 6.

On October 28, the Prime Ministers of Thailand and Cambodia met on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit, reaffirming their commitment to implementing the peace agreement reached two days earlier.

State President Luong Cuong on October 27 sent a message of condolences to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand over the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.

As a neighbour of both Cambodia and Thailand and a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Viet Nam is deeply interested in and welcomes the signing of the peace pact between Cambodia and Thailand on October 26, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said.

Viet Nam attaches great importance to and wishes to further enhance the Viet Nam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in an increasingly robust, trustworthy, and substantive manner, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.

According to the Import and Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Viet Nam was Thailand’s second-largest coffee supplier in the first seven months of 2025, reaching 5.63 thousand tonnes, worth 30.14 million USD.

To mark Vietnamese Language Day on September 8, the Consulate General of Viet Nam in Khon Kaen hosted the first-ever celebration of the event in Northeast Thailand, which is home to a large Vietnamese community.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 8 sent a congratulatory letter to Anutin Charnvirakul on the latter's endorsement as Prime Minister by the King of Thailand.

The Vietnamese Consulate General in Khon Kaen hosted a ceremony on August 28 in Thailand’s Udon Thani province to commemorate the 80th Nation Day (September 2).

Viet Nam claimed the bronze medal at the 2025 ASEAN Women’s Championship after defeating Thailand 3-1 in the third-place match at Lach Tray Stadium in Hai Phong city on August 19 afternoon.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son had meetings with officials of China, Cambodia, and Thailand on the sidelines of the 10th Lancang – Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in China's Yunnan province on August 14–15.