Bangkok: The President of Vietnam will embark on an official visit to Thailand on May 27-28 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. This visit marks the first time a Vietnamese leader has officially visited an ASEAN country since assuming the presidency.

According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, announced that His Excellency Mr. To Lam, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, along with his wife, Mrs. Ngo Phuong Ly, will be visiting Thailand as guests of the government. This visit coincides with the significant milestone of 50 years of Thai-Vietnamese diplomatic relations and aims to elevate the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

The spokesperson highlighted the importance of the visit, which will take place under the theme "New Chapter of the 50th Thailand - Viet Nam Diplomatic Relations: Enhancing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership." The focus will be on solidifying cooperation in areas such as security, economics, trade, science, technology, and innovation, as well as promoting people-to-people relations through the implementation of the Three Connects strategy.

On May 28, 2026, the Prime Minister of Thailand will officially welcome Mr. To Lam and Mrs. Ngo Phuong Ly at Government House. The visit will include a military honor guard inspection and discussions to promote cooperation in various sectors including economics, trade, investment, and security. This will be followed by the exchange of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between Thai and Vietnamese agencies, and the unveiling of a commemorative logo for the 50th anniversary of relations.

In addition, both leaders will co-chair the opening of the Thailand - Viet Nam Business Forum. This forum is a crucial platform for strengthening economic and investment cooperation between the private sectors of both countries. It offers Thai entrepreneurs investing in Vietnam a chance to engage directly with Vietnamese leaders, providing a collaborative environment to address business challenges and foster a mutually beneficial economic partnership.

The visit will conclude with a formal dinner hosted by the Prime Minister and his wife in honor of the Vietnamese leader and his wife at Government House.