Hanoi: The Prime Minister is preparing to visit Vietnam on June 8-9. The government spokesperson revealed that the Prime Minister is preparing for an official visit to Vietnam on June 8-9, building upon the cooperation following the Vietnamese leader's visit to Thailand. The visit includes participation in the ASEAN Future Forum to further promote concrete results in Thai-Vietnamese cooperation.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, announced that Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul will make an official visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to attend the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum (AFF). Scheduled for June 8-9, 2026, in Hanoi, the visit aims to explore further cooperation in various dimensions with Vietnamese leaders and the private sector.
The Prime Minister will be accompanied by a delegation of Thai cabinet ministers and high-ranking officials, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkaew, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Ekniti Nitithanprapha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Supajee Suthamphan, among others. Senior executives from relevant government agencies, the Supreme Commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, commanders of various branches of the armed forces, and representatives from over 10 leading Thai private sector companies with investments in Vietnam will also join the delegation. The mission aims to strengthen cooperation at both government and private sector levels between Thailand and Vietnam.
The spokesperson highlighted that this visit marks the Prime Minister's first to Vietnam since the successful official visit to Thailand by Mr. To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of Vietnam, on May 28. It is viewed as a significant step in enhancing Thai-Vietnamese relations.
During the visit, the Prime Minister will engage in political discussions with Vietnamese leaders, including the President, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam. He will also meet with Thai private sector representatives investing in Vietnam to advance cooperation from "good relations" to "tangible results" aligned with shared objectives.
The Prime Minister will participate in the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum (AFF), a strategic platform for discussions on the future and development direction of ASEAN. The forum will host leaders, policymakers, business leaders, academics, and various sectors to exchange ideas and perspectives on important regional issues. Though the AFF has been held twice before, this will be the first time the Thai Prime Minister has personally attended, underscoring the importance Thailand places on this platform and the strong relationship with Vietnam.
This year's meeting, themed "Shaping our Future Together: Peace, Prosperity, People-Centered," will explore ways to fortify ASEAN's role in addressing global challenges, promoting peace and prosperity, and building a people-centered ASEAN community. Leaders from various countries, including the Prime Ministers of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Timor-Leste, will participate.
On June 8, 2026, the Prime Minister and his delegation will depart from Military Airport 2, Wing 6 at 8:00 AM, arriving at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, at 10:00 AM. They will engage in bilateral discussions with high-ranking Vietnamese leaders and meet with Thai private sector representatives operating in Vietnam.
In the afternoon, an official welcoming ceremony and full-scale official discussions will be held at the Vietnamese Government House, followed by a dinner hosted by the Vietnamese Prime Minister.
On June 9, 2026, the Prime Minister will attend the opening ceremony of the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum at the Melia Hanoi Hotel. In the afternoon, he will participate in the Thailand-Vietnam Investment and Business Forum organized by the Board of Investment (BOI) before returning to Thailand in the evening.