Anutin & Vietnam President: Economies Must Grow Together

Thairath•Politics•2d ago

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Thai Prime Minister Anutin and Vietnamese President Tô Lâm affirmed a strategic partnership to foster mutual economic growth between the two nations.

•Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with Vietnamese President Tô Lâm to strengthen bilateral economic ties.
•The meeting occurred during the Thailand–Viet Nam Business Forum 2026, celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations.
•Both leaders emphasized the importance of economic synergy, with a goal to exceed $25 billion in bilateral trade.
•A key outcome was the signing of an action plan focused on supply chain connectivity, local economies, and sustainable development.

Overview

•On May 28, 2026, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Vietnamese President Tô Lâm co-chaired the Thailand-Viet Nam Business Forum 2026.
•Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Vietnamese President Tô Lâm signed the 'Action Plan to Drive Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Thailand and Vietnam'.
•The event marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Vietnam, evolving from 'friendship' to 'strategic partnership'.
•Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that 'Vietnam grows, Thailand grows', highlighting economic interdependence.
•Bilateral trade between Thailand and Vietnam is approaching the goal of $25 billion USD, with current figures near $24 billion USD.
•The 'Three Connects' in the action plan aim to enhance competitiveness, distribute economic benefits, and ensure sustainable co-development for both nations.
•Vietnamese President Tô Lâm confirmed support for cross-border investment in sectors like semiconductors and advanced technology, in order to achieve trade targets.
•Vietnamese President Tô Lâm's visit to Thailand is the first since assuming office, signifying close relations and trust between the two countries.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

"Vietnam grows, Thailand grows."

เวียดนามเติบโต ไทยก็เติบโต

Anutin Charnvirakul

"If both countries can link their potentials, Thailand and Vietnam will not just be the region's 'production base' but a 'strategic partner' driving ASEAN's future economy."

หากทั้งสองประเทศสามารถเชื่อมโยงศักยภาพเข้าด้วยกัน ไทยและเวียดนามจะไม่ใช่เพียง “ฐานการผลิต” ของภูมิภาค แต่จะเป็น “หุ้นส่วนเชิงยุทธศาสตร์” ที่ร่วมขับเคลื่อนเศรษฐกิจแห่งอนาคตของอาเซียน

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Thai Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, co-chairing the Thailand-Viet Nam Business Forum.

Tô Lâm(โต เลิม)ℹ️

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, co-chairing the Thailand-Viet Nam Business Forum.

Place

Vietnam(เวียดนาม)ℹ️

Nation whose President attended a business forum in Thailand and emphasized economic growth alongside Thailand.

Law

Action Plan to Drive Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Thailand and Vietnam(แผนปฏิบัติการเพื่อขับเคลื่อนความเป็นหุ้นส่วนทางยุทธศาสตร์รอบด้านไทย–เวียดนาม)

An agreement signed by Thai and Vietnamese leaders focusing on supply chain connectivity, local economies, and sustainable development.

Organization

ASEAN(อาเซียน)ℹ️

Regional bloc in which Thailand and Vietnam are key economic players, with discussions on future economic potential and security.