On 8 June 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, accompanied the Prime Minister on an official visit to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. He began his program by meeting with representatives of Thai companies investing and conducting business in Viet Nam to exchange views on trade, investment and business opportunities in the country. Participants included representatives of Thai businesses operating in the energy, retail and real estate, petrochemical, industrial estate, consumer goods, and banking and financial sectors.
Private Sector representatives shared updates in the meeting on their business operations in Viet Nam. Companies in the energy, retail and manufacturing sectors indicated plans to further expand their investments in the future. They also proposed measures to enhance the business environment and improve operational efficiency, including facilitating investment approval processes, maximizing the benefits of the Thailand - Viet Nam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and strengthening coordination mechanisms to support operations of Thai investors.
The private sector representatives also shared their perspectives on Viet Nam’s economic development, including infrastructure development, public administration reform, the promotion of energy security, and the enhancement of the country’s economic role. These factors have significantly contributed to strengthening confidence among foreign investors. Many companies agreed that Thailand and Viet Nam can grow together through closer economic, trade and investment cooperation, particularly through shared supply chains.
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the Royal Thai Government attaches great importance to promoting Thai businesses overseas. He also underscored that Viet Nam is an important Comprehensive Strategic Partner of Thailand. The Ministry will make full use of existing bilateral cooperation mechanisms, including proposing the convening of the Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) at the Foreign Ministers’ level within this year, as well as following up on the implementation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Action Plan and the Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting within the same timeframe, which will allow both governments to monitor and advance trade and investment cooperation, while also facilitating the operations of businesses.