On 22 October 2026, H.E. Mr. Sarun Charoensuwan, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, and his spouse, attended the reception on the occasion of the National Day of the Hungary, at the Thammasat Association, Bangkok, as the Guest of Honour.

The Vice Foreign Minister delivered his congratulatory remarks, commemorating the courage of the Hungarian people during the 1956 Revolution, as well as the peaceful and democratic transition of Hungary in 1989. He emphasised the longstanding ties between the two nations and reaffirmed Thailand's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations in trade and investment, sectoral cooperation, including on education, water management, as well as people-to-people exchanges. In addition, he expressed appreciation for Hungary’s support for the Thailand - European Union Free Trade Agreement (Thailand - EU FTA) negotiations and Thailand's accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

On this occasion, H.E. Mrs. Szilvia Szaloki, Ambassador of Hungary, delivered her opening remarks, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, and underscoring the enduring values of freedom, solidarity and national sovereignty. She expressed Hungary’s appreciation for Thailand’s support for the Hungarian people at the United Nations during the events of 1956, noting that this shared history continues to serve as a strong foundation for the longstanding friendship and close relations between the two countries.

Hungary is Thailand’s 17th-largest trading partner in Europe, with bilateral trade valued at over 24,960 billion baht. Furthermore, Hungary is among the leading European providers of scholarships for Thai students. To date, more than 200 Thai students have been granted the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship to pursue higher education in Hungary.