Thai Prime Minister begins official visit to Vietnam

On the afternoon of May 15, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived in Hanoi, starting an official visit to Vietnam, co-chairing the 4th meeting of the Vietnam - Thailand Joint Cabinet from May 15-16 at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Welcoming the delegation at Noi Bai International Airport were: Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung; Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong; Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung welcomed Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi - Photo: VNA

Accompanying Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on his visit to Vietnam were: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Jungrungreangkit; Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa; Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong; Deputy Minister of Finance Julapun Amornvivat; Secretary General to the Prime Minister, Prommin Lertsuridej; Thai Trade Representative Chai Wacharonke; Thai Trade Representative Umesh N. Pandey; Government Spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub; Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Thailand to Vietnam Urawadee Sriphiromya.

Welcoming ceremony for Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi - Photo: VNA

Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra was born in 1986. She has a BA in Political Science from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; and a MA in International Hotel Management from the University of Surrey, UK.

Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra was: Member of the Executive Committee of Rende Ploenchit Hotel Co., Ltd. (2011-2024); Member of the Executive Committee of Rende Development Co., Ltd. (2012-2024); Member of the Executive Committee of Thames Valley Khao Yai Co., Ltd. (2013-2024); Member of the Executive Committee of Alpine Golf and Sports Co., Ltd., Member of the Executive Committee of Alpine Garden Design Co., Ltd., Member of the Executive Committee of OAI Consulting and Management Co., Ltd. (2016-2024); Vice Chairman of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee, Vice Chairman of the National Health System Development Committee (2023-2024).

Since 2022, Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been the Director General of the Pheu Thai Party's Initiative and Inclusion Committee, leading the Pheu Thai Family Project.

Since 2023, she has been the leader of the Pheu Thai Party.

From August 18, 2024 to present, Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra is the 31st Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn's government attaches importance to strengthening cooperation with ASEAN countries, including Vietnam, especially in the fields of economy and tourism.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/thu-tuong-thai-lan-bat-dau-tham-chinh-thuc-viet-nam-20250515140608086.htm