Thai King and Queen Visit Vietnam in Historic Ceremony
Thailand's King and Queen are visiting Vietnam through September 16, meeting with President To Lam as the nations mark 50 years of diplomatic relations.
The King and Queen of Thailand attended an official welcome ceremony and met with To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of Vietnam, and his wife at the National Assembly Building on 15 September. The King and Queen are making an official visit to Vietnam from 14 to 16 September at the invitation of To Lam. Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Vietnamese President To Lam shook hands alongside Queen Suthida and Lam's wife Ngo Phuong Ly in Hanoi on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. The visit coincides with celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Vietnam. The visit is aimed at further strengthening relations and close ties between the two neighbouring countries.