To Lam Visits Thailand to Strengthen Vietnam-Thai Relations

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Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam arrived in Thailand on 27 May for an official visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties ahead of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations.

Invited by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the visit marks To Lam’s first official trip to an ASEAN country since starting his second presidential term in April, while continuing his role as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Upon arriving in Udon Thani province in northeastern Thailand, To Lam and his spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, visited the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site. They paid tribute to the late Vietnamese President with incense, flowers, and a minute of silence, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening friendship and cooperation between the two nations. To Lam wrote in the memorial guestbook, noting the enduring connection of Vietnamese communities in Thailand to their homeland and the revolutionary leader.

During the visit, the delegation planted a mango tree at the memorial site to commemorate the occasion. 

The Ho Chi Minh Memorial, located about 10 kilometers from central Udon Thani, preserves memories of Ho Chi Minh’s activities in Thailand between 1928 and 1929, when he lived under several aliases, including Thau Chin. The site remains a cultural landmark and a gathering place for the Vietnamese community, showcasing photographs, handwritten documents, and historical exhibits.

Historians say Ho Chi Minh organized Vietnamese revolutionary networks in Thailand while encouraging overseas Vietnamese to integrate, respect local customs, and preserve cultural identity.

After the Udon Thani visit, the Vietnamese delegation traveled to Bangkok for official meetings with Thai leaders. Discussions are expected to focus on expanding cooperation under the Thailand-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including trade, investment, tourism, and regional collaboration, as the two countries prepare activities to celebrate their 50th diplomatic anniversary.

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