President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram attended and delivered remarks at the opening ceremony as part of his official visit to Vietnam. The exhibition was jointly organized by the Royal Thai Embassy in Vietnam and the Vietnamese Women's Museum.

Also in attendance were Party Central Committee member and Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Thanh; Party Central Committee member and Vice President-Secretary General of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Ha Thi Nga; Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Urawadee Sriphiromaya; President of the Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association Nguyen Van Thanh; President of the Thailand-Vietnam Friendship Association Sanan Angubolkul; along with representatives of agencies, organizations, and the diplomatic corps in Vietnam.

President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram (third from right) and delegates cut the ribbon to officially open the exhibition. (Photo: Thanh Thao)

A meeting point through traditional attire

The exhibition features the traditional costumes of Vietnam and Thailand, highlighting the cultural heritage, identity, and artistic excellence of each nation. The garments also reflect the beauty, knowledge, and craftsmanship accumulated over generations, particularly the role of women and the textile tradition in preserving cultural heritage.

Ambassador Urawadee Sriphiromaya said the exhibition is one of the official events marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand, celebrating the enduring friendship and cultural ties between the two countries.

Held in August, the exhibition also pays tribute to Queen Mother Sirikit of Thailand, who bestowed eight styles of traditional attire for Thai women.

According to the Ambassador, Thailand's traditional attire, known as “Chud Thai,” has been nominated by the Thai government for inscription on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2026.

President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram, Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Thanh, and delegates visit the exhibition. (Photo: Thanh Thao)

Speaking at the event, Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Thanh emphasized that the exhibition, held on the very day marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and attended by the President of the National Assembly of Thailand, carried special significance. It reflected the determination of the leaders and peoples of both countries to further advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a more substantive, effective, and sustainable manner.

She noted that, from the early days of diplomatic engagement, Vietnam and Thailand have grown increasingly close, becoming trusted partners that share common interests and work together to contribute to a united, resilient, and sustainably developing ASEAN Community.

The elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2025, she said, has ushered in a new stage of development, providing fresh momentum for deeper cooperation across a wide range of fields.

Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh said the exhibition's theme, “Woven Ties: 50 Years of Vietnam-Thailand Diplomatic Relations,” carries profound significance. The traditional garments on display reflect the cultural beauty, identity, and craftsmanship of each nation while symbolizing the threads that connect the two countries, two cultures, and two peoples.

Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Thanh delivers remarks at the exhibition's opening ceremony. (Photo: Thanh Thao)

“Just as individual threads are woven together into a strong fabric, Vietnam-Thailand relations today have been built upon political trust, close cooperation between the two countries' National Assemblies and governments, and, above all, the enduring bonds of friendship between their peoples across generations,” Nguyen Thi Thanh said.

She also commended the exhibition for honoring the role of women and the traditional weaving craft - symbols of cultural identity, diligence, skill, and creativity, while serving as a bridge between tradition and modernity in both Vietnam and Thailand.

People-to-people exchanges strengthen bilateral relations

Vice President-Secretary General of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Ha Thi Nga said the exhibition provides an opportunity to look back on the half-century since the establishment of diplomatic relations, celebrate the achievements of bilateral cooperation, and reaffirm the enduring values of friendship, mutual trust, and close ties between the peoples of Vietnam and Thailand.

According to her, people-to-people friendship serves as a solid foundation that has nurtured and deepened Vietnam-Thailand relations. This foundation has been strengthened through meetings, cultural exchanges, cooperation among localities, organizations, businesses, youth, women's groups, pupils, students, and the close connections between the peoples of the two countries.

Ha Thi Nga said this is also the message the exhibition seeks to convey: that the friendship between the peoples of Vietnam and Thailand is built on mutual understanding, sharing, and sincere cooperation.

In recent years, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front has promoted relations with Thai people's organizations, social organizations, and friends of Vietnam in Thailand, while coordinating activities in community development, social welfare, cultural preservation, and climate change response.

She also expressed appreciation to the Thai government and authorities at all levels for creating favorable conditions for the Vietnamese community to live, study, work, and conduct business in Thailand, while preserving their cultural identity and serving as a bridge between the peoples of the two countries.

President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram delivers remarks at the exhibition's opening ceremony. (Photo: Thanh Thao)

Speaking at the exhibition, President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram said that over the past decades, bilateral relations have evolved from a friendship between neighboring countries into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He noted that mutual trust, mutual respect, and a shared vision form the foundation of Vietnam-Thailand relations today.

He emphasized that parliamentary cooperation has become a key pillar of bilateral relations. Through high-level delegation exchanges, the sharing of legislative experience, and parliamentary best practices, the legislative bodies of both countries have enhanced mutual understanding, strengthened people-to-people exchanges, and made practical contributions to cooperation for the common benefit of the two nations.

The Thai parliamentary leader reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening cooperation with Vietnam across various fields, including parliamentary cooperation, legal cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges.

According to him, the 50th anniversary is an occasion for both countries to take pride in their shared achievements while embarking on a new chapter of cooperation for the next half-century.

Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Urawadee Sriphiromaya (second from right) presents a certificate of recognition to President of the Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association Nguyen Van Thanh. (Photo: Thanh Thao)

At the opening ceremony, the Royal Thai Embassy in Vietnam presented certificates of recognition to Nguyen Van Thanh, President of the Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association, and Sanan Angubolkul, President of the Thailand-Vietnam Friendship Association, in recognition of their contributions to promoting people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the event, Sanan Angubolkul highly praised the close cooperation between the two friendship associations. He said that the connections and mutual understanding cultivated at all levels, from ordinary citizens to the leaders of both countries, provide a strong foundation for further advancing friendship and people-to-people exchanges.

Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Urawadee Sriphiromaya (second from right) presents a certificate of recognition to President of the Thailand-Vietnam Friendship Association Sanan Angubolkul. (Photo: Thanh Thao)

50 Years of Vietnam-Thailand Relations: From Ho Chi Minh’s Legacy to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Thailand’s The Nation Thailand recently published an article highlighting President Ho Chi Minh’s humanitarian legacy as an important foundation that helped shape and develop the friendship between the peoples of Vietnam and Thailand.

Shaping New Milestone for Vietnam-Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership At the invitation of Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul and his spouse, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam, his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation, will pay an official visit to Thailand from May 27 to 29, 2026.