As of 9:15 pm on January 23, Vietnam had won 24 gold, 29 silver and 24 bronze medals, placing fifth on the medal table. Hosts Thailand topped the standings with 109 golds, 102 silvers and 82 bronzes, followed by Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung said that the Party and State view cultural diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges as pivotal bridges for maintaining sustainable cooperation.
A total of 28 teams with 552 members have arrived in Thailand, with several squads, including the men’s and women’s football teams, baseball, handball and badminton, already beginning competition as scheduled. An additional 160 athletes, including key teams in athletics, swimming and archery, were due to join the delegation later the same day.
For the Vietnamese delegation, the moment the national flag is hoisted in Bangkok serves as a reminder of their dual mission – striving for sporting excellence while also showcasing an image of Vietnam that is confident, dynamic, and friendly. Each athlete enters the Games carrying not only medal hopes, but also the responsibility of strengthening regional solidarity and friendship.
The bookshelf presented to the Ho Chi Minh Relic Site in Udon Thani is not only an invaluable spiritual gift but also a treasure of knowledge with profound historical and cultural values. It serves as an important resource to help educate younger generations and the Vietnamese community in Thailand about Ho Chi Minh’s thought, patriotism, and the spirit of national unity.
A solemn ceremony was held on May 19 at the President Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in Nachok village, Muang district, Nakhon Phanom province, northeastern Thailand, to mark the 135th birth anniversary of the late Vietnamese leader.
Featuring 600 titles, the bookcase offers a diverse range of content suitable for all ages and proficiency levels. It includes colorful picture books for young children who are beginners in their mother tongue, as well as textbooks and reference materials for students at Vietnamese language schools across Thailand.
Vietnamese Consul General in Khon Kaen Dinh Hoang Linh reiterated the Party and State’s constant policy of considering the Vietnamese community abroad as an inseparable part and an important resource of the nation. The diplomat expressed his hope that the community will continue to accompany and join hands with their fellows at home in striving towards a prosperous and powerful future for the country.
At the Thai Festival, from March 28 night to March 30 morning in Hanoi, visitors explored typical Thai dishes, along with health care and beauty care products and traditional handicrafts. They also enjoyed traditional dances from many regions of Thailand, tried making Khanom Krok coconut cakes and painting patterns on silk, among other activities.
The upcoming U17 women’s football friendly match between Thailand and Vietnam is another significant step in leveraging sports as a means to develop cooperation between the two countries.
Governor Pratya highlighted the food street’s role in boosting the local economy and attracting tourists. He noted that alongside landmarks such as the Ho Chi Minh Memorial and the Thai-Vietnamese Cultural Street Gate, it further strengthens ties with Vietnamese localities.
As part of the visit, Pandey has a meeting with the management board of MM Mega Market Vietnam, a strategic retail brand belonging to BJC BIGC Group, a leading Thai investor in Vietnam.
Vietnam has been drawn into Group D, alongside Oman, Bahrain, and Malaysia, at the 2025 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup, set to take place in Pattaya from March 20-30.
The bazaar themed “Miracle of Giving” united 56 embassies in Thailand to raise funds for charitable activities, with proceeds supporting relief efforts, welfare, medical treatment, and live improvement for the disadvantaged and those affected by natural disasters.
Twenty-seven bicycles, transported from Bangkok to the competition venue, have been arranged for the Vietnamese team to select.
Overseas Vietnamese in Thailand have gathered at the President Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in Udon Thani province to honour the late leader with traditional offerings and ceremonies as part of their Tet (Lunar New Year) celebrations.
Regional media are heaping praise on Vietnamese striker Nguyen Xuan Son after his stunning double led Vietnam to a 2-1 victory over Thailand in the first leg of the 2024 ASEAN Championship final at Viet Tri stadium on January 2.
After nearly a year of construction, the Thailand-Vietnam Cultural Street Gate was inaugurated in the Thai northeastern province of Nakhon Phanom on October 10 to the welcome of over 1,000 Vietnamese expatriates from across Thailand.
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Vietnamese athletes have made a strong showing at the ongoing 18th CMAS Finswimming World Cup 2024 Round 4 in Phuket, Thailand, claiming three gold medals.
The Vietnam and Thailand Football Federations have reached an agreement to organise a national team friendly match in September.
Vietnam’s No 1 Muay Thai fighter Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat ended phenom Johan “Jojo” Ghazali's winning streak in a thrilling bout at the ONE Championship 167 event on June 8 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Four best table tennis players of Vietnam will seek their Olympic slots at the Southeast Asia Regional Qualification from May 8-10 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Vietnamese runner Ha Thi Hau won and set a new record at the Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB, an ultra-trail running tournament in Yala, Thailand, late on May 4 while her teammate Le Thi Hang came second.
