# Thai royal state visit to Vietnam

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/thai-royal-state-visit-to-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-09-14T10:36:23.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

The King and Queen of Thailand are conducting a historic state visit to Vietnam, marking the first such visit by a Thai monarch and queen since diplomatic ties were established in 1976.

Scheduled to take place from September 14 to 16, 2026, the visit follows high-level exchanges and coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The mission aims to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which was upgraded in May 2025, and bolster economic cooperation with a bilateral trade target of $25 billion.

On September 14, King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. The visit was extended by invitation from Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse. To mark the occasion, the King personally piloted the Royal Thai Air Force aircraft. 

The royal couple was welcomed by high-ranking Vietnamese officials, including Chairman of the Presidential Office Le Khanh Hai and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang. A formal welcome ceremony was held at the National Assembly, which featured a 21-gun salute from the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long and a review of the Vietnamese People's Army honor guard. Following these ceremonies, the leaders proceeded to official talks to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The Thai delegation also includes Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

## Claims

- Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida arrived in Hanoi on September 14, 2026. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The visit marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Vietnam. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The state visit is scheduled from September 14 to September 16, 2026. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- King Maha Vajiralongkorn personally piloted the royal aircraft to Hanoi. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- This is the first state visit to Vietnam by a Thai King and Queen since diplomatic ties were established in 1976. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Thailand and Vietnam upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A 21-gun salute was fired from the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long to welcome the Thai royals. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The King holds both civilian and military pilot certificates. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The royal couple is staying at the Fairmont Hanoi. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Thai King and Queen arrive in Hanoi for state visit to Vietnam

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida arrived in Hanoi on September 14, 2026, for a three-day state visit to Vietnam, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thai-king-maha-vajiralongkorn-begins-state-visit-to-vietnam

### 2026-09-10: Thai King and Queen to make historic state visit to Vietnam

The King and Queen of Thailand are set to make a historic state visit to Vietnam, marking the first such visit by Thai royalty since 1976 and celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thai-king-and-queen-to-make-historic-state-visit-to-vietnam

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