Vietnam
Vajiralongkorn visited Vietnam twice as crown prince. This is his first trip as king, and the first state visit by a Thai king and queen since the two countries established ties.
Vietnam
The same IMF report says Vietnam overtakes Thailand this year on purchasing power but not until 2029 in dollars. The difference is exchange rates, and per capita Vietnam is still at 60% of Thailand.
Vietnam
Thailand's second-largest bank walked into Vietnam with a billion-dollar budget. Five years on, its Ho Chi Minh City branch has lost roughly VND1.02 trillion before tax.
Vietnam
Over 30 years, Thai capital quietly became Vietnam's eighth-largest foreign investor by buying local brands, building an ecosystem, and tracking the diplomatic upgrade. Now Thai firms want to list directly in Ho Chi Minh City — a shift from quiet acquisition to the public stage.