What did Sun Group propose during meeting with Thai Prime Minister? 

Sun Group has proposed several strategic pillars of cooperation between businesses of Vietnam and Thailand, aiming to strengthen bilateral economic ties.

As part of his official visit to Vietnam from June 8-9, which marked the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday met with several leading Vietnamese enterprises, including Sun Group, Vietjet Air, and Viettel.

During a separate meeting with the Thai PM, Sun Group's chairman Dang Minh Truong introduced his group’s core business sectors, including hospitality, entertainment, real estate, and infrastructure, as well as newly added sectors that help complete its ecosystem, such as healthcare, education, aviation, and finance-banking.

Building on this foundation, Truong proposed several strategic cooperation pillars with Thailand. One notable proposal was the creation of a “Two Countries, One Destination” initiative, connecting renowned destinations in both countries such as Phu Quoc, Phuket, and Koh Samui.

"Alongside the new daily Phu Quoc-Bangkok route, Sun PhuQuoc Airways will expand its network from Phu Quoc, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh City to Phuket, Chiang Mai, and beyond," Truong said.

"At the same time, by leveraging Phu Quoc’s visa-free policy, we aim to pair the islands of both countries, enabling travelers from Europe, the CIS countries, and even citizens of Vietnam and Thailand to experience both nations seamlessly as a single destination," he added.

Sun Group also expressed its hope that Thailand would support the company in the form of preferential slot allocations at the country’s busiest aviation gateways, while jointly promoting the two nations to the world as a unified tourism destination.

The Vietnamese corporation is also pursuing multiple initiatives to collaborate on talent development for the aviation, hospitality, and healthcare sectors - areas where both the countries face significant workforce shortages.

Truong therefore expressed his desire for the two sides to cooperate in training programs, academic exchanges, and personnel development.

During the meeting, Sun Group leaders also introduced key projects being invested in and implemented by the group in preparation for APEC 2027.

These include the APEC 2027 Multifunctional Complex featuring the APEC Convention and Exhibition Center, a multi-purposed theater, and other facilities; the expansion of Phu Quoc International Airport; a new road connecting the airport to the APEC complex; a light rail transit (LRT) system; a nearly 7,000-room “hotel city” development in the Bai Dat Do (Ruby Beach) area; and the Ong Quan Mountain accommodation, services, and commercial complex.

At the same time, Sun Group expressed its desire to cooperate with Thailand’s leading enterprises on future construction projects, jointly creating iconic developments that symbolize a new era for the region.

Speaking openly and enthusiastically about Sun Group’s nearly 20-year journey of “Enhancing the beauty of Vietnam,” as well as the cooperation proposals presented by Sun Group, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul noted that he had visited Ba Na Hills seven to eight years ago and that “the cable car there was excellent.”

“We can certainly introduce potential partners to you. This relationship should be a two-way street. Thai companies will come to cooperate with you, and vice versa. I believe this will be a highly effective strategy for advancing our partnership and strengthening business activities on both sides,” the PM added.

The Thai leader also expressed his wish to meet Sun Group representatives again in Thailand and further discuss future business and cooperation plans between the two sides. “It would be wonderful to see cooperation between Sun Group and Thailand’s leading corporations,” he noted.

The strategic proposals put forward by Sun Group’s leadership are built upon a foundation of practical and sustainable cooperation between Sun Group and Thai partners.

Notably, all four iconic properties that have brought Sun Group international recognition - InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort (Danang city), JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort (Phu Quoc island), Hotel de la Coupole – MGallery Sa Pa (Sa Pa, Lao Cai province), and Capella Hanoi (Hanoi) - were designed by the talented architects of Bangkok-based Bensley Studio, led by renowned architect Bill Bensley.

Thailand is also one of Sun Group’s most loyal international source markets, with visitor arrivals to Sun World parks in 2025 increasing by more than 22% compared to the previous year.

Most recently, in Bangkok, under the witness of senior leaders from both countries, Sun Group and Central Pattana (Thailand’s leading retail real estate developer under Central Group) signed an MoU on strategic cooperation to develop shopping mall projects and premium mixed-use complexes in Danang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Phu Quoc.

Earlier, during talks with Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 8, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul assessed bilateral relations as being at their strongest stage ever. He affirmed that Vietnam’s business environment continues to improve and pledged to encourage Thai enterprises to expand investments in sectors aligned with Vietnam’s development priorities.

The two sides have set a goal of raising bilateral trade turnover to $5 billion in the near term and eventually to $50 billion in a balanced and sustainable manner.