Hanoi, July 10 -- The consul jurisdiction covers eight coastal provinces in southern Thailand, namely Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi, Trang, Satun, Ranong, Songkhla, and Surat Thani.

Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung highlighted the special significance of the inauguration of the Office as the two nations are celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Over the past half-century, the relations between the two countries have evolved from close people-to-people exchanges into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, he noted.

The relationship has been further elevated by the highly successful official visit of General Secretary and President To Lam to Thailand and the official visit of Thai Prim...