The event, titled “Second Gathering of Young Vietnamese Intellectuals in Thailand,” featured the participation of Vietnamese scientists, intellectuals, lecturers and a large number of Vietnamese students studying in Thailand.

At the discussion, Associate Professor and Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuoc Lai, Head of the Public Policy and Sustainable Development Department at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), said young intellectuals today play an important role in linking science and technology with people, sustainable development, social equity and environmental protection.

She noted that as Vietnam is undergoing profound social changes and facing challenges related to climate change, including environmental pollution and rising sea levels, young Vietnamese intellectuals in Thailand can contribute in many areas.

These include participating in technology initiatives that support community development, improve quality of life and promote sustainable development; enhancing links between Vietnamese and Thai universities in training and research cooperation, especially for schools in remote areas; and helping build communities that are resilient to global disruptions.

Participants also shared views on the role of Vietnamese intellectuals in promoting the sharing of initiatives in areas where Thailand has strengths, such as precision agriculture and clean agriculture, as well as connecting with Thai businesses operating in Vietnam.

Le Huu Phuc, Vietnam’s Trade Counselor in Thailand, said trade relations between Vietnam and Thailand are currently very positive, with two-way trade rising sharply to US$8.6 billion during the past four months of the year. However, he noted that many Vietnamese products still face difficulties entering the Thai market.

He expressed hope that Vietnamese intellectuals and overseas Vietnamese businesses will help support Vietnamese companies in obtaining export licenses and distributing products in Thailand, while helping bring more Vietnamese agricultural products into the Thai market.

Some participants also said young Vietnamese intellectuals in Thailand could help promote Vietnam’s image by actively taking part in and organizing Vietnamese cultural festivals at their places of study.

Regarding plans to build a network of young Vietnamese intellectuals in Thailand, participants suggested that the network should be developed in an open and interdisciplinary direction, with practical activities and stronger connections to Vietnam’s development needs. Priority activities proposed included mentoring students, organizing seminars and student projects, and creating forums for students to share research issues.

According to Ngo Van Tai, Vice President of the Vietnamese Students’ Association in Thailand, 33 out of around 70 members of the association are doctoral students studying in various fields at Thai universities, accounting for 47.1% of total membership.

This group will form a high-quality pool of young intellectuals contributing to science, technology and innovation cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand in the coming years, he added

The students also expressed hope for continued support from the Vietnamese Embassy during their studies in Thailand.

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