Madam Pang and Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao join hands for football and Vietnam–Thailand friendship

Bangkok, Thailand, May 28, 2026 – Vietjet and Muang Thai Insurance, Thailand’s leading insurance company, have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to promote insurance, sports, cultural exchange, and community development initiatives in Vietnam, Thailand, and across the wider region. The event took place during the official visit of Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam to Thailand.

Vietjet Thailand, a joint venture with nearly 1,500 Thai employees, stands as a symbol of the close friendship and cooperation between the two countries. The airline currently operates a fleet of 22 aircraft, including 10 new-generation Boeing 737-8 aircraft, and is increasingly embraced by Thai people in their daily life.

Vietjet and Muang Thai Insurance cooperate to promote sports, cultural exchange, and community development initiatives in Vietnam, Thailand, and across the wider region

The event marked an inspiring meeting between two influential female leaders in Southeast Asia: Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Chairwoman of Vietjet, and Ms. Nualphan Lamsam (“Madam Pang”), Chief Executive Officer of Muang Thai Insurance and President of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT).

One carries the aspiration of connecting skies, while the other dedicates her heart to football — and they meet in a shared belief in kindness, human connection, and the power of sports and culture to bring people closer together.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has been a dedicated supporter of Vietnamese football and futsal for over a decade

Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao said: “Flights connect cities, while sports connect people’s hearts. We believe the partnership between Vietjet and Muang Thai Insurance will help spread the great values of Vietnam–Thailand friendship and inspire younger generations across the region.”

For more than a decade, Vietjet has remained a steadfast companion of Vietnamese football and futsal through sponsorship activities, grassroots sports development programs, and support for the national teams.

Ms. Nualphan Lamsam (“Madam Pang”), CEO of Muang Thai Insurance PCL and President of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) remarks at the signing ceremony

In Thailand, Madam Pang is regarded as an iconic figure in the country’s football scene. As the first female president in FAT’s history, she has played a major role in advancing youth football, women’s football, and the professionalization of the Thai League through her positive energy and passion for sports.

The event in Bangkok marks an inspiring meeting between two influential female leaders in Southeast Asia: Madam Pang and Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao

Madam Pang said: “On behalf of Muang Thai Insurance, we are delighted to collaborate with Vietjet Group in enhancing passenger protection through travel insurance solutions, while also exploring opportunities for broader insurance cooperation. More importantly, this partnership extends beyond the business sector into sports and social development, which are areas both organizations genuinely value and share a common vision for. Beyond the business opportunities between our two organizations, I would also like to sincerely thank the Vietnamese people, especially football fans, for always welcoming me with warmth and kindness whenever I have visited Vietnam.”

The event in Bangkok marks an inspiring meeting between two influential female leaders in Southeast Asia: Madam Pang and Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao

Under the cooperation agreement, the two sides will jointly explore travel insurance and non-life insurance initiatives for passengers across Vietjet Group’s extensive flight network, while also promoting youth football development, cultural exchanges, and the global promotion of  the images and values of Vietnam and Thailand.

Madam Pang presents an honorary football jersey to Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao

Alongside the expansion of its international flight network, Vietjet, together with Muang Thai Insurance, aspires to bring the values of aviation, football, culture, and the ASEAN community further onto the global stage, contributing to elevating the image of Vietnam, Thailand, and Southeast Asia worldwide.

In the near future, Vietjet and Vikki Bank will also accompany ASEAN United FC, one of the region’s major football tournaments, serving as a bridge connecting hundreds of millions of Southeast Asian football fans as Vietnam and Thailand celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.