Madam Pang and Dr.
Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao join hands for football and Vietnam–Thailand friendship
(Vietjet, Bangkok, 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.
The event in Bangkok marks an inspiring meeting between two influential female leaders in Southeast Asia: Madam Pang and Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao
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.
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 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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.