On October 24, the 15^th ASEAN Summit in Hua Hin and related summits entered the second working day with a focus on issues of mutual concern and Vietnam’s assumption of ASEAN president in 2010.

Deputy spokesperson for the Thai Prime Minister’s Office Suphachai Jaismut said that Vietnam is one of the nations spearheading ASEAN, therefore, the country is well qualified to take the helm of ASEAN and fulfill its tasks effectively.

The Thai Government is ready to share its experience with Vietnam in organsing the ASEAN Summit in 2010 and playing its role as the ASEAN President, said Suphachai Jaismut.

Vietnam’s preparations for the ASEAN Presidency is also in Thailand’s media spotlight. Noppajak Arttanon, a TV reporter from the Communications Group Nation also expressed his belief that with good infrastructure facilities and political stability, Vietnam is well suited to take up the task.