PUBLISHED: 22 Apr 2025 at 03:30
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana may give a state visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan from April 25 to 28, the Royal Household Bureau has announced.
The statement said the imperial attend follows an offer from His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan.
Their Majesties ‘ visit will further enhance friendship and cooperation between the two kingdoms, which have close relationships founded upon shared nations, belief in Buddhism and historic relationships between the aristocratic families and individuals.
Upon arrival at Paro International Airport, Their Majesties will be received by people of the Bhutanese royal family and then exit for Thimphu in the evening.
Their Majesties may be publicly welcomed by His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Third Prince of Bhutan and Her Majesty the Queen of Bhutan in a meeting at Tashichho Dzong, which includes an assessment of a guard of honour.
Their Majesties may remain to Tendrelthang, where they will see a parade and historical performance. Bhutanese citizens will also accumulate to give their value and provide a comfortable welcome. A state dinner may be hosted by the King and the Queen of Bhutan at Dechencholing Palace in the evening.
On the next day of the explore, Their Majesties may attend a religious service at Buddha Dordenma, where 74 Thai and 74 Bhutanese priests will conduct Buddhist chants to give gifts to the imperial couple. Following this, the fourth King of Bhutan will meet Their Majesties.
In the afternoon, Their Majesties will visit prominent development projects and exhibitions, including a collaboration between the Royal Projects of Thailand and Bhutan, as well as the One Gewog, One Product ( Ogop ) initiative. In the evening, Their Majesties will grant an audience to the Bhutanese prime minister and spouse.
On the third day of the visit, Their Majesties will visit Lingkana Palace to experience Bhutanese culture, such as displays of woven textiles and garments. The royal couple will also visit the Thimphu central market to view an exhibition on a volunteer programme.
On the final day, Their Majesties will travel to Dungkar Dzong in Paro to pay homage to Shakyamuni Buddha and observe activities of the Royal Institute, including an exhibition on the Gelephu Smart City Project.
Their Majesties will depart from the air force base in Don Mueang at 7am on April 25 and return on April 28 at 7. 30pm.
The visit to Bhutan is the first official overseas state visit of His Majesty the King’s reign.
Ahead of the royal visit, the Tourism Authority of Thailand ( TAT ) organised the” Amazing Thailand Festival in Bhutan 2025″ campaign to stimulate travel interest and promote exchanges of cultural ties and goodwill.