PUBLISHED: 4 Apr 2025 at 04: 45
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana may pay a state visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan from April 25 to 28, the second formal international state visit of His Majesty the King’s era.
The visit follows an offer from His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan.
Upon their arrival, Their Highnesses will be welcomed by His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Third Prince of Bhutan and Her Majesty the Queen of Bhutan.
The visit does contain a considerable religious service at Buddha Dordenma, where 74 Thai and 74 Bhutanese priests will conduct Buddhist chants to give gifts to the imperial couple.
In addition to these royal activities, Their Majesties will become immersed in Bhutanese society through traditional archer, standard matches, and displays of Bhutanese woven textiles and garments.
Their Majesties will also 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.
The future state attend aims to strengthen the already near and well-established relations between the two royal families, as well as to develop goodwill and shared understanding between the peoples of both kingdoms.
To commemorate the historic occasion, the government of Thailand will organise a series of cultural events ahead of the state visit, featuring traditional Thai performing arts, Thai boxing, Thai cuisine, and a friendly football match.
These activities are designed to further deepen people-to-people ties between Thailand and Bhutan.