Thai Princess Sirindhorn on 3-day study visit to Singapore
Thailand's Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is conducting a three-day study visit to Singapore to learn about the nation's history and development. The visit includes meetings with parliamentary officials and tours of military and financial institutions.
Why it matters
The visit highlights the ongoing diplomatic and educational cooperation between Thailand and Singapore, reinforcing bilateral ties.
Thailand's Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is on a three-day study visit to Singapore till August 4.
In its statement on Saturday (Aug 1), Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said Princess Sirindhorn is leading a delegation from the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy for the visit to learn about Singapore's history and development.
During her visit, Princess Sirindhorn, 71, will visit Singapore's Parliament House to observe parliamentary proceedings and be hosted to afternoon tea by Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng.
She will also be hosted by Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad to a visit to the Officer Cadet School at Safti Military Institute.
The acting minister is also senior minister of state for defence.
Princess Sirindhorn will also visit the Monetary Authority of Singapore's gallery and Fort Siloso at Sentosa.
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