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The International Journal of the Royal Society of Thailand

Volume XVI-2024 (Special Issue)

July 2, 1999
Engaging in a conversation with Mr. Ong Teng Chong, President of the Republic of Singapore,

at the Presidential Office during His Majesty’s official visit to the Republic of Singapore.

Royal duties in foreign affairs in Thailand
The royal duties in foreign affairs that His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra

Vajiraklaochaoyuhua undertook while holding the title of the Crown Prince of Siam were
carried out with great strength throughout the reign. He supported the royal duties and was

a key figure in the efforts of King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the
Queen Mother in conducting foreign affairs. King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua

while being the Crown Prince was resolute and consistent in carrying out these duties, taking on
the responsibility of welcoming foreign kings, heads of state, and dignitaries who visited to pay

their respects and extend well wishes in a manner befitting the royal dignity. This continued
seamlessly after His Majesty ascended to the throne. The King also granted audiences to foreign

ambassadors assigned to Thailand from various countries with which Thailand maintained friendly
relations. He placed great importance on both welcoming and bidding farewell to ambassadors

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