BANGKOK – Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on November 6, 2025, that His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana will make a historic State Visit to the People’s Republic of China from November 13-17, 2025.
The visit comes at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping and marks the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Thailand-China Diplomatic Relations. According to the ministry’s press release, this will be the first visit by a Thai monarch to the People’s Republic of China.
During the five-day State Visit, Their Majesties will participate in a series of official engagements beginning with an Official Welcome Ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, where they will meet with President Xi Jinping and his spouse.
The royal couple will also be received in audience by Premier Li Qiang of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. A State Banquet will be hosted in their honor at the Great Hall of the People.
The itinerary includes visits to significant cultural and religious sites, with Their Majesties scheduled to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha at Lingguang Temple in Beijing.
The King and Queen will also tour institutions showcasing China’s national development in science, technology, innovation, and education, including the Beijing Aerospace City, the Center for Educational Technology and Resource Development, and the Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics in Beijing.
Before departing for Thailand, Their Majesties will visit a special exhibition at the Palace Museum in Beijing titled “Golden Friendship, Shared Brilliance: A Special Exhibition Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Thai-Chinese Diplomatic Relations.”
The 50th anniversary of Thailand-China diplomatic relations in 2025 has been designated as the “Golden Year of Friendship” between the two nations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that this historic State Visit reflects the deep-rooted friendship and mutual understanding shared between the two countries at all levels.
“The State Visit will further strengthen Thailand-China bilateral relations for years to come, bringing lasting benefits to the peoples of both countries,” the ministry said in its statement.
The announcement emphasizes the significance of the visit in reinforcing the existing friendship and cordial relations between Thailand and China as both nations celebrate half a century of diplomatic ties.
His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen, previously received President Xi Jinping and his spouse in audience at the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall in Bangkok on November 18, 2022, when Thailand hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
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