His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on 13 June 2025 at 18.26 hr graciously granted royal permission to Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa to lead Thai Ambassadors and Consuls-General to an audience with Their Majesties the King and Queen at Dusidalai Hall, Chitralada Villa. 

The Ambassadors and Consuls-General gathered in Bangkok for the 2025 Meeting of Thai Ambassadors and Consuls-General, held between 8 and 14 June 2025. The Minister of Foreign Affairs reported on the purpose of the meeting, which coincided with the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Under the theme “Proactive and People-Centered Diplomacy: From Policy to Practice,” the Thai Ambassadors and Consuls-General from 98 missions in 65 countries gathered to discuss strategies and ways to lead “Team Thailand” abroad to effectively advance the Thai foreign policy amidst a changing world order, in line with the Thai government’s direction.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, His Majesty the King conferred royal guidance to the Thai Ambassadors and Consuls-General. The essence is as follows:

1. In translating policy into practice, a number of considerations must be taken into account. The foremost foundation lies in an understanding of one’s duties as representative of His Majesty the King, the country, and the Thai people, in order to foster friendly relations with other countries while protecting national interests.

2. The dynamics and situation in both Thailand and the world are rapidly changing. The Ambassadors and Consuls-General must carry out their duties promptly and cautiously, by understanding and taking into account Thailand’s and other countries' positions and situations. This will enable the Ambassadors and Consuls-General to appropriately and correctly perform their duties in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and national interests, and ultimately contributing toward the well-being of the Thai people.

On this occasion, His Majesty the King bestowed well wishes to the Thai Ambassadors and Consuls-General for happiness, progress, and successes in their endeavors.