Debated in Parliament on 4 Aug 2026.
Order. On behalf of hon Members, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of the Kingdom of Thailand and her entourage who are present in our Chamber. Her Royal Highness is visiting Singapore with a delegation of officers and cadets from the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy who are present here today.
Her Royal Highness is a cherished and long-standing friend of Singapore who has played a pivotal role in deepening our bilateral ties, particularly in education, healthcare, and science and technology.
Her steadfast support for the Global Young Scientists Summit has fostered enduring links between the young scientists of our two countries, through promoting collaboration, mutual understanding and lasting friendships.
Her Royal Highness also championed the establishment of the Chaipattana Foundation-Republic of Singapore Short-term Cultural and Educational Exchange Programme, which enables Thai students and teachers to participate in meaningful exchanges with their counterparts at NorthLight School in Singapore.
These initiatives have helped to strengthen the ties between the next generations of our countries.
Her Royal Highness has devoted her life to improving the well-being of the people of Thailand through her guidance of several charitable and public service organisations, including the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Foundation, the Chaipattana Foundation and the Thai Red Cross Society. Her Royal Highness' commitment and dedication to education, sustainable development, public health and humanitarian causes have benefited countless lives both within Thailand and beyond.
In recognition of her remarkable contributions to Thai society and her enduring impact internationally, the National University of Singapore conferred upon Her Royal Highness an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters in 2025.
We are honoured to have Her Royal Highness with us today. Hon Members, please join me in welcoming Her Royal Highness to our Parliament. [Applause.]
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