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His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen granted a royal audience to Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Dusit Palace, on November 14, 2026, during his official visit to Thailand as a state guest. The audience took place at 5:22 PM. Interpreters included Zeng Yan, Deputy Director-General of the Asian Affairs Department at China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Pattrawi Tri-krunasawas, a senior diplomat at Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Thailand and the People's Republic of China have maintained long-standing relations and established formal diplomatic ties on July 1, 1975. Their Majesties the King and Queen conducted a state visit to China from November 13–17, 2025, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations. Royal visits and high-level exchanges between the two nations have strengthened bilateral friendship and deepened mutual understanding between their peoples. During that state visit, Their Majesties also granted a royal audience to Premier Li Qiang.

This official visit by the Chinese Premier marks the first since 2005, providing an opportunity for both countries to discuss cooperation across various sectors, particularly trade, investment, the EV industry, and tourism, to build confidence and advance a comprehensive strategic partnership.

Subsequently, Their Majesties the King and Queen granted a royal audience to Mrs. Millicent Cruz-Paredes, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Thailand, who presented her letters of credence on April 20, 2021, and was now taking leave of her post. Her husband, Mr. Jason Robert M. Paredes, also attended the audience.

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