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Princess Sirindhorn Boosts Thai Para-Athletes Before Asian Para Games

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn met with Thailand’s tourism and sports minister, sports officials, and the national para‑athlete team ahead of the 5th Asian Para Games in Japan. She delivered a royal address to inspire the athletes and staff, describing the occasion as the highest honor and expressing her deepest gratitude. The meeting took place on October 8, 2026 at the Dusidalai Pavilion in the Chitralada Garden.

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On Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided at the Dusidalai Pavilion in the Chitralada Garden, granting an audience to Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phetcharoenwongkul, Sports Authority of Thailand Governor Pratthaporn Sanamittra, the president of the Paralympic Committee of Thailand, the president of the Thai Disabled Sports Association, association executives, athletes, coaches, assistants, and staff preparing for the 5th Asian Para Games scheduled for October 18–24, 2026 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. She gave a royal address to the officials and athletes to inspire and encourage them, calling it the highest honor and expressing her deepest gratitude.

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