King & Queen Visit Laos for 75 Years of Diplomatic Ties

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Thai King and Queen embark on official visit to Laos to commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations.

•The King and Queen of Thailand are on an official visit to Laos.
•The visit celebrates the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Laos.
•The royal couple was welcomed by Lao officials including President Thongloun Sisoulith.
•This marks the first official visit by a Thai monarch to Laos in 32 years.

•On March 16, 2026, the King and Queen of Thailand arrived in Vientiane, Laos.
•The King and Queen of Thailand commenced an official visit to the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
•The visit is in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Laos.
•The King and Queen of Thailand were officially welcomed at Wattay International Airport by Lao officials.
•The visit is the first official tour by a Thai monarch to Laos in 32 years, following a visit by King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit in April 1994.
•The King and Queen of Thailand will proceed to the Presidential Palace for an official reception and meeting with the Lao President and his wife.
•Thailand has previously supported the development of Wattay International Airport, providing financial assistance in 2004 and 2024.
•The official visit to Laos by the King and Queen of Thailand is scheduled from March 16 to 18, 2026.

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King and Queen(ในหลวง-พระราชินี)

The King and Queen of Thailand on an official visit to Laos.

Thongloun Sisoulith(นายทองลุน สีสุลิด)ℹ️

President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic who invited the Thai King and Queen.

Saleumxay Kommasith(นายสะเลิมไซ กมมะสิด)

Deputy Prime Minister of Laos who greeted the Thai royal delegation.

Khemmani Phonsena(นางเข็มมะนี พนเสนา)

Wife of the Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, present at the airport reception.

King Bhumibol Adulyadej(พระบาทสมเด็จพระบรมชนกาธิเบศรมหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดชมหาราช บรมนาถบพิตร)ℹ️

Previous King of Thailand whose official visit to Laos 32 years prior is referenced.

Queen Sirikit(สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ พระบรมราชชนนีพันปีหลวง)ℹ️

Previous Queen of Thailand, who accompanied King Bhumibol Adulyadej on a past official visit to Laos.

Laos(ประเทศลาว)ℹ️

The destination country for the official visit by the King and Queen of Thailand.

Lao People's Democratic Republic(สาธารณรัฐประชาธิปไตยประชาชนลาว)ℹ️

The official name of Laos, the host country for the royal visit.

Wattay International Airport(ท่าอากาศยานนานาชาติวัดไต)ℹ️

The airport in Vientiane where the King and Queen of Thailand were welcomed.

Vientiane(นครหลวงเวียงจันทร์)ℹ️

The capital city of Laos where the royal visit is taking place.

March 16, 2026(16 มีนาคม 2026)

The date of arrival for the King and Queen of Thailand in Laos.

1999

The year Wattay International Airport was officially opened.

2004

The year Thailand provided financial assistance for aviation infrastructure development at Wattay International Airport.

2024

The year Thailand provided financial support for improvements and honorific building equipment at Wattay International Airport.

March 16-18, 2026(16-18 มีนาคม 2026)

The duration of the official visit by the King and Queen of Thailand to Laos.