The five-day visit is the first by a sitting Thai monarch since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bangkok and Beijing in 1975.
Thailand’s King Vajiralongkorn arrived yesterday in China on his first official visit to the country, marking the 50th anniversary of ties between the two countries. On their arrival in Beijing, Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida were greeted by Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other Chinese officials, alongside a guard of honor.
In a statement announcing the five-day visit, the Thai government described it as a reflection of “the deep-rooted friendship and mutual understanding shared between Thailand and China at all levels.” In Beiji
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