Bangkok, Thailand, March 2, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / On February 20, 2026, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya visited the Royal Exhibition of Traditional Thai Textile Art and Crafts from Southern Communities at Suratthani Rajabhat University in Surat Thani Province. The exhibition is part of the "Fun with Thai Fabrics" project, which aims to develop and strengthen Thailand's textile tradition in an environmentally friendly way and is aligned with the Royal Initiative for Sustainable Fashion.

On this occasion, His Excellency Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, together with his wife, led 98 participants of the study visit to Surat Thani Province, including 65 heads of diplomatic missions from 45 countries together with their spouses, as well as senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and their spouses, to a royal audience with Her Royal Highness together with His Excellency Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior.

Her Royal Highness hosted a luncheon in honor of the Diplomatic Corps, led the delegation to the exhibition of Thai textiles and handicrafts from southern Thailand, and gave the diplomatic representatives the opportunity to learn more about Her Royal Highness's work in continuing the legacy of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, who is committed to preserving traditional craftsmanship and Thai textiles as invaluable local knowledge and cultural heritage passed down through generations.

Her Royal Highness has also been actively involved in promoting weaving communities in all regions to ensure sustainable livelihoods. She has drawn on her expertise and experience from engagements both at home and abroad to further develop Thai textiles, preserve their distinctive local identity, and simultaneously enhance their modern appeal and international relevance to meet the demands of the global market.

This activity not only provided the Diplomatic Corps with a valuable opportunity to witness firsthand Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya's royal initiatives to preserve, protect and develop Thai handicrafts, which reflect the creative power of local communities and sustainable development under the guiding principle of "Sustainable Fashion", but also created meaningful opportunities for local communities to connect with and learn from the experiences and perspectives of international visitors through the presence of the Diplomatic Corps.