Bhutan Observer

2007, June 27: Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol of Thailand left the kingdom today. Her Royal highness accompanied by Royal Consort and a 43 member entourage was in the Kingdom on a nine day goodwill visit. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn was seen off by Her Royal Highness the princess Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuk and senior government officials.

While in the kingdom Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol received an audience with His Majesty the King.

The Chulabhorn research Institute in Thailand also conducted a seminar on Environmental Toxicology for Safe and Sustainable Development. Her Royal Highness also delivered a series of lectures on toxicology, chemical carcinogenesis and pesticides.

During the last nine days, Her Royal Highness also visited places of historical and cultural interest in the kingdom.

Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn is the youngest child of Their Majesties King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit.

Born in 1957 in Bangkok Her Royal Highness has a PhD in organic chemistry from Mahidol University in Bangkok. Her Royal Highness is currently the President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute and Professor of the Faculty of Medicine at the Siriraj Hospital in Thailand.

This is Her Royal Highness’s first visit to Bhutan.

According to foreign ministry officials, the visit will further enhance the close ties of friendship and cooperation between the two Kingdoms. Formal diplomatic relation between Bhutan and Thailand was established in 1989.

2007, June 19. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol of Thailand has arrived in the Kingdom on a nine day goodwill visit yesterday. Her Royal Highness is accompanied by Royal Consort and a 43 member entourage.

Upon arrival at the Paro International Airport, Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol was received by Her Royal Highness the Princess Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck, the Health Minister Lyonpo Dr. Jigme Singye and the Foreign Secretary Yeshay Dorji.

On arrival at the Mothithang palace Her Royal Highness was received by Their Royal Highnesses the Princesses Ashi Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck and Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck. The Gyalpoi Zimpon Penjore was also present to receive Her Royal Highness.

Her Royal Highness will receive an audience with His Majesty the King on Tuesday.

This is Her Royal Highness’s first visit to Bhutan.

Her Royal Highness will also attend an executive seminar on Environmental Toxicology for Safe and Sustainable Development, Pollution Control and Management at the Royal Institute of Management in Semtokha.

Her Royal Highness will also deliver a series of lectures on toxicology, chemical carcinogenesis and pesticides.

While in the Kingdom, Her Royal Highness will also visit places of historical and cultural interest.

Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn is the youngest child of Their Majesties King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit. Born in 1957 in Bangkok Her Royal Highness has a PhD in organic chemistry from Mahidol University in Bangkok.

Her Royal Highness is currently the President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute and Professor of the Faculty of Medicine at the Siriraj Hospital in Thailand.

According to foreign ministry officials, the visit will further enhance the close ties of friendship and cooperation between the two Kingdoms.

Formal diplomatic relation between Bhutan and Thailand was established in 1989.