Their Majesties attend gala dinner for Queen Mother’s 90th birthday
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on Monday (May 30) presided over the opening ceremony of the Siam Phastra Phusa Sangasilp Gala Dinner to celebrate the upcoming 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on August 12.
The event was held at the Grand Ballroom of Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Hotel in Pathumwan district.
Their Majesties were welcomed by Khunying Natthika Wattanavekin Angubolkul, president of the Federation of Business and Professional Women's Associations of Thailand (FBPW Thailand) under the royal patronage of HM Queen Sirikit, organiser of the event.
After the opening ceremony, Their Majesties visited an exhibition on Thai traditional textiles, divided into three zones. The first zone depicts the royal works of HM Queen Sirikit regarding the preservation and promotion of Thai textiles. The second displays the history and achievements of FBPW Thailand, which has member organisations in 22 provinces. The final zone shows 90 examples of Thai textiles along with their history, inspiration, and details on local communities that make them.
Before returning to Amporn Sathan Throne Hall, Their Majesties granted commemorative brooches to event sponsors and people who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in preserving and promoting Thai traditional textiles at the national and international levels.