On 30 December 2024, H.E. Mrs. Ureerat Chareontoh, Ambassador of Thailand to Singapore welcomed Mdm Penny Chong, the 2023 Princess Maha Chakri Award (PMCA) recipient at the Royal Thai Embassy. Mdm Chong was accompanied by her colleagues at the Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School and a representative from the Ministry of Education of Singapore.
On this occasion, both sides discussed approaches to education systems for students with special needs, including visually impaired learners. Madam Penny Chong shared her experiences and impactful projects with her visually impaired students at Ahmed Ibrahim School, showcasing the transformative power of inclusive education. Both sides also explored opportunities for future collaboration and discussed how the Embassy could engage to support the school and its initiatives, especially as 2025 will mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Singapore.