Warm greetings to everyone. Pursuant to the Royal Command appointing me as Ambassador of Thailand to Singapore, succeeding Ambassador Ureerat Chareontoh, and having traveled to assume my duties in Singapore on 18 June.

I am deeply honored to assume this important duty in Singapore, succeeding Ambassador Ureerat Chareontoh. I take up this role with the utmost respect for the responsibilities it carries and for the relationship it is my privilege to serve.

Thailand and Singapore have always been a close partnership, a relationship that has grown steadily into one of Thailand's most active bilateral partnerships, spanning trade, investment, defense cooperation, labor mobility, and deep institutional ties across both governments. Singapore is consistently among Thailand's top trading partners, and the Thai community here is one of the largest in Southeast Asia.

Singapore shares historic and enduring ties with Thailand, and last year we carries particular significance as both countries commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations through joint activities spanning the governmental, private sector, and people-to-people levels. This anniversary is not only a reflection of how far the relationship has come, but a celebration of a solid foundation from which to move forward with ambition.

There is significant potential to deepen cooperation across several concrete dimensions, including agriculture, green economy investment, digital infrastructure, and human resource development, where the complementary strengths of both countries create genuine opportunity. My commitment is to support the exchange of knowledge, technology, and education between leading institutions in both countries, strengthening Team Thailand's capabilities in line with the demands of a rapidly evolving labor market. Promoting Thailand's soft power and quality tourism is equally central to this agenda, building upon the growing appreciation of Thai identity, culture, and creative industries, while encouraging new forms of cultural engagement that bring our two societies closer together.

It is a privilege to serve Thailand here, and I look forward to the work ahead.

 

H.E. Mrs. Waraphannee Damrongmanee

Ambassador of Thailand to the Republic of Singapore

19 June 2026