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 feel extremely pleased and proud to assume this important duty in a country that has enjoyed close relationships with Thailand in every dimension since the past, and possesses a strong Thai community. Assuming this position on this occasion is an honour and a great responsibility. In the past year of 2025, Thailand and Singapore jointly organized activities across the governmental level, public sector agencies, private sector, and people-to-people level to commemorate the 60^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations throughout the entire year. The most crucial mission for myself and Team Thailand at present is therefore not merely maintaining this close-knit friendship, but driving and elevating the strategic partnership amidst the new challenges of the world in a concrete manner. This will be pursued through proactive diplomacy in various dimensions with Singapore, whether in economic cooperation, security, human resource development, and innovation; supporting the exchange of knowledge, technology, and education between leading institutions of both countries to enhance the capabilities of the Thai workforce to align with the digital era labor market; and striving to push forward Thailand's soft power and quality tourism, as well as promoting new forms of cultural activities that can further reach every group of people in Singapore.

          For every sector of the Thai community in Singapore—whether you are entrepreneurs, professionals, skilled workers, students, or Thai families residing here—I wish to emphasize that you are the most vital driving force and true cultural ambassadors in linking the people-to-people relationships between the two countries. I have the strong intention and am pleased to work together with all of you in various activities that are about to happen throughout this year and onward together.

          The Royal Thai Embassy, situated on this historic ground which His Majesty King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) purchased, will always continue to serve as a warm home and a sanctuary for all Thai brothers and sisters. We are committed to developing consular services and the protection of Thai people through swift, accessible, and efficient digital systems, as well as supporting the activities of the Thai community to our full capacity.

          Should there be anything that the Royal Thai Embassy can support and assist with, I, along with the civil servants and all staff members, stand ready and pleased to fully cooperate with all of you always. I sincerely hope to have the opportunity to meet every Thai brother and sister at the various activities of the Royal Thai Embassy that will take place in the near future, particularly the annual Thai Festival 2026, where the Royal Thai Embassy is ready to open our home to welcome everyone from 10 to 12 July.

                  H.E. Mrs. Woraphannee Damrongmanee

             Ambassador of Thailand to the Republic of Singapore June 2026