Crown Prince in Thailand

12 June 2006- His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck arrived in Bangkok, Thailand yesterday afternoon at 2:30 pm local time for a two-day official visit to attend the 60th anniversary celebration of His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Accession to the Throne.

The Crown Prince with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhon

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhon of Thailand and senior government officials received His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.

His Royal Highness is accompanied by the foreign minister, Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk, the Thai Honorary Consul to Bhutan, Dasho Ugen Tshechup Dorji and senior foreign ministry officials.

Foreign monarchs and their representatives from 25 countries will attend a ceremony at the Ananta Throne Hall today where they will offer their best wishes to the Thai King.

In the evening His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej, will preside over the opening of the exhibition "The King and the Development of Thailand".

Tomorrow, His Majesty will host a banquet for the foreign monarchs and their representatives at the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall.

By Karma Choden in Bangkok
kchoden@kuensel.com.bt