Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) On February 20, 2026, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivadhanawali Nariratana Rajakanya visited Surat Thani Rajabhat University in Surat Thani Province to view the “Royal Exhibition and Local Wisdom Showcase of Thai Textiles and Southern Community Handicrafts.” This exhibition is a core activity of the “Fun Thai Fabrics” project, closely aligned with the Royal “Sustainable Fashion” initiative, promoting the preservation and upgrading of Thai textile techniques through environmental protection concepts.
The event received high-level attention. His Excellency Foreign Minister Sihasak Puangkchou, accompanied by his wife, led a 98-member delegation, including heads of diplomatic missions and their spouses from 45 countries, as well as Foreign Ministry officials and their families. His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Anutin Chanwirakul accompanied Her Royal Highness throughout the audience.
During the event, Her Highness the Princess warmly hosted a banquet for the diplomatic corps, followed by a tour of the exhibition. She detailed Her Highness's initiatives to carry on the legacy of Queen Sirikit—viewing traditional textile craftsmanship and Thai textiles as precious cultural heritage and local wisdom, and continuously promoting the development of textile communities across the country to ensure sustainable livelihoods. Leveraging her professional experience both domestically and internationally, Her Highness has focused on enhancing the modern design and international competitiveness of textiles while preserving their regional characteristics, helping Thai textiles meet global market demands.
This event was of profound significance: firstly, it allowed the diplomatic corps to witness firsthand Her Highness's royal commitment to protecting, preserving, and developing traditional Thai handicrafts, showcasing the creative vitality of local communities under the concept of "sustainable fashion"; secondly, through the interaction between international visitors and local communities, it provided valuable opportunities for communities to learn from international experience and broaden their horizons, further promoting the international dissemination of traditional Thai crafts.
