Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s work to promote Sino-Thai relations has earned her much recognition on the mainland. Photo: AFP Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s work to promote Sino-Thai relations has earned her much recognition on the mainland. Photo: AFP
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s work to promote Sino-Thai relations has earned her much recognition on the mainland. Photo: AFP
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Thailand’s long-time Sinophile Princess Sirindhorn to receive China’s Friendship Medal

  • The princess’ relationship with China goes back almost four decades, and experts say it has helped bolster ties between the countries
  • Next month, she will be one of six recipients of the medal bestowed as the People’s Republic celebrates its 70th anniversary

Topic |   Thailand
Jitsiree Thongnoi
Jitsiree Thongnoi

Updated: 10:31pm, 22 Sep, 2019

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Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s work to promote Sino-Thai relations has earned her much recognition on the mainland. Photo: AFP Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s work to promote Sino-Thai relations has earned her much recognition on the mainland. Photo: AFP
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s work to promote Sino-Thai relations has earned her much recognition on the mainland. Photo: AFP
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